Topkapi Palace Hotel - Antalya - Turkey

On first impressions the Topkapi Palace hotel looked great. After check-in (early hours of the morning) we were pointed in the direction of our room. Took us 20 mins to find it, no help from the staff.

The room was disappointing, tired furnishings & cracked & stained bathroom tiles. Bed linen old & covers needed changing. The hotel was very noisy with guests arriving late & doors banging. Plus Russians ignoring all hotel rules by jumping into the pool drunk & with glasses at 3am. The dining room was a fight for survival, I felt so sorry for the young Turkish waiters who had a difficult time with the antics of the Russians. Food everywhere uneaten. The food was good, just sorry to see so much wasted by others.

At the hotel shop I purchased a hair spray - 20euros! I waited for my change but did not get any, suddenly they did not understand. Warning: nothing is priced in the shop.

The hotel complex is great for children & on the whole excellent for families. But if you are looking for a quiet holiday this is not the place. We booked plenty of excursions & were happy to get away from the hotel. Along with many others. Definalty not 5 star. !