Alacati, Turkey
KestelINN Alaçatı
Art-filled stone townhouse
Art-filled stone townhouse
Original Turkish paintings hang throughout the restored stone townhouse, and mornings center on an olive tree in the shaded courtyard.
What it’s good at
Notable
Architect Hakan Ezer set original paintings by Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu beside whitewashed timber.
Notable
A restored nineteenth-century stone house built by Aegean island stonemasons on cobblestone lanes.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Architect Hakan Ezer shaped the seven rooms around a flowering courtyard, working in dark ebonized cabinetry, whitewashed timber paneling, handwoven textiles, and original works by Turkish artists.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Kemalpaşa Street begins right outside the door, lined with bustling village cafes, open-air restaurants, and boutiques.
The rooms
Ebonized joinery frames earth-toned interiors hung with Turkish art, finished with botanical bath amenities and courtyard views.
The treatment room
Massages and body treatments in the single treatment room use botanical oils and Molton Brown products.
At the table
Breakfast brings warm pastries, Aegean cheeses, and almond cake. Later, cocktails and local wines pour at the marble bar.
How it began
Aegean island stonemasons built the original residence, which became the village's first boutique hotel when it opened in 1991.
Alacati
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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.