IRENIC HOTEL

IRENIC HOTEL Overview

So I stumbled across the Irenic Hotel on Liman Caddesi last spring, and honestly, it’s one of those places that grows on you. The name threw me off at first – I mean, who uses “irenic” in everyday conversation? – but it actually fits once you settle in. There’s this genuinely peaceful vibe that hits you right when you walk through the lobby, which is sort of unexpected given that you’re basically in the heart of Antalya’s action.

The location is what really makes this place work. Liman Caddesi puts you close enough to the marina that you can hear the gentle clinking of boat masts on quiet evenings, but you’re not dealing with the tourist crowds that pack the old town harbor area. I actually ended up walking to Kaleiçi most mornings – takes about fifteen minutes if you don’t mind the slight uphill stretch – and discovered this little bakery route that the hotel staff casually mentioned. You know what I appreciated? The front desk guy (Mehmet, I think) actually drew me a map showing which streets to avoid during rush hour. That’s the kind of local insight you don’t get at the big chain places.

The rooms are solid four-star territory – nothing that’ll blow your mind, but everything works properly, which honestly matters more than fancy fixtures when you’re dealing with Turkish summer heat. The AC actually keeps up, the wifi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and the shower has proper pressure. I stayed on the third floor facing the street side, and while there’s some traffic noise during the day, it dies down significantly after 9 PM. The cleaning staff is thorough without being intrusive – they somehow managed to service the room every day without me ever running into them, which is a small miracle. One tiny gripe: the elevator is painfully slow, so if you’re on an upper floor and in a hurry, just take the stairs.

What struck me most was how the place attracts a good mix of travelers. You’ve got some Turkish business folks, European couples doing the Mediterranean circuit, and a surprising number of solo travelers like myself. The breakfast room becomes this informal information exchange where you pick up actual useful tips – like which dolmuş routes get you to the beaches fastest, or when the Antalya Museum is least crowded. The hotel’s rating sits at a 7, which feels about right. It’s not trying to be something it isn’t, but it delivers consistently on the basics while giving you that neighborhood feel that’s getting harder to find in Antalya these days. If you’re the type who values location and genuine service over flashy amenities, the Irenic definitely deserves a look.

IRENIC HOTEL Accommodations

Reviews of IRENIC HOTEL

• Ewa from Poland – 6 May 2025 (8/10)

• Лилия from Russia – 30 April 2025 (7/10)

  What could be improved: Очень шумный номер

• Ali from United Kingdom – 19 January 2025 (6/10)

• Smith from France – 17 October 2024 (9/10)

  Chambre, emplacement, services, propreté et équipement dans la chambre
  
  What could be improved: Certaines actions du personnel vis à vis des imprévu concernant les excursions, pas assez de sucré au petit déjeuner ou de lait végétal

• Mehdi from France – 14 September 2024 (8/10)

  J’ai jamais vu un hôtel avec un tel rapport qualité prix

• Tshilombo-mpunga from Belgium – 12 September 2024 (8/10)

• Sadullaeva from Russia – 4 August 2024 (8/10)

  Расположение не долеко от моря , отель очень хороший бассейн, рядом русское кафе , магазины , цены завышены
  
  What could be improved: Пляж весь в окурках, уборка в номерах не очень хорошая наверное экономят на персонале

• Трембач from Turkey – 26 June 2024 (8/10)

  Все отлично, остались еще на 2 дополнительные ночи.
  Персонал очень хороший, мы случайно дали 160€ вместо 80€ и не заметили, но работник отеля нам об этом сразу сообщил! В Турции это редкость.
  
  What could be improved: Не хватало омлета на завтрак, только вареные яйца были. И протекал душ в комнате 309, пол был всегда мокрый из за этого.

• Balta from United Kingdom – 24 June 2024 (3/10)

  Okay.
  Very clean area
  Staff very clean n good hygiene
  
  What could be improved: No duvet cover used on the duvets. Duvet nylon and scratch you and make u sweat. After 2 nights we demanded duvet covers. Demand was met with a smile.
  Room cleaned once in 7 nights. We went to cleaning cupboard and took products to clean room ourself. We also took clean towels every few days and bed sheets same. Otherwise you'd be left with same as when you arrived.
  Shower bad design- water rushes under door out into room.
  Non smoking room positioned over the smoking area. Our balcony unusable. They all smoking in the small breakfast terrace pool area. Smoke bellowing up to our balcony so unusable due to inhaling the smoke. We were charge £100 for the balcony upgrade. Which we couldnt use.

• David from United Kingdom – 15 March 2024 (8/10)

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