Grand Ideal Premium

Overview:
Spread across a single, glass-fronted block on bustling Cumhuriyet Boulevard, this four-star (+) favourite houses 272 contemporary rooms wrapped around a palm-lined sun terrace. Days drift from aqua-gym sessions to beach walks and Turkish-bath pampering, while evenings bring live music, quizzes and cabaret shows that finish with a friendly nightcap in the lobby bar. Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi covers the whole resort.

Amenities, Sports & Entertainment:
The centre-piece pool features built-in mini-slides, water volleyball and plenty of loungers, with a covered indoor pool providing a calm retreat. A small spa partners a traditional hammam with sauna, steam room and massage cabins, and a compact gym keeps fitness fans ticking over. The animation team hosts darts, aqua-aerobics and dance lessons by day, then switches to karaoke, bingo and professional shows after dark. Younger guests let off steam in the mini-club, games room and shaded playground.

Food and Drink:
Buffet meals in the main restaurant marry Turkish grills with crowd-pleasing international favourites and live-cooking pasta. A weekly à la carte dinner at the Turkish or Italian venue adds variety, and the poolside snack bar keeps pizzas, gözleme and ice-cold drinks flowing through the afternoon. Sweet treats arrive courtesy of the patisserie, and three bars pour cocktails, local wines and speciality coffees until the small hours.

Dining Options:

• Main Buffet Restaurant – international cuisine, show cooking and themed nights
• Sofra Turkish À La Carte – Anatolian classics (reservation)
• Bella Italia À La Carte – wood-fired pizzas and pasta (reservation)
• Pool Snack Bar – wraps, burgers, salads and ice creams
• Patisserie – cakes, pastries and Turkish coffee

Rooms:
Tastefully styled Standard Rooms sleep up to three with twin or queen beds, sofa-bed, satellite TV, minibar, safe, rainfall shower and furnished balcony facing pool, garden or city. Family Rooms inter-connect two bedrooms to house up to five, while Superior Rooms occupy higher floors with partial sea glimpses and espresso machines. Daily housekeeping, air-conditioning and a pillow menu ensure restful nights.