Grand Hotel Faros - Marmaris, Turkey     

I looked on this site after I had booked our holiday but before we went to Turkey, and I must say that previous comments read by my wife and I on this site left us feeling quite nervous. We left England on the 16/05/08 and returned from Turkey on the 30/05/08 and I have to say that all the negetive reviews that we read could not of been about The Grand Faros, Marmaris. Actually The Grand Faros is not in Marmaris, it is just outside, which is far better if you are looking for somewhere peaceful to sleep. The staff were tripping over each other trying to please you. If anything they were trying just a little too hard. The rooms were spotless but depending where you were situated, your room might not get done until late afternoon, but hey, you are on holiday and should be out! Anybody who is staying at the Grand Faros has not paid 5 star hotel prices but considering what you have paid for, my wife and I felt that the food and the choice was very very good indeed. The hotel is owned and run by a large family and we spoke to one of the brothers about the hotel. He told us that they were now in their 9th year and in previous years the holiday makers were mainly Dutch, probably about 90% and now its about 40% Dutch, 40% English with very few Germans. In fact they have never had many Germans. The sunbeds around the pool are put out every morning at 0800hrs and are packed away when the pool closes at 1800hrs. This prevents anyone putting towels out in the early hours of the morning. In fact we were told it was the policy of the hotel to make sure towels were not left on sunbeds during the day either unless occupied. Another policy was that you had to be dressed correctly for dinner, which we thought was proper. The first week we were there fortunately there was not a child in sight which pleased us as we hoped the hotel would be quiet. They do cater for children but I would say that kids would get quickly bored there because it simply is not big enough to run around in. If your looking for somewhere peaceful this is the place to go providing schools are not out on half term or holidays. The staff are most definitely not rude!!!! The owners who also live, eat and sleep on site would not tolerate such behaviour. We also thought it was nice to see the owners of this hotel sit down after everyone else had finished eating and have the same themselves. At the end of the day hotels are for somewhere to sleep after a great day out whilst holidaying, and should you go to Marmaris you could do alot worse than stay at The Grand Faros. We would reccommend the place, for sure!

Having read some of the reviews was very surprised how nice the hotel was,If you have not visited Turkey before you may find the rooms a little small, but overall very good value,very clean and good food ,simple Turkish style with fresh cooked meat every night. Stayed with small child 16 months without any problems,situated in ideal location for us awayn form main centre but within easy walking distance to beach and bars ect So satisfied ,returning again in September.