Alanya is considered one of the warmest Turkish cities. Apparently, this circumstance played an important role in the fact that this resort is very popular among Russians. In addition, Alanya has such a developed tourist infrastructure that even avid sybarites run the risk of coming here on vacation.
Via a busy modern highway, travelers can quickly and easily get to another famous Turkish center - the capital of this region of Antalya.
Alanya Hotels
Turkey has been a near abroad for Russians for many years. It comes mainly to those who prefer a beach holiday and who are attracted by the local low housing prices. At the same time, judging by the reviews, for many Russians the star rating of hotels in this region is not critical. After all, Alanya - one of the inexpensive resorts of the Turkish coast - has one feature: its luxury hotels do not differ much from places of residence with a lower level of comfort.
The best hotels are, of course, those that have four or five stars. They are located mostly on the first line. But "treshki" are no less popular. Some of them were built in the city center, not far from the sea, but they are also characterized by a rather high level of service at a low price. Among them, not the last place is occupied by such a hotel as Lonicera City 3 *.
Information
This small hotel is located in the very center of Alanya, a five-minute walk from the famous Cleopatra beach in the resort. It was built about ten years ago, despite its comparative youth, a year ago it was undergoing major repairs with the replacement of plumbing, the installation of new furniture in the rooms.
Since the hotel Lonicera City 3 * is considered a city, it, as is customary here, has a relatively small territory. Nevertheless, around the building everything is fully landscaped so that the residents of the hotel were comfortable.
The nearest airport in the region is 130 kilometers away. There are many local attractions nearby. Tourists can stroll along the main promenade - the promenade of the resort, go to numerous cafes and restaurants. Within walking distance there are many small shops, there are also supermarkets.
Infrastructure
The Lonicera City level - 3 stars - does not imply a very wide range of services. Nevertheless, for a comfortable stay, they are quite enough. The hotel has a paid medical office, there are several ATMs and laundry facilities. Arriving at an unplanned time, vacationers will nevertheless be greeted with oriental hospitality. They will be issued and handed over the room keys in the shortest possible time. The reception is open around the clock.
Tourists can use a safe deposit box or left-luggage office. A multiplier and a fax machine are installed at the counter. Here you can arrange a return transfer, as well as rent a car or bicycle, order a taxi.
On the ground floor of the Lonicera City 3 * building there is a hairdresser. There is also parking that does not need to be reserved. The entire hotel is guarded, and modern elevators run between floors.
Housing stock
Small but very cozy rooms of the Lonicera City 3 * hotel (Alanya, center) are decorated in European modern style. They can simultaneously accommodate from two to five people. Standard rooms are double, there is the possibility of adding a third berth - folding beds. Family - triple, if necessary, the sofa turns into a wide bed.
A separate living room in family rooms gives a great advantage: it allows family members who are simultaneously in the room to relax and watch TV without disturbing sleeping children.
Comfortable living is greatly facilitated by individually adjustable air conditioners, as well as televisions. The combined bathrooms have bathtubs, a hairdryer and a large mirror. In the rooms and in general in all public areas of the Lonicera City 3 * hotel you can use wireless Internet. A minibar and a safe with a small laptop are available at an additional cost.
Nutrition
Lonicera City 3 * (Alanya) offers full-board or continental breakfast. Tourists choose a concept based on opportunities and preferences. Some people prefer not to worry about food, so they pay for a “full board”. But there are those, and these are mainly young people who, unlike couples, get out to the city to eat. Lunch and dinner are available at the à la carte restaurant. Tables need to be reserved at the receptionist.
The restaurant of the Lonicera City 3 * hotel offers a large assortment of dishes that can be enjoyed on the terrace. The poolside bar is open until ten in the evening. Here, children can be pampered with ice cream, for which you need to pay extra. Freshly squeezed juices are not included in the price.
Entertainment
Those who do not want to go to the beach can have a nice day at the pools, which are two in Lonicera City 3 * (Turkey) - an adult and a children. You can also play table tennis or visit a real Turkish hammam. In the evenings, tourists prefer to go to the city, where the promenade is always crowded and fun. Night clubs work there too. One of them, Summer Garden, which is considered one of the most popular in the city, has a free shuttle departing from the hotel.
Beach
Cleopatra is just 450 meters away. The road is very comfortable. Sun beds, umbrellas and mattresses on this famous beach are paid. You can, of course, sunbathe on your own towels in the sand, but many still prefer to relax in comfort.
Prices
Tour operators position the 3 * Lonicera City hotel as convenient for youth recreation. Indeed, those who often come here are not interested in comfort and luxury, but in the sun, sea and entertainment. The cost of a standard double room for six nights as of mid-March 2015 is a little more than 47 thousand rubles with a continental breakfast.
Reviews
In general, Lonicera City 3 * meets the expectations of Russian tourists. The beach, judging by the reviews, is very large, but the main thing is clean. The coating is sand. Some, however, do not like that you need to pay separately for sunbeds, but Cleopatra is a municipal beach that is not the property of this hotel.
As for the number of rooms, almost all the reviews are positive. A lot of good memories about the staff. The food, according to tourists, is delicious. Some, of course, did not like the lack of animation, however, for entertainment and active pastime there are many relevant institutions.