News - 12th May 2008

Deluxe Hotel Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir Has Opened Its Doors

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has opened a new deluxe hotel in Turkey beginning May 2008: the Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir - a member of "The Leading Hotels of the World". Following in the wake of the three Swissôtels in Istanbul, Ankara and Göcek, the new 5-star hotel will extend the portfolio of the international hotel chain with Swiss heritage in Turkey.

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The Swissôtel Grand Efes, located in the heart of the city, is within walking distance of the major business and shopping districts and the Adnan Menderes Airport is a mere 15 kms from the hotel. With 402 elegantly appointed guest rooms including 55 specially designed suites, the Swissôtel Grand Efes features state-of-the-art technology and exclusive amenities and services catering to the needs of discerning guests, be they traveling on business or pleasure. Guest rooms offer spectacular views over the Aegean Sea, the landscaped gardens or the bustling city.

The 9th level of the hotel provides guests with the finest dining and entertainment experiences in the city. Equinox is an elegant restaurant where guests can enjoy modern style preparations of meat and fish while being dazzled with the spectacular panaromic views of Izmir Bay. Situated adjacent to Equinox, the Sky Bar offers stylish, fabulously presented cocktails in a club-like atmosphere with music direction from Suat Ateşdağlı, one of Turkey's premier DJs. The former Aquarium Restaurant is now revitalized and features large "port-hole" windows into the waters of the swimming pool. A relaxed indoor, outdoor venue, the restaurant specializes in fresh grills coupled with an extensive selection of local and international beers.

Located within the Swissôtel Grand Efes, the Grand Efes Convention Centre has an impressive mix of flexible Meeting rooms, Boardrooms and Ballrooms which can accommodate approximately 3,000 guests in total, with 10 to 1,200 guests in any one particular venue. All function rooms are equipped with the latest technology and our professional meetings and events personnel will ensure that your meetings, events and conferences are planned and executed flawlessly. The Convention Centre also houses an Exhibition area of nearly 1,500 sq meters which can be divided into two sections whilst delegates also have the convenience of the hotel undercover parking area with a capacity of 250 vehicles.

Amrita Spa & Wellness, the first Spa in Turkey with a membership of "The Leading Spas of the World", will serve hotel guests and various levels of Spa membership will also be available to the local community. The full service Spa lies on 5,500 square meters and offers soothing mind and body therapies, combining Asian treatments with Western technologies. Other facilities include steam bath, an ice cave, Jacuzzi, VIP Suite, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, traditional Turkish Bath, outdoor tennis court and extensive fitness areas.

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