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15 years 10 months ago
The Grand Saral has now become part of the Litera group of Hotels.You can now use all three hotels for the pool and all meals are taken across the road at the Icmeler delux ( formerley the park metroplole ) the other is the Idas which is now block B.
Now all that is out of the way..... well the hotel was very basic but in typical turkish it was clean. The pool is not ideal for young children as it has no shallow end and getting drinks is a pain as the bar is downstairs, but all in all its ok.. you will find the pool is alot quieter than the other two. Meals we all across the road in the deluxe, and were, in all honesty pretty good for turkish standards, a good choice of main courses and lots of salads and deserts.We have been to icmeler for years and all in all the choice was good here. Location is fantastic and lots of cheap places to eat if you want to eat out. We have only one major complaint about this hotel and one minor one.... The major one was the fact that they are watering down the spirits, just because you are all inclusive doesnt mean that they have to rip you off in this way, we have never come across this in turkey before and it gives the wrong impression. The minor complaint is that in all the years of going to Turkey i have never come across bar staff as rude as they are in the deluxe part of the complex... please do not let this give you the wrong impression as generally all turkish are pleasant and polite and can not do enough for you...I would stay here again if only for the soft drinks through the day as you need those in the heat and its cheaper than self catering.
Now all that is out of the way..... well the hotel was very basic but in typical turkish it was clean. The pool is not ideal for young children as it has no shallow end and getting drinks is a pain as the bar is downstairs, but all in all its ok.. you will find the pool is alot quieter than the other two. Meals we all across the road in the deluxe, and were, in all honesty pretty good for turkish standards, a good choice of main courses and lots of salads and deserts.We have been to icmeler for years and all in all the choice was good here. Location is fantastic and lots of cheap places to eat if you want to eat out. We have only one major complaint about this hotel and one minor one.... The major one was the fact that they are watering down the spirits, just because you are all inclusive doesnt mean that they have to rip you off in this way, we have never come across this in turkey before and it gives the wrong impression. The minor complaint is that in all the years of going to Turkey i have never come across bar staff as rude as they are in the deluxe part of the complex... please do not let this give you the wrong impression as generally all turkish are pleasant and polite and can not do enough for you...I would stay here again if only for the soft drinks through the day as you need those in the heat and its cheaper than self catering.
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15 years 10 months ago
First of all let me say that the Litera Relax is not formerley the Idas hotel it is what was the Grand Saral..... although now part of the old abacus complex which includes the old park metropole, the grand sara and the idas.
If booking make sure you specify which one you want as most of the guests thought they were going into what was the Idas and ended up in what was the saral.
The hotel was typicaly turkish, very basic but clean. you can use all three hotels for the pool but all meals were taken in the block A which is called the deluxe!!!!.
The pool is on the roof at the relax and although its the quietist of the three is a bit of a pain as you have to go downstairs three flights to the bar.The food by turkish all inclusive standards was pretty good, lots of choice for everyone, gets a bit boring after a while though, but there are plenty of good places to eat if you chose to go out and cheap too.
We have been going to Icmeler for years and all in all it was what we expected for what we paid, please dont go and expect 4 star you will be dissapointed.
The only complaints we had was that in the bars they watered down the spirits which is unnaceptable as far as i am concerned and we have never come across that in turkey before and for the first time in years we met two rude Turks... both bar staff at the deluxe bar.... never ever have i met a rude turk before and it came as a bit of a shock... But ignore them, everyone else makes up for it.
I would stay here again if only for the soft drinks through the day as the heat is a killer, just come back and we had several days at over 45 degrees....plus its cheaper than self catering... enjoy but dont expect miracles.
If booking make sure you specify which one you want as most of the guests thought they were going into what was the Idas and ended up in what was the saral.
The hotel was typicaly turkish, very basic but clean. you can use all three hotels for the pool but all meals were taken in the block A which is called the deluxe!!!!.
The pool is on the roof at the relax and although its the quietist of the three is a bit of a pain as you have to go downstairs three flights to the bar.The food by turkish all inclusive standards was pretty good, lots of choice for everyone, gets a bit boring after a while though, but there are plenty of good places to eat if you chose to go out and cheap too.
We have been going to Icmeler for years and all in all it was what we expected for what we paid, please dont go and expect 4 star you will be dissapointed.
The only complaints we had was that in the bars they watered down the spirits which is unnaceptable as far as i am concerned and we have never come across that in turkey before and for the first time in years we met two rude Turks... both bar staff at the deluxe bar.... never ever have i met a rude turk before and it came as a bit of a shock... But ignore them, everyone else makes up for it.
