Swissotel Signs Two New Hotels in Bodrum, Turkey

Swissôtel is expanding its portfolio of hotels in Turkey with two new deluxe hotels: a beach resort and a city resort in Bodrum.

The two new properties are scheduled to open in 2013 and 2014.

Swissôtel’s future beach resort lies directly on the waterfront in Turgutreis, approximately 20 kilometres from the centre of Bodrum. The main two-storey hotel comprises 66 rooms and suites offering at least 40m2 per room, complemented by villas and duplex terraces in front, which house 72 residences that are 85 – 274m2 in size. Rounding off the offering are indoor and outdoor pools, Pürovel Spa & Sport, a wide variety of sport opportunities and various restaurants.

The Bodrum city project is located in the hills of Bodrum, with a panoramic view over the city. The hotel will feature 56 rooms and suites, 45 private residences, three restaurants and Pürovel Spa & Sport. The centre of Bodrum is 10 minutes from the hotel and the airport is just 20 minutes away.

Both projects will be designed by internationally recognized architect Gokhan Avcıoglu (GA architects)

“Our hotel group has had a presence in Turkey for over 20 years, establishing an excellent reputation,” said Meinhard Huck, President Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts. “Both holiday resorts in Bodrum are the perfect addition to our existing hotels in this very important market.”

Thanks to its location and the warm Mediterranean climate of the Aegean coast, Bodrum is very popular with both tourists and locals. Many families from Istanbul and Ankara have a summer home there and consider the city their holiday residence. Bodrum offers ideal conditions for surfing, diving and all other water sports. Thanks to strict guidelines, building construction in Bodrum is limited to two storeys, which makes the city stand out from other tourist destinations in Turkey. The Greek island of Kos is just a half hour away by boat.

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