Swissôtel Hotels & ResortsAccorIzmir, Konak★★★★★402 rooms
Former names: Büyük Efes Oteli (1964–2008)
avg of 7 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
Suitability by travel purpose
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Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
A 402-room five-star city hotel set in large gardens next to Cumhuriyet Square, a short walk from the Kordon waterfront. Originally opened in 1964 as the Büyük Efes, it reopened under Swissôtel in 2008 and combines a convention centre with indoor and outdoor pools and a full spa.
Good to know
Unexpected feesCaution
A few guests mention unexpected extra charges, and value scores trail other categories.
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Elevator waitCaution
The complex is large, and some rooms involve a long walk to the lobby and lifts.
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
CleanlinessStrong
Cleanliness is rated highly across several platforms.
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Room conditionStrong
Oda durumu sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (4,475 reviews).
BreakfastStrong
Kahvaltı sub-rating on Accor: 8.9/10.
Based on the Accor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (1,015 reviews).
ServiceStrong
Staff are generally described as attentive and professional, with occasional lapses reported.
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
WalkabilityStrong
The Kordon, Alsancak and Kültürpark are within walking distance; location is the most praised category in reviews.
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Location (general)Strong
Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Tripadvisor: 9.6/10.
Based on the Booking.com / Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (6,271 reviews).
Spa & poolStrong
The indoor and outdoor pools and spa are often praised, though some find treatments expensive.
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Sleep qualityNormal
Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.2/10.
Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (4,475 reviews).
Room advice
Before you book
Breakfast
Included · extra charges possible
Parking
Available
Spa & pool
Treatments paid
Valet
Available
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
Loyalty programme
The official ALL property page (A5A6) was used instead of the supplied swissotel.com page. It flags the hotel as participating and lists points earning, redemption, member advantages and the Members' rate. No property-specific extra benefits or exceptions are stated.
Location
Izmir, Konak
Gaziosmanpaşa Bulvarı No:1, 35210 Alsancak, Konak, İzmir
Rail transit · 448 m
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) is about 15 km away, roughly 20 minutes by car. Booking sites list an airport transfer service; confirm price and terms with the hotel.
Right next to Cumhuriyet Square and across from the Kordon waterfront promenade. The Archaeological Museum, Kültürpark and Alsancak's commercial district are walkable, and the Clock Tower and Konak are a walk or short taxi ride away. Location is among the hotel's highest-rated categories in guest reviews.
The stay
The 19-room Büyük Efes Convention Centre; Izmir's main corporate-event venue.
Guest scores
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