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The Marmara Bodrum Frommer's Exceptional

Address
Yokusbasi Mevkii, PK 199
Location On the hilltop above the highway, North & West of Town
Transportation By car from Izmir, Ephesus, Marmaris, and Bodrum airport, entering Bodrum on Kibris Sehitleri Hwy., watch for signs for the hotel entrance on the right
Phone 0252/313-8130
Fax 0252/313-8131
Web site www.themarmarahotels.com
Room Information 95 units (all with tub)
Prices 150€-250€ ($218-$363/£107-£179) double; 420€-650€ ($609-$943/£300-£464) suite
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, satellite TV, minibar, hair dryer, safe
Parking Free parking on-site

Frommer's Review

The Marmara Bodrum is truly a feast for the eyes. Skylit hallways, white-on-white themes (including the staff's casual "uniforms"), and an eclectic mix of really cool stuff make this place seem more like an art gallery than a hotel, with a generous dose of warmth and congeniality to remind you that you're in Turkey and not on Madison Avenue. The rooms are simultaneously deluxe and sleek, with aged bamboo closet doors, made-to-order black-on-wood consoles, wrought-iron and wicker chairs, and the finest whiter-than-white bed linens. Every room has a balcony, but the real draw is the bathroom, a glass, marble, and chrome gallery featuring a picture window between the tub and outer room.

As if a panorama of Bodrum weren't enough, the landscaping takes advantage of the rocky hilltop, incorporating the stones into the design of the outdoor space. The poolside bar tables are crafted with Iznik tiles, and the poolside lounges, chairs, and barstools are -- guess what -- white. Don't overlook the top-of-the-line spa facility, where a massage or an hour-long session relaxing in the flotation tank will leave you limp.

Facilities: Restaurant; bar; 2 outdoor swimming pools (1 Olympic-size); grass tennis courts; squash courts; health club; spa; Turkish bath; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; car-rental desk; salon; 24-hr. room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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