We had a wonderful four night stay at the Swissotel in Izmir. We felt it was one of the best places we've ever stayed. It's more like a resort than a hotel, with its lush gardens and beautiful swimming pool area, as well as numerous other amenities. The setting is on a little park adjacent to the seaside walk, which has many excellent restaurants. It is easy to walk from here to most of central Izmir. The room was supremely comfortable, with a desk, chairs, comfortable bed, spacious bathroom, good shower. Breakfast is a feast, with everything you could ever want. Though it was late-October, it was still warm enough to eat it on the terrace. We also ate dinner in two of the hotel's other restaurants and both were excellent. We walked past some of the other hotels that are highly rated, but none of them compared to this one. We made the right choice. Everyone working here was warm, friendly, and helpful. We really loved this place. They are doing a great job!