"An Unforgettable 6-Night Stay with Exceptional Staff!
I recently completed a lovely 6-night stay at Hotel Alves in Izmir, and it was truly a wonderful experience - 2nd visit. From start to finish, the overall vibe of the hotel was professional yet incredibly friendly, making me feel welcome throughout my entire visit. The location is great, next to the train station for daily trips out of the city.
A massive, heartfelt thank you goes out to Aylin and Hediye as well as the wonderful kitchen team. They truly went above and beyond to make my stay special. The hospitality from them and trainees were exceptional & the kitchen served up fantastic breakfast that became a highlight of my daily routine. It’s the dedication of team members like them that sets a hotel apart.
The only downside to my stay involved a few hiccups at the reception desk. I found the front desk staff lacked clarity and communication regarding the hotel's actual facilities. I was given conflicting or incomplete information about using the sauna, and trying to arrange special check-out options turned out to be much more complicated than it needed to be. A bit more training on customer service and facility knowledge at reception would go a long way.
That being said, the incredible warmth of the rest of the staff completely made up for it. I am happily giving Hotel Alves 5 stars because the highlights far outweighed the minor reception issues. I will absolutely be staying here again on my future visits to Izmir!"