Nicea Hotel

First of all the staff was super kind. They helped out with anything they could. The rooms had air conditioning and free water. The hotel was central and close to Ephesos Museum, St. John’s Basilica and Ayasuluk Castle. Ephesus and Pamucak beach was a close car drive. The breakfast did not have many options but it was a decent breakfast that you can find at any Turkish home.

I think the main problem is that the hotel is a bit old. Also they could have hanged the air conditioner above the beds and not in front of them. I personally do not like the cold air blowing on me.

The location cannot be beaten. It is located at the city center within walking distance from both the Izban and Bus station. The Ephesus Museum is right next door, and there are plenty of places to eat around. The staffs are amazing and they are really kind. The breakfast is very colourful and nice, not to mention tasty. We got upgraded to a bigger room because the room we booked turned out had a problem with the AC, so an additional point on the Customer Service there.

Not the hotel's fault though. We face the main street and it is a little bit loud at night. Also, I noticed that after midnight there is a vehicle going around and spraying what I think is pesticide or insecticide on the nearby trees, which can smell a bit chemically. I think it is not regular though, and it did not affect our stay at all.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Nicea Hotel, and I must say that General Manager İsmail went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was exceptional. His attentiveness and helpfulness were remarkable, especially in accommodating my 72-year-old mother. She was thoroughly impressed with the extraordinary standards maintained at the hotel. Additionally, İsmail assisted us in booking a fantastic one-day tour to Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis, allowing us to explore these historical sites effortlessly. He also arranged airport transportation, which made our departure stress-free. The rooms at Nicea Hotel were beautifully lit, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The balconies offered breathtaking views of the town, adding to the overall charm of the hotel. Furthermore, being located just across from the local otogar (bus station) was incredibly convenient for our travels. One of the highlights of our stay was the breakfast. It was served for extended hours in the morning and provided a wide array of choices. The breakfast offerings were not only abundant but also thoughtfully balanced and nutritious, catering to various dietary preferences.

The location is prime situated on a nice square adjacent to the main road. The breakfast was varied and featured multiple common turkisch eadables. It was simple but tasty. The staff was very friendly and prone to help solve any issues. The venue had multiple open common spaces among others a nice backyard.

There was nothing I particularly didn't like, the style of the venue was simple and functional well within the expectable for the prive range. I had some issues getting the wi-fi to work and the connection was unstable for the whole stay. Another minor thing is that faucets aren't standardized. Nothing major to say here really.

Room is incredibly spacious, the bed is large and comfortable, and all of the things in the room work fine. There is a good-sized balcony overlooking the park outside of the hotel. It is not too noisy in the evenings. Location is excellent. Bus station is directly across the road (2 minute walk) as is a supermarket. The site of Ephesus is a 25-30 minute walk along a straight road next to the hotel, so is very easy to get to if you don't want to take a bus/taxi (and the Temple of Artemis is on the way).

No issues.

Excellent central location. Relatively quiet, especially as we were away from the street, looking out to their courtyard. Very helpful, friendly staff and Umut's English was good so he could help us with tours taxis etc and answer our many questions. We could help ourselves to tea and coffee in the foyer any time

Breakfast on the first day when the food was sitting on a plate ready for us. However, subsequent days we were able to help ourselves to a whole array of things

Staff were very helpful at check-in. Very good at English, overcoming my very bad Turkish. The room was clean and efficient, what I would expect for the price. Overall, I enjoyed my stay and the nice breakfast that was offered. Would definitely stay there again.

One small drawback: I slept on the street side of the hotel, and the call to prayer from the mosque across the street woke me quite early. One of the speakers on the minaret is pointed directly at the hotel. Still, this is Turkey. I went back to sleep.

- The central location is excellent, you are close to all the touristic sites (you only need to cross the road to catch the shuttle bus that goes to Ephesus), shops and restaurants are only a few minutes walk away too. - The room was confortable had aircon/heater - Staff was always helpful and friendly - Late check-in was very useful for me - The value for money is excellent - They can organise tours for you

- There were some breadcrumbs in one of the beds

We arrived for a two night stay but stayed over a week. The day after we arrived my husband tested positive for covid, as we were in a basic double room we moved next door to a larger room for our stay. This was a large sunny room and was ideal for our needs. The hotel is in the centre of town straight across from the bus station, there is a good pizza restaurant next door and plenty of restaurants within five to ten minutes walk. A supermarket is also near my. The staff did everything the could to make our extended stay easier.

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Location was great, really nice area and close walking distance to the bus station. The staff were super friendly and helpful and would always try to help us figure out what to do during our stay. The breakfast was also lovely.

People kept on trying to open our door and come into our room, luckily our door was locked but this happened multiple times during our stay so it made us feel a little weird. Not the hotel’s fault but keep your doors locked.