I would stay here again if only for the soft drinks through the day as the heat is a killer, just come back and we had several days at over 45 degrees....plus its cheaper than self catering... enjoy but dont expect miracles.
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16 years 6 months ago
arrived after 2 hours transfer from dalaman with a "comfort stop " by goldtrail on the way .. the outside of the buiding looked great and on entering the lobby i thought it reminded me of fawlty towers..
rooms are basic we had twin beds a fridge (old as the hills) a phone and the shower room .. it was clean and modern with a shaver plug .. we were on the entrance floor and at the back so didnt have the best of views but it was ok and didn't bother us
food is turkish so if you are expecting a full english you wil have to eat out but cheap to do so we were
rooms are basic we had twin beds a fridge (old as the hills) a phone and the shower room .. it was clean and modern with a shaver plug .. we were on the entrance floor and at the back so didnt have the best of views but it was ok and didn't bother us
food is turkish so if you are expecting a full english you wil have to eat out but cheap to do so we were
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
16 years 6 months ago
The hotel is basic!! Arrived at night, after the long transfer (you do get a comfort stop). Rushed to check in and then check out the restaurant! Shouldnt have bothered, food was cold, bland and hardly anything left! Ok it was end of service. Staff however, very friendly.
Rooms, well bright blue and yellow, clean and modernised bathroom (thankfully). Ill say no more on the rooms...left clothes in suitcase ut it that way!
Bar, basic, plastic beer/softdrink tumblers, wine glasses used for the wine tap..people were saying the wine was watered down, but it got me suitable tipsy!! (white wine).
You can use the sister hotels however for food, drink, pool etc which the Metropole is of much higher standard.
All in all, it was OK, Turkey not renound for their food, but the locals very lovely if only trying to get you to buy something! (just tell them youl be back later).
Would not go back to hotel but would go back to another one, Icmeler is lovely place had an enjoyable holiday! (Except the flight, another story for another day)
Rooms, well bright blue and yellow, clean and modernised bathroom (thankfully). Ill say no more on the rooms...left clothes in suitcase ut it that way!
Bar, basic, plastic beer/softdrink tumblers, wine glasses used for the wine tap..people were saying the wine was watered down, but it got me suitable tipsy!! (white wine).
You can use the sister hotels however for food, drink, pool etc which the Metropole is of much higher standard.
All in all, it was OK, Turkey not renound for their food, but the locals very lovely if only trying to get you to buy something! (just tell them youl be back later).
Would not go back to hotel but would go back to another one, Icmeler is lovely place had an enjoyable holiday! (Except the flight, another story for another day)
Travel operator: Goldtrail
16 years 7 months ago
After reading most of the reports on here it makes me question the attitude of some brits on what they expect for the money they pay for a holiday here.
First off this hotel has only just become AI and part of abacus managment this year. Although dated and in need or a re-fit of the room (not including the bathrooms) Its clean and tidy, fresh towels daily etc.
The food is ok and edible plus you can also eat over in the metropol hotel if you wanted more choice.
The staff were extremley helpful as always and working sometimes til the early hours but still the to help with a smile on their faces A big HI to our friends Murat,Hassan on reception and Gerkan and Elif in the bar.
We will see you all next year :)
One thing to add....Please do not move the pool downstairs as its great where it is just open the bar upstairs as it was last year or have 2 pools!!!
Yes this year there was a lot of double bookings that were Goldtrails fault not the hotels.
First off this hotel has only just become AI and part of abacus managment this year. Although dated and in need or a re-fit of the room (not including the bathrooms) Its clean and tidy, fresh towels daily etc.
The food is ok and edible plus you can also eat over in the metropol hotel if you wanted more choice.
The staff were extremley helpful as always and working sometimes til the early hours but still the to help with a smile on their faces A big HI to our friends Murat,Hassan on reception and Gerkan and Elif in the bar.
We will see you all next year :)
One thing to add....Please do not move the pool downstairs as its great where it is just open the bar upstairs as it was last year or have 2 pools!!!
Yes this year there was a lot of double bookings that were Goldtrails fault not the hotels.
Travel operator: Goldtrail
Recommended
16 years 7 months ago
I have only just come back from stayin at the grand saral and i had an excellent time, the location was fab we had a lovely view from our room we could see the sea and over looked on the restaurants, rooms were always cleaned and towels changed every day and the food was nice, wasnt a big variety but tasted good, the staff were very friendly and made us feel safe there! I look forward to going back next year!!
