| thereal fairyland of Cappadocia is a place that many | | | | the boutique hotel has also been a caravanserai and a |
| tourists to Turkey want to visit. Traditionally the | | | | linseed oil factory before finding its current position. |
| meringue like castles would be visited by busloads of | | | | With its hilltop location the Argos offers guests |
| tourists from popular resorts such as Kalkan and | | | | extraordinary views out over the fairy chimneys, |
| Antalya. However, the destination is now home to | | | | with early risers able to catch a stunning glimpse of |
| some of the best luxury hotels in Turkey and guests | | | | the many hot air balloons that frequent the area at |
| are invited to experience their incredible facilities, | | | | dawn. Most of the suites benefit from their own |
| warm hospitality and gourmet restaurants. Here are | | | | private swimming pool within a cave, which provides |
| the best hotels in the area: | | | | guests with a refreshing start to the day. |
| Anatolian Houses | | | | Gamirasu |
| Now, one of the best luxury hotels in Turkey, the | | | | Gamirsu is another example of a luxury hotel in |
| Anatolian Houses were once no more than five basic | | | | Turkey that celebrated a previous live as a |
| dwellings offering little more than bed and board. A | | | | Benedictine monastery. With the building dating from |
| six year long restoration program has seen the hotel | | | | the 12th century, the Gamirasu enjoys a secluded |
| reach new heights and ‘opulent‘ is | | | | position in the quiet village of Ayvali and is a perfect |
| just one way to describe it. The Anatolian Houses | | | | retreat for honeymooners or couples looking for a |
| are nineteen stone-carved suites blending the ancient | | | | romantic break. |
| beauty of the modern surroundings into a first class | | | | The hotel backs out onto a 7km walking track, which |
| hotel offering impeccable service. | | | | leads through a rich and verdant valley, providing |
| One of the highlights of the hotel is the amazing | | | | stunning views out over Cappadocia. Although |
| swimming pool, which is crafted in such a way that it | | | | meandering through this trail is an excellent way to |
| manages to be both indoor and outdoor at the same | | | | spend a lazy afternoon, guests looking for something |
| time. The heated waters ensure that the | | | | a little different can arrange cycle tours or horse-rides |
| temperature is always perfect for bathing, whilst | | | | if they desire. However, you choose to explore the |
| those looking for a little more in terms of luxury and | | | | valley there’s simply nothing as rewarding as |
| pampering are invited to experience the spa with its | | | | coming back to the Gamirasu’s legendary |
| traditional hamman and Turkish steam rooms. | | | | restaurant. Sumptuous Anatolian cuisine is created |
| Argos | | | | with organic local produce and guests have the |
| In the UK, the name Argos is more synonymous with | | | | choice between taking their meal in the indoor |
| catalogue brands than exclusive hotels, but if | | | | restaurant or on an outdoor terrace with |
| you’re looking for a luxury hotel in Turkey | | | | breathtaking views out over the surrounding caves |
| then you can’t go wrong with Argos. The | | | | and gorge. |
| hotel has had several incarnations, once a monastery, | | | | |