Izmir Marriott Hotel suits travellers who like the reassurance of a well-known international brand and a higher level of service on a city break. Facilities, room categories and rates vary, so check them when you book. Izmir supplies the rest: a long gulf-side promenade, a historic bazaar and some of the best food on the Aegean.
Hotels from large international brands tend to offer a predictable standard, which many travellers appreciate after a long flight or on a business trip. Expect a front desk that handles tours and transfers, a choice of room categories and a restaurant or two, though the specifics differ from hotel to hotel. Look at the room types, the breakfast options and any club or lounge access on offer, and decide what is worth paying for.
Because Izmir is large, it pays to know where the hotel sits relative to what you want to see. Check the distance to the Kordon, to Konak Square, to the Kemeralti bazaar and to the nearest metro or tram station. A taxi is cheap by Western standards, and the ferries across the gulf are an inexpensive and scenic way to move around. If you plan to reach the airport early in the morning, ask about the best route and allow extra time in traffic.
A good day in Izmir blends culture and food. Spend the morning at the Agora of Smyrna and the archaeology museum, walk through the bazaar for lunch at a long-established kebab house or a stand selling stuffed mussels, and then rest at the hotel in the afternoon. In the evening, head to Alsancak for dinner and a stroll beside the water. The city comes alive after sunset, and the Kordon is at its best when the light turns golden over the gulf.
Izmir is also a convenient gateway to Ephesus, the house of the Virgin Mary, the wine villages near Sirince, the Cesme peninsula and the ruins of Pergamon. A hotel with an experienced front desk can help you arrange a driver or join a small-group tour, and it is worth asking about this when you book. Many of these excursions start early, so check breakfast hours if you want to eat before you leave.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons. Summer is hot, so air conditioning and a pool, if available, make a difference, and winter is mild with periods of rain. Whenever you go, read recent guest reviews, compare flexible and non-refundable rates, and ask the hotel about parking, luggage storage and airport transfers before you arrive.
Why stay here
- ✓International brand standard (check what is included when you book)
- ✓Room categories to compare when you book
- ✓Breakfast option (check when you book)
- ✓Air conditioning (confirm room by room)
- ✓Wi-Fi for guests (check when you book)
- ✓Front desk help with transfers and tours
- ✓Restaurants and cafes within reach
- ✓Taxi, metro and ferry links
Good questions
Where is Izmir Marriott Hotel?+
In Izmir. Check the exact address and the distance to the Kordon, Konak and the bazaar when you book.
What facilities does it have?+
Facilities differ from hotel to hotel. Check the amenities and what each rate includes when you book.
Who is it best for?+
Travellers who like a familiar international brand and want a polished base for a city break or a business trip.
