Amy Adejokun
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The closest seaside hotel to Istanbul. To make the most of the sun, sea and sports, always with the option of a few town visits.
The Klassis Resort is situated by the sea of Marmara in Silivri, 1 hour by road from the centre of Istanbul (53 miles) and 45 minutes by taxi from the airport (37 miles).
The standard rooms are spacious (334 ft²). They have a very large bed (or two twin beds), a sofa, settee and desk. The balcony has wooden garden furniture. Aside from air conditioning there is also satellite television, a mini bar and telephone with direct international line. There is no safe in the rooms but the hotel provides one for the residents at the reception for free. The bathroom has a bath, bidet, toilet and hairdryer. Some rooms have just been renovated: do not hesitate to ask for one of them.
Built in 1989, the Klassis Resort is a large seaside complex with 304 rooms, 8 suites and 19 villas. It is an impressive building on 7 floors with 2 wings facing the sea. A large part of the central esplanade is occupied by a large freshwater pool (3,230 ft²). It is linked to the indoor pool which is heated in winter. The latter is equipped with slides, loungers and UV lamps. From there you can reach the Clarins Institute, a quality beauty centre which offers a range of treatments. Note that there is an ice rink in winter (open until May).
The Festus is the hotel's main restaurant where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. You can choose either the menu or copious buffets at each meal. The food is Eastern and Western-inspired. In summer, the restaurant opens its two large terraces with a view of the sea or the gardens. For a change of scene, go to the Cedrus, an a la carte restaurant with excellent food and an international wine list. The Actium is the hotel's snack bar. You can have sandwiches, salads or grills. Do not forget the nice room service menu, 24 hours a day!
From the hotel you go down to the coast through pretty terraced gardens. A mini-space has been created, separating the seawater pool and the "beach". The beach is really just a tiny sandy bank which is better for beach volleyball than for lounging around. Close by there is a lawn with loungers and parasols. In summer you can go windsurfing or water-skiing. The Klassis Resort plans to buy jet ski and windsurf equipment.
9 miles from the Klassis Resort is the hotel complex entitled "Klassis Golf and Country Club", you can benefit from its sports facilities. Officially, you need to be a member, but you can always come to an arrangement by paying a supplement. Find out more once you are there.
massage, beauty salon, sauna, hammam, stretching, spa, Turkish bath
tennis, (2 courts), water skiing, gym, aqua gym, aerobics, beach volley, basketball, horse riding, (nearby), golf, (nearby), mountain bike, (nearby), step, bums and tums, squash, (2 courts), fitness
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