Mediterra Art Hotel Antalya

An absolutely terrible experience. I'm specifically warning my fellow Chinese compatriots, and any Asian guests, to seriously reconsider staying at this hotel. On the day we checked in, they scrutinized us like criminals for a long time, making us fill out forms and personal information repeatedly. They kept confirming everything over and over again. This isn't my first time staying in a hotel in Turkey, but this kind of treatment was unprecedented. After the 'interrogation,' they sternly told us we weren't allowed to bring any food or drinks into the hotel. We only had two bottles of mineral water at the time. I've never encountered a hotel that prohibits plain water. They only provide one bottle of 300ml water per person. Then they sternly laid down many other hotel rules, including demanding that we report to the front desk every morning. We had no idea why this was necessary, treating us like convicts. We're paying guests, contributing to their economy, and their approach is truly laughable – trying to act dignified while being poor. The room they assigned us next, I strongly suspect, was their staff quarters. We were the only Chinese guests placed there. It was dark and oppressive, located next to a utility room and above a public toilet, facing the street and a bar. The hotel has an entertainment bar that makes noise until past 3 AM. The air conditioning in the room didn't work, the bathroom had an odor, and the soundproofing was incredibly poor; you could hear every step. We couldn't even open the window because it was so noisy outside. The daily breakfast, advertised as a buffet, was actually a set meal, and they clearly discriminated against us Chinese guests. They were very warm to guests from other countries, actively bringing them coffee, black tea, and various drinks, but for us, they only provided a pot and we had to pour it ourselves. Crucially, for three people in two rooms, they only gave us two portions, every single day. It wasn't nearly enough food, but honestly, it was so bad we didn't want to eat it anyway. When we checked out, they wouldn't let us leave until they inspected the room. We had been very careful, disposing of our own trash and tidying up daily, yet they still caused trouble. They accused us of stepping on their foot towel – isn't that what foot towels are for? Are they supposed to be for wiping their bodies? They said we stepped on it with shoes. We had just come back from the beach with sand on our feet, and when it got on the towel, they said we soiled it with shoes. How ridiculous! In the end, I simply couldn't maintain my composure anymore. I didn't want people to think we Chinese lack manners, but I had endured so much. They thought we were pushovers. When checking out, I simply couldn't take it anymore, and when she complained about the trouble, I swore! But she truly deserved it! Everyone, please be careful with this place and avoid it.

The room was tiny, I couldn't even open my suitcase. However, the location was great, and it had a private courtyard for parking, which might be typical for the old town area.

This hotel is right in the heart of old Antalya, housed in a historic building, which definitely adds to its character. The breakfast selection isn't extensive. The plumbing is old but functional. The room lighting is a bit dim. It gets noisy at night due to the surrounding bars and the hotel's own restaurant.

The hotel's location is fantastic, right in the heart of the Old Town, just a short walk from Hadrian's Gate. It's super convenient for getting around, and the front desk staff even helped with our luggage. The only real issue is that you won't be able to sleep before midnight because there's a daily party happening in the courtyard. If you're a night owl or usually go to bed after 12 AM, then this place could be a good option for you, especially since the price isn't bad.