Overall, my stay at the hotel was good. I really liked the location - right in the city center of…read moreAntalya, within walking distance of many major sights, including the old historic part of town. There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants all around the hotel. Even though it's clear that the hotel is quite old and partly outdated, it still looks fine overall; I especially liked the nicely designed lobby, which features marble elements. Plus, the entire hotel was kept spotlessly clean every single day of my stay. The biggest notable minus was definitely the elevator - the hotel has only one, and it's old, small, and very slow. On top of that, the "down" button for the elevator on the 5th floor didn't work, so I always had to press the "up" button to call it.
On the positive side, the hotel has a 24-hour porter who helps with anything you need, and at night it feels safer with both a front desk clerk and a porter in the lobby. The front desk staff were always polite, friendly, and sweet to me, especially the guy working the morning/day shifts. I also want to mention the housekeeping ladies: they were kind, quick to bring anything I asked for, and I often saw them working late, even around 4 p.m. My check-in was fast and easy. Moreover, my pre-arrival request for a high-floor room with a nice city view was honored, which I really appreciated.
My Standard Double Room (#502) was spacious for one person, so I felt very comfortable. The room's design was simple but pleasant, and all the furniture was in good condition. I liked having a little foyer area when entering, with a corner luggage bench there. Another big plus was the two large windows, which filled the room with natural daylight; I could also fully open one window for fresh air. Moreover, there was a separate glass door leading to a small balcony. From my room I had beautiful views of the city and the mountains! Unfortunately, my room was not very soundproof. I could clearly hear hallway noises from my floor, especially in the mornings when housekeeping was cleaning, which woke me up almost every day. Other downsides were a small, outdated TV; an old refrigerator that didn't get very cold; and an air conditioner remote that only worked if I held it right next to the A/C. For example, it was impossible to manage the temperature while lying on the bed. Also, I hated that the air conditioner was placed directly across from the bed blowing air right on me, so I preferred to keep it off and sleep with the window open most nights. The closet in my room was spacious and could easily fit plenty of clothes, but there were only a few hangers provided. The Queen-size bed was fairly comfortable, but the pillows were a bit too firm for my taste. The bathroom wasn't large, but it was well designed and nicely maintained. The shower stall was big enough, and the shower itself worked fine - the water pressure was strong. Unfortunately, I disliked the hotel's cheap bathroom amenities - they smelled terrible, so I ended up buying my own shampoo and shower gel.
The biggest minus of my stay was definitely the Wi-Fi. It was awful all over the hotel and especially in my room - constantly disconnecting and painfully slow. I couldn't even watch a YouTube video! I complained several times, and a couple of front desk guys promised to check and fix it, but nothing changed during my 10-day stay. So I had to rely on cafes and restaurants around Antalya to get fast Internet access. Very disappointing experience!
Price-wise, though, this hotel is a great deal. I paid €40 per night (including all taxes and fees), which I find very reasonable for a decent, clean, and real hotel - especially considering how many "hotels" in Antalya look quite sketchy, suspicious, and unreliable.
Even though this hotel is not perfect and a bit outdated, I can still recommend it, especially if saving money is one of your main priorities. If you find a rate similar to what I paid - €40 per night - grab that deal without any doubts! Personally, I'd consider staying at Hotel Antroyal again, but only if the Wi-Fi issue gets resolved in the near future.
