The Best Lodging In Turkey: Focus On Izmir

Like every other country in the world, Turkey has its best kept secrets and one of these is Izmir where there are more than a few fine hotels that can rival any of the others in the country. Izmir Bay is an attraction found there that draws tourists from all over the world. As far as hotels in Izmir Turkey go, the Crowne Plaza is one of the finest that you'll find anywhere. Located on a seaside of Izmir Bay, this is an extraordinary place that offers all the best amenities including:

• A swimming pool
• A restaurant right in the hotel
• Air conditioning
• Horseback riding

The lobby is elegant with polished marble in this fabulous five star hotel and the lounge even offers live entertainment. All the rooms at the Crowne Plaza are tastefully wood paneled and each offers a spacious living area complete with furniture and a balcony so that you can enjoy a view of the bay.


In the middle of the city centre is where you'll find the Hotel Baylan. Recommended by several international travel agencies, this is the place that has 30 rooms surrounded by a spacious garden. As well the Hotel Baylan also offers a central location to all the amenities within walking distance. The city itself is modern and cosmopolitan having been built up from scratch after the Turkish-Greek War of 1922.


Of course if you're looking for most luxurious as far as hotels in Izmir Turkey go, then you'll want to stay at the Hilton Izmir that has everything from richly appointed meeting rooms to a beautiful indoor pool with a skylight overhead. This hotel is located about a mile from the historic ruins of the Agora and sports a commanding view of the bay. It is close to the museums and public baths as well as the famous Konak Clock Tower.


While you're there, you'll quickly come to understand that the hotels in Izmir Turkey are only part of the allure. Most are set close enough so that you can leave your hotel and be quickly near some of the history of the town of three million and most are only miles from beaches and many different historic ruins.


Remember that while the face of the country has changed to include the modern hotels in Izmir Turkey, there are many historical sites there as well.