In the XIII century in the area where the tourist town of Side is now located, there was a small fishing village. Since 1895, the settlement grew due to immigrants from the island of Crete, and thus the village became officially called the city.
Now it is very popular - there are many resort complexes concentrated here, and one of the best is the Grand Hotel Side, which will be discussed.
general information
For starters, a couple of interesting facts about the city. Few people know that its name comes from the local dialect, and is translated as "pomegranate." An interesting fact is that the name of this territory was given in honor of the ancient Greek goddess of fertility (Artemis). And pomegranate is a symbol of prosperity and fertility.
Today, the city, which is located on the Mediterranean coast between Antalya and Alanya, due to the Mediterranean climate, has become one of the most popular resort towns in Turkey among young people and couples with children.
Sandy beaches equipped according to the international standard, which almost every year receive the prestigious Blue Flag award, due to clean water and safe swimming, are the main reason for the high rating of this resort area.
The resort has more than two hundred hotels, built for those who want to spend their vacation time on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, which is the warmest in Europe.
About hotel
Among the large number of bungalows (one-story family house with a spacious veranda) that are located throughout the resort area, the Grand Hotel Side is recognized by tourists.
It is located in the resort area in the village of Cholakly far from large industrial cities (about 20 km). The hotel complex, built in 1990 at a distance of 250 m from the sea shore and 7.5 km from the city of Side, is designed for couples with children of any age. At the hotel, a child under 12 years stays free with parents if they do not occupy a separate bed.
Apartments
The room capacity of Grand Hotel Side includes 340 rooms, which are located on seven floors connected by elevators.
The architects planned the complex in this way: 304 hotel rooms (22 sq. M.) Designed for three people, 12 rooms (37 sq. M.) For the settlement of four people.
In the remaining 24 rooms, an area of 45 square meters. m., five people can live.
Amenities inside
After major repairs in 2011, each room of Grand Hotel Side was equipped with new upholstered furniture, air conditioning, a telephone with international access, satellite TV, a bathroom with shower and a balcony with sea or pool views. All apartments have carpeted floors and a safe, which can be used at an additional cost.
Room cleaning is done every day, at hours convenient for guests. They are discussed at the reception with the administrator. Bed linen is changed three times a week.
restaurants and bars
This complex, like any other worthy hotel, has several establishments that serve guests.
For guests staying at the Grand Prestige Hotel Side there are two indoor restaurants and one open. In addition, the hotel has four bars: Pool Bar (pool bar), Beach Bar (on the beach), Bar Snack (with light snacks) and Lobby Bar (for meeting friends).
Meals are organized on an all-inclusive basis: a buffet is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The staff of the bars and restaurants kindly offer a menu of national Turkish cuisine, which consists of different types of kebab (fried meat), Turkish soups and seafood salads. And for dessert, they will offer Turkish coffee, syrup-filled rice dough (baklava), and many other popular national dishes.
Recreation and entertainment
For a good rest on the territory of Side Grand Prestige Hotel 5 * equipped with pools. One of them is an open reservoir with fresh water with slides of different heights. The second is an indoor pool with heated water. In addition, there are several children's artificial reservoirs with an area of up to 50 square meters. m
In 2012, the Grand Prestige Hotel Side 5 * (Side) opened an entertainment complex for water games for adults and children. This water park is one of the best ways to brighten up your leisure time while at the hotel.
For history buffs, the hotel management organizes excursions around the ancient city, where there are historical monuments of culture that have been preserved to this day.
Tourists who prefer a sea holiday can take advantage of the service on a hotel beach with fine sea sand.
By the way, in the Grand Prestige Hotel Side (Side) all conditions for children's leisure are created. For children of any age, playrooms, playgrounds, a mini club are created. Parents can leave their babies under the supervision of a hotel nanny (paid service).
Reviews
Russian tourists vacationing here leave a lot of comments about the hotel. Here is what they notice most often:
- The attendants here are friendly and supportive, mostly speaking Russian. It's nice when you are treated in your native language.
- The cuisine is delicious and varied. Very conveniently thought out "buffet".
- Caring for children and their needs. Entertainment programs for kids and adults are thought out by the hotel management with the participation of professionals.
- The beach area related to the hotel is clean and well maintained.
- Garcons of bars and restaurants unobtrusively offer national dishes that are deliciously prepared.
- According to many years of tradition, everyone who leaves is presented with a memorable gift about a holiday in the resort of Side.
The opinion of foreigners
Tourists from Germany leave excellent reviews about the hotel, noting the culture of service, cleanliness and excellent food.
Finnish families pay attention to a kids club, equipped with everything necessary. According to them, he left wonderful memories for the children. And adults themselves for a long time remembered relaxing on a clean comfortable hotel beach.
Most tourists assure - if possible, this hotel, which is deservedly considered one of the best in the resort area of the city of Side, should be returned.
Resort complex Adalya Art Side 5 *
About 8 km from the center of Side is the hotel, which also attracts those wishing to relax on the seashore. And this is Adalya ArtSide (ex. Grand Hotel Art Side).
The hotel of 415 apartments covers an area of 26,500 square meters. m., on which the main building and three blocks are located, interconnected through passage galleries.
Each room has a minibar with a variety of soft drinks, a TV, a safe for documents, a telephone with international connection and a shower.
The hotel beach is located in the second line (350 m from the main building). In addition to the beach, the hotel has outdoor and indoor pools. There is a children's pond with a jacuzzi for children.
How to get to Side?
About this - in the end. There is no direct connection from Moscow, as there is no airport in the city. Tour operators offer to fly by plane to Antalya. This airport accepts aircraft from various cities of Russia.
Flight time - 3.5 hours. Ticket price approximately 7 100-8 900 rubles. ($ 120-150). From Antalya to the resort (70 km) can be reached by public transport or book a taxi at the selected hotel. The cost will be approximately 4450 rubles. (300 lire).
This path is worth making in order to relax on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and get a boost of energy for a long time.