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17 years 9 months ago
This hotel is awful!
Travel operator: Goldtrain
17 years 10 months ago
I have to say that before I left for my holiday I was worried after finding this site and reading all the reviews on this hotel, I even rang up the tour operator and spoke to the rep directly afer hearing bad reports about legionnaires disease and all sorts of junk.
The hotel was lovely, it was very basic, but it was spotlessly clean, the staff were very friendly and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble.
The air condiioning was payably locally but I dont really mind paying
The hotel was lovely, it was very basic, but it was spotlessly clean, the staff were very friendly and very attentive, nothing was too much trouble.
The air condiioning was payably locally but I dont really mind paying
Travel operator: Park Travel
Recommended
17 years 10 months ago
We were a little bit scared going to this hotel after reading all the bad reviews, how wrong we were.
The hotel is getting old a lick of paint needed.
The rooms were clean, new bathrooms maids cleaned everyday.
The staff were great, Hassan at the bar pool was great nothing to much trouble and John at night at the pool bar was great.
The hotel is at the centre of the town you cannot go wrong.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
The hotel is getting old a lick of paint needed.
The rooms were clean, new bathrooms maids cleaned everyday.
The staff were great, Hassan at the bar pool was great nothing to much trouble and John at night at the pool bar was great.
The hotel is at the centre of the town you cannot go wrong.
I would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Travel operator: GOLDTRAIL
Recommended
17 years 10 months ago
From arrival to departure we were looked after by Ali Baba and the fourty theives . A lot of the staff were very keen to make some money from you , from arranging trips and excursions to changing money .
We were told to pay bar bills, for food and drink which we had not consumed . We were advised not to go on trips with our tour operator . We later found out that the trips on offer from the hotel were uninsured. The staff were threatening towards us when we questioned some bar bills .
The manager of this hotel did not seem to be in control of his staff.
Be vary wary if you stay at this hotel.
We were told to pay bar bills, for food and drink which we had not consumed . We were advised not to go on trips with our tour operator . We later found out that the trips on offer from the hotel were uninsured. The staff were threatening towards us when we questioned some bar bills .
The manager of this hotel did not seem to be in control of his staff.
Be vary wary if you stay at this hotel.
Travel operator: goldtrail
17 years 11 months ago
After reading previous reports we were a bit dubious of the hotel. However on arrival we were pleasantly surprised.
The hotel is very clean, the towels were changed every day and twice in the week we stayed the carpets were cleaned in the room.
The food was fine although it became quite repetitive and could have been warmer. On a few occasions we ate out and were not disappointed.
The hotel is in a great location central to everything going on.
Our room looked onto a bar which is open till 4 and we never heard a thing. We did not have to pay for the air con and we paid for the deposits on the wristbands in lira.
On looking around the resort our pool was of a decent size and we had no problems getting a sun lounger. If you still do not think it is big enough then you can use the sister hotel next door which has a larger pool. Mind you the pool was Baltic when first entering and took a while to get used to.
The staff were very pleasant and always had a "hello"or"how are you".
The entertainment was in the sister hotel but as our trip collided with the world cup we did not partake in going over to see what it was like.
All in all we enjoyed our stay at the Idas and would use it again but on a self catering basis. Nearly forgot if you fancy a Turkish bath there is one downstairs in the hotel. It costs
The hotel is very clean, the towels were changed every day and twice in the week we stayed the carpets were cleaned in the room.
The food was fine although it became quite repetitive and could have been warmer. On a few occasions we ate out and were not disappointed.
The hotel is in a great location central to everything going on.
Our room looked onto a bar which is open till 4 and we never heard a thing. We did not have to pay for the air con and we paid for the deposits on the wristbands in lira.
On looking around the resort our pool was of a decent size and we had no problems getting a sun lounger. If you still do not think it is big enough then you can use the sister hotel next door which has a larger pool. Mind you the pool was Baltic when first entering and took a while to get used to.
The staff were very pleasant and always had a "hello"or"how are you".
The entertainment was in the sister hotel but as our trip collided with the world cup we did not partake in going over to see what it was like.
All in all we enjoyed our stay at the Idas and would use it again but on a self catering basis. Nearly forgot if you fancy a Turkish bath there is one downstairs in the hotel. It costs
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
17 years 11 months ago
I went to Turkey last year in June 2006 and it was my first time of going and I thought it was great.
I would like to say all the staff at the grand saral are so helpful. Hassan and Jone were great they made me laugh and they would do anything for us.
We are going back there in June and I am so looking forward to it.
I love it in Turkey especially the Grand Saral see you all soon.
i would advice every body do go there you will have the best holiday ever
I would like to say all the staff at the grand saral are so helpful. Hassan and Jone were great they made me laugh and they would do anything for us.
We are going back there in June and I am so looking forward to it.
I love it in Turkey especially the Grand Saral see you all soon.
i would advice every body do go there you will have the best holiday ever
Travel operator: travelland
Recommended
18 years ago
Good, Clean Hotel, found it ideal for a nice walk to beach and the staff were excellent. The Manager moved us as we were above the disco area, and it was noisy, but any room in any hotel is noisy above disco, he had no problem, and moved us immediate.
The only complaint we had was that the food was too continental, and rubbish breakfast, if you like rice and pasta you ok at this hotel or salad.
