Bodrum, TurkeyDirmil
4reasons hotel + bistro (12+)
Pottery-studio hillside guesthouse
Pottery-studio hillside guesthouse
This summer guesthouse runs at the calm pace of an artist's workshop, with twenty rooms looking out toward the Aegean.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it’s modestly sized, full of character, and refreshingly low-key. Their list of reasons is a little bit different.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
On the Dirmil hills among olive groves, a five-minute drive above Yalikavak Marina.
The rooms
Handmade ceramics decorate every bedroom. Passionate rooms add open fireplaces and bathrooms that look out to sea.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freeform freshwater pool sits on a wooden deck overlooking the valley, shaded by thatched parasols and daybeds.
Yoga on the deck
Yoga and sound meditation sessions take place on a covered wooden deck set among the garden trees.
At the table
A full Turkish breakfast is served on the terrace, and dinner brings seasonal tapas and chilled rakı.
How it began
The name comes from four founding principles chosen by owners Ali and Esra Akın: serenity, design, quality, and attitude.
Bodrum
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.