This is what the hotel writes in their own introduction however without the remark “ bygone”. The Jewel of The Aegean may have been true in the glory years of the 60s and 70s when most likely there wasn’t any other hotel in Kusadasi . Part of this glorious times can still be recognized in the front garden, the entrance... More

As other reviewers have noted, the hotel is adequate but feels dated. We were housed in an older wing, where the room decor felt like it hadn't been updated since the 1970s. The lumpy mattress and old-style bathtub bear this out. The room featured a nice balcony and a view of the Aegean Sea. Staff were also very courteous and... More

We recently stayed at the Kismet for three nights. Our experience was similar to other reviewers. I wonder what is happening with this hotel? While it clearly has a storied past and the most amazing and immediate view of the sea, this hotel has fallen into serious disrepair. The "garden" along the driveway was overgrown with weeds, the pool was... More

A big draw of this hotel is its origination from a granddaughter of the last sultan. I had a great conversation with the bartender of the last 30 years, Osman, who filled me in on its history. The location is spectacular overlooking the water and town. The young woman clerk at the desk, who grew up in Baltimore, was divinely... More

We stayed here as part of a church "steps of Paul" tour and were rested and refreshed. The pool was one of the best infinity pools I've ever been in! Plus, you can always hop into the Aegan Sea if you fancy. Breakfast buffet was ample and as varied as any international buffet plus a few our the tour group... More

I really enjoyed my stay here while on tour but only got to stay one night here but made the most of it!!! The Aegean sea is beautiful and easy to get to from the hotel and there are swimming pools outside too and beautiful view!! I was very pleased with my room and it had a tub with jets... More

I have known Kismet Hotel since my childhood. It always been an admirer of its location and style.It is managed by a classy family and therefore the hotel contain lots of class. The view is great, swimming is great, service is great ant the food is great. Rooms might need some renovation.

We stayed at Kismet for two nights on our trip around Turkey. Magnificent location, well maintained gardens, attentive staff. However, rooms are somewhat run down. Decor may be a bit dated, but even that will be OK, providing everything else was in good warking order. We had leaky shower, that couldn't be fixed easily, so we just put up with... More

I visited this hotel as part of an escorted tour. There was no place for the bus to park near the entrance, so we had to walk up four flights of outdoor steps to get to the lobby. Several people in my group had difficulty with stairs, but only one person was given a ride to the lobby in a... More