I noted the comments below about children that isnt the hotels fault the parents are not controlling them, why should the hotel, whilst we there this week, there were one family only which were mad to say the least, and the hotel manager made them move 3 times to different rooms because of their neighbours, and eventually threw them out.
That I thought was good. Go, but not if you not continental eaters, just go on b and b. otherwise, but no problems this week, and pool lovely and clean and never ever ran out of booze whilst we there.
The only complaint we had was that the food was too continental, and rubbish breakfast, if you like rice and pasta you ok at this hotel or salad.
I noted the comments below about children that isnt the hotels fault the parents are not controlling them, why should the hotel, whilst we there this week, there were one family only which were mad to say the least, and the hotel manager made them move 3 times to different rooms because of their neighbours, and eventually threw them out.
That I thought was good. Go, but not if you not continental eaters, just go on b and b. otherwise, but no problems this week, and pool lovely and clean and never ever ran out of booze whilst we there.
Travel operator: goldtrail
Recommended
18 years ago
Absolutely no choice of hot food from the hot food trolley at any meal,especially breakfast, and although we were all inclusive we found the bar staff discourteous and very mean with the spirit measures.
Also no entertainment, except for a very repetetive loud banging noise from the c.d player all day/night.
Also no entertainment, except for a very repetetive loud banging noise from the c.d player all day/night.
Travel operator: goldtrail
18 years ago
Pleased to be able to report a definate upturn in this hotel stayed there for two weeks and apart from the usual little niggles (Turkish type breakfast everyday, not enough hot water and no chest of drawers for clothes storage).
It was generally pleasant and certainly kept clean by the hard working cleaners. Also all rooms have had the bathrooms refurbished and new fittings all round.
The staff where pleasant although none of them could claim to be fluent in English we got by ok,we left mobile phones digital cameras and even cash laying around in our room and it was never touched.
Have to say we went there filled with dread after reading some of the reports on here but where pleasantly surprised and in spite of the long transfer from Bodrum airport (not the hotels fault) would consider returning there, the location was very central in Icmeler and a good base to operate from we where informed that the hotel had changed ownership in the last year and this could account for its improvements.
It was generally pleasant and certainly kept clean by the hard working cleaners. Also all rooms have had the bathrooms refurbished and new fittings all round.
The staff where pleasant although none of them could claim to be fluent in English we got by ok,we left mobile phones digital cameras and even cash laying around in our room and it was never touched.
Have to say we went there filled with dread after reading some of the reports on here but where pleasantly surprised and in spite of the long transfer from Bodrum airport (not the hotels fault) would consider returning there, the location was very central in Icmeler and a good base to operate from we where informed that the hotel had changed ownership in the last year and this could account for its improvements.
Travel operator: Goldtrail
Recommended
18 years ago
We stayed at the Idas for 1 week end of May with our two boys (age 7 & 5). Hotel was clean with daily room service.
Food was good for buffet style. Don't expect full english. Breakfast typical Turkish style, boiled eggs, spicy sausage, baked beans, toast, cereals, breads etc. Lunch and dinner always had at least 1 hot meat (Roast lamb, beef, chicken turkey in sauces etc) with rice or chips alternating, and a well presented salad bar and soup. Look out at the pool bar for fresh made turkish pizzas (spicy mince on top..nice with squeeze of lemon juice), pitta breads etc. The deserts were always tasty. As a bonus you can eat at the sister Metropol hotel opposite that sometimes had outside BBQ and kebab on turkish night. Only criticism is not much selection at either hotel of basic food for children.
Entertainment was poor, and staged at the Metropol hotel but we did not expect any when we booked, so not dissapointed. Drink was plentiful.. Efes beer, wine, soft cordials and sodas. No fresh orange was only let down.
To clarify the wrist bands.. Pay the deposit of 22YTL per adult band on arrival, and you get 22YTL back on departure.. Simple. No charge for remote for TV or Aircon.
The pool was small, and the sunbeds did get claimed with towels early on. The metropol pool was larger, and better for children, so we used that one, and the free bar there :-)
For the money, I was satisfied with the hotel, and would stay again.
Food was good for buffet style. Don't expect full english. Breakfast typical Turkish style, boiled eggs, spicy sausage, baked beans, toast, cereals, breads etc. Lunch and dinner always had at least 1 hot meat (Roast lamb, beef, chicken turkey in sauces etc) with rice or chips alternating, and a well presented salad bar and soup. Look out at the pool bar for fresh made turkish pizzas (spicy mince on top..nice with squeeze of lemon juice), pitta breads etc. The deserts were always tasty. As a bonus you can eat at the sister Metropol hotel opposite that sometimes had outside BBQ and kebab on turkish night. Only criticism is not much selection at either hotel of basic food for children.
Entertainment was poor, and staged at the Metropol hotel but we did not expect any when we booked, so not dissapointed. Drink was plentiful.. Efes beer, wine, soft cordials and sodas. No fresh orange was only let down.
To clarify the wrist bands.. Pay the deposit of 22YTL per adult band on arrival, and you get 22YTL back on departure.. Simple. No charge for remote for TV or Aircon.
The pool was small, and the sunbeds did get claimed with towels early on. The metropol pool was larger, and better for children, so we used that one, and the free bar there :-)
For the money, I was satisfied with the hotel, and would stay again.
Travel operator: Goldtrail
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