Ustundag Otel

Good.

The rooms were clean, though the television didn’t work. That wasn’t an issue for me. Prices are very reasonable, so it’s a good option if you want affordable accommodation around Keçiborlu district of Isparta. The hotel is large for a district of this size and isn’t too far from Isparta itself.

I’ve stayed at plenty of hotels, including high-end ones, and I try to keep my reviews objective. For a work trip where you need a place to stop while traveling, this is clean, pleasant, and safe. This was my second stay, and I was satisfied both times. Breakfast had a great variety. It’s not an all-inclusive resort, but they serve a nice breakfast with enough to fill you up and a hot cup of tea. I thought the complaints about breakfast were ridiculous. Years ago, we’d stayed here while visiting the lavender village, so when I felt too unwell to continue driving from Istanbul to Antalya, I remembered the hotel. The weather was a bit rough too. I’d passed Sandıklı and was nearing Keçiborlu, so I called, learned they had a room, and went straight there. The room was spotless and the radiator made it comfortably warm. Since I only needed one night, a clean bed mattered most. Reception welcomed me very nicely. There’s a family atmosphere, and the facility is actually quite large, especially for Keçiborlu.

We were told on arrival that the pool wasn’t open, which was a shame. The next morning, the owner invited us into her small Ottoman-style lounge and confirmed that there was a pool, though her staff didn’t seem very attentive to guests’ requests. She was extremely kind, and we enjoyed talking with her over Turkish coffee. The hotel is huge, with 180 rooms, I think, and extremely clean. There’s no air conditioning, but I think you can ask reception for a fan. Opening the room door and window gave us enough of a breeze. Breakfast was simple but good.