Hotel Kalehan

We were on a tour and spent a couple of nights at this hotel. It's in a good location across the street from a food and liquor market, some restaurants and close to shopping. The grounds of the hotel are nice and they have a great outdoor pool that we enjoyed. Breakfasts were good and the one dinner we had there was good as well. Our room was spacious and had goo AC and a fridge. The shower was good. I'd stay there again.

We stayed in this beautiful hotel for 2 nights and if visiting Ephesus would highly recommend a stay. Ayse and her team are very helpful and provide a wonderful breakfast. Dinner is also offered but unfortunately we didn’t get to try it. The hotel is a 10-15 minute walk into Seluck and the main bus stop. The garden is so tranquil as well as a very inviting pool. We stayed in a Standard Room although small it was ok. Would suggest booking the Special Room if you want a bit more space. Please don’t hesitate in booking as it truly is a gem.

The location of Kalehan is great for all the sites, the town, train station, and bus station. The facilities are really good, there is a lovely pool, fabulous restaurant and a resident family of tortoise, that are too cute for words. But above all, the service is excellent. Ayse hanim responded to my requests prior to arrival via email very efficiently. Mehmet bey (manager) ensured we had all our requests met, was extremely welcoming and helpful with transport arrangements. Melisa on reception was always there with a beautiful welcoming smile and always ready to help. Abiding Bey was there every day, all day from serving breakfast to the evening meal in the restaurant. No requests was too big or too small for him. He has a fantastic memory, not only for names, but for what you like to eat, drink and how you like them. He has worked at the hotel for 27 years and takes much pride in all that he does. Mustafa bey is an excellent chef, the food at the restaurant has a modern twist on Turkish classics using fresh local produce that tastes absolutely delicious. Hatice, Ahsen and Nurdan hanims are exceptional housekeepers. By the time we finished breakfast, our room was cleaned, bed made, clean towels, and bedding if needed every day. They even made fancy swans out of towels on our beds every day. We were lucky to have received an upgrade to a beautiful room (207) that was more of a suite, than a room. The beautiful antique furniture, turkish rugs, super powerful air conditioning, fabulous bathroom and king size bed made this room our haven after our excursion and the heat of the day. The hotel has a fabulous view of Ayasuluk Castle and is within walking distance to the Temple of Artemis and depending how mobile you are to Ephesus (approx 3 kilometres). If going to Selçuk you can not go wrong with this hotel that prides itself on its service and welcome. Staying here you can experience real genuine Turkish hospitality at its best. Thank you to all the staff at Kalehan for making our stay in Selçuk so wonderful and memorable.