This hotel was to be my wife and my "splurge" stay on our Turkey honeymoon (most nights we stayed…read morein hostels to save money). I (we) arrived early and was (were) delighted that the receptionist had a room already ready for me (us)! But.. we get to the room and it is dirty and the balcony door is filled with broken glass (and not a sea view, as promised). Bewildered and bothered, we switched our room, but of course the receptionist was very defensive and snippy ("Well you'll just have to wait then!") ("Oh, pardon US, sir!"). The new room was just OK, but the shower head and shower door were falling apart (it was fixed two days later). The breakfast was big and bland, like at a chain hotel. The hotel includes access to a beach, which is not a bad thing. But the "beach gatekeeper" does not allow ANY food or beverages (even water) past her vigilant vigiliance (she even checks bags). So, get ready to snack before heading to the beach or else pay Oslo prices for a flippin burger. Luckily, there is a fine fast food place next to the hotel which serves tasty sandwiches and the like. Even the hotel itself does not allow outside food (or even WATER) onto their hallowed grounds. Which is just mean, since the tap water isn't quite drinkable (and you can imagine the cost of food and drink in this place!). We covertly brought in provisions, but were not harangued. Overall, not a terrible hotel, but definitely NOT "high class" and really not even worth the somewhat modest (compared to other hotels in the area) prices. We moved on to a motel in the historic part of town (Hotel Twenty) which, at half the price, was twice as enjoyable. The glossy brochures in the room at Bile were fun though, as they featured the most glorious Engrish we saw the whole trip ("Enjoy an agreeable time with your beloved!"). The only thing we loved was the hotel's web URL: www.BILE motel.com (ick!).
