Frommer's Turkey
The Yunak Evleri feels like an old aristocratic country guesthouse. The 27 individually sited rooms, renovated from six cave houses and one mansion, are set into the base of a dramatic and soaring outcrop, much like an amphitheater. Aiming for the high end, the owner, ex-Istanbul native Yusuf Gorurgoz, outfitted his hotel with fine accessories, such as Vakko bed runners, antique furnishings, CD sound systems (deluxe and suites only), and locally made ceramics. He personally designed the bathrooms, installing Swedish multiple jet and steam showers to create a lavishness even the Four Seasons would be proud of. (The water pressure kicks butt as well!) All rooms enjoy either a private balcony or communal patio, and architectural niches in the main courts of the houses provide wonderful venues for BBQs or bonfires on crisp nights. Breakfast and dinner are served on a new panoramic terrace of a separate building. At the time of writing, Yunak was providing free pickup service from Kayseri Airport.
Yunak Mahallesi, 50400 Orgiip. © 0384/341-6920. Fax 0384/341-6924. www.yunak.com. 115€ ($140) double; 131€ ($160) deluxe; 164€ ($200) suite. Discounts for cash payment. MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; laundry; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms. In room: Minibar, coffee/tea station, hair dryer, safe.
Yunak Mahallesi, 50400 Orgiip. © 0384/341-6920. Fax 0384/341-6924. www.yunak.com. 115€ ($140) double; 131€ ($160) deluxe; 164€ ($200) suite. Discounts for cash payment. MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; laundry; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms. In room: Minibar, coffee/tea station, hair dryer, safe.