Their moto (the four 'reasons' behind the hotel name# is: serenity, design, quality and attitude. Sounds a little contrived, but the hotel and small tight team of staff DO deliver on the promise.
Stylish, comfortable rooms are kept exceptionally clean. Gorgeous pool surrounded by a dozen sun loungers, canopies and an area with bean bags for lazier slumping. There’s a tranquil garden and tinkling fountain #home to rather overexcited, raucous toads#.
Small meze plates in the bistro are great value #less than £4 each#. I tried battered mussels and a slightly spicy liver dish, and a main meal of lamb chops – all good. The bistro/bar manager Birol is a star cocktail mixologist, having won accolades in the past in Istanbul. His apple martini deserves top billing. His colleague and protégé Serhat busied himself inventing new concoctions under the encouraging eye of the master shaker. Gulcan - the only female member of staff - is team waitress. All friendly, polite, good at what they do - attentive but never intrusive; just the right balance of service.
Ali and Ahmed - very much a double act - do the main front of house liaison with guests. They sort anything; nothing is too much trouble for them - taxis, boat trips, Turkish bath/massage sessions, check museum openings, do route plans, recommend local restaurants #although many guests staying at the 4 Reasons seem to end up eating back at the hotel, having experienced what's on offer elsewhere for the same price#.