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
16 years 7 months ago
Well we visited this hotel last year before it went all inclusive and it was fab!! This year we also returned just before it turned all inclusive and yet again we were greeted with are favourite friends in the hotel HASAN AND MURAT these are lovely people and make you feel so welcomed and are always there to have a laugh with working long hours throughout the day and night.
The pool is in a good place on the roof however nit upset about the bar being shut down on the pool floor but the new layout on the ground floor outside is looking really nice.
Rooms are fab like always! And clean can't moan!
I would definatly stay at this hotel again
these people can't do enough for you especially Murat and Hasan!
Love you both! See you next year hopefully
Danielle xxxxx
The pool is in a good place on the roof however nit upset about the bar being shut down on the pool floor but the new layout on the ground floor outside is looking really nice.
Rooms are fab like always! And clean can't moan!
I would definatly stay at this hotel again
these people can't do enough for you especially Murat and Hasan!
Love you both! See you next year hopefully
Danielle xxxxx
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
16 years 7 months ago
when we first arrived at the grand saral it was dark so we couldnt really tell anything from the outside but the lobby seemed ok we were helped to our rooms by the staff who where very polite and freindly the whole holiday but when we got to our rooms we thought good god the decor seemed it was somthing from the sixties dark green fittings gold curtains and a burgundy carpet blue tiled bathroom, we said we couldnt stay there and was told to wait for the rep who informed us there was no way we could be moved but we could use the other hotels in the complex for our food and drinks so we stayed and made the most of it however we could not unpack properly as there was only 6 coat hangers in the wardrobe and no shelves and only 2 little drawers.
the pool wasnt very big not many sun lounges but we used the the metropol 1 instead which was big and had entertainment night and day.
i dont really want to complain too much because i feel with a refurb this hotel apart from the food could be nice as its is in a great location only 5 min walk to the beach, clean and the staff are superb.
the pool wasnt very big not many sun lounges but we used the the metropol 1 instead which was big and had entertainment night and day.
i dont really want to complain too much because i feel with a refurb this hotel apart from the food could be nice as its is in a great location only 5 min walk to the beach, clean and the staff are superb.
Travel operator: goldtrail
16 years 7 months ago
Having just arrived home today after staying at the Grand Saral (abacus saral) I felt I should post my own comments.
I loved my time there. We found it clean, friendly and the food was great.
Daily your choice for lunch is pretty much the same but evening meal is usually a choice of 3 dishes which change every day, also there is an extensive salad bar which is always fresh.
Room are pretty basic and decor is dated but when u think about it you aren't really gonna spend much time there apart from to sleep.
The staff were great and the all inclusive bar had a good choice.
I must be honest though we used the telephone in the room a couple of times until we got our bearings which was a big mistake it was extremely over priced (a phone card for public phone was about 14 ytl for 100 credits I was only using 5 credits per 10 min call to UK) and also to roof pool isn't great for kids it has a depth of 6foot and no shallow end (but can use metropol pool!!!!)
So if you're looking for a clean place to get your head down when you're not sun bathing I strongly recommend!!!
I loved my time there. We found it clean, friendly and the food was great.
Daily your choice for lunch is pretty much the same but evening meal is usually a choice of 3 dishes which change every day, also there is an extensive salad bar which is always fresh.
Room are pretty basic and decor is dated but when u think about it you aren't really gonna spend much time there apart from to sleep.
The staff were great and the all inclusive bar had a good choice.
I must be honest though we used the telephone in the room a couple of times until we got our bearings which was a big mistake it was extremely over priced (a phone card for public phone was about 14 ytl for 100 credits I was only using 5 credits per 10 min call to UK) and also to roof pool isn't great for kids it has a depth of 6foot and no shallow end (but can use metropol pool!!!!)
So if you're looking for a clean place to get your head down when you're not sun bathing I strongly recommend!!!
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
16 years 7 months ago
We would have liked the all inclusive drinks to last longer than 11pm but had a variety of drinks. The room was cleaned everyday and bathroom was above satisfactory. The food was great, had more option at other hotel but we never went as it had everything that we needed.
Hotel location was right in the middle of everything you would want, very lively bars, noise shut off at 12pm so you couldn
Hotel location was right in the middle of everything you would want, very lively bars, noise shut off at 12pm so you couldn
Travel operator: goldtrail
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