Wyndham Tarsus St.Paul

We’ve stayed here twice, and on our second visit asked for the same first-floor room because we liked it so much. The rooms are spacious, cozy and spotless, with tea and coffee available to make in the room. After a tiring day of hiking, we came back hungry and exhausted to a lovely platter of fresh fruit and nuts. That welcome really touched us. The reception team is a big part of what makes the place special. They’re warm, smiling and patient, and always happy to help with questions. The hotel itself brings historic architecture together with modern comforts, while still respecting its centuries of history. It’s right in the old part of Tarsus, within easy walking distance of the historic sights. Just keep in mind that it’s a protected historic area, so don’t expect a modern multi-storey car park. The authentic setting is part of the charm. Breakfast was served both as a buffet and as a plated meal during our stays. It might work better to give guests a list of what’s available, perhaps a digital form since there’s wifi, so they can choose what they want and less food gets wasted. Not everyone eats Nutella or some of the other items. Asking guests to choose six things, with extras available for a charge, could be fair. Tarsus stole my heart, and this hotel is an important part of that. We can’t recommend it enough.

The rooms look beautiful, the hotel is nice, and the products they use are clearly high quality. The price is reasonable too. But wood dust kept dropping from the ceiling onto the bed, and the floor hadn’t been cleaned well. There was a bad smell from the bathroom the whole time, plus another odor coming in from outside, apparently city pollution from old winter stoves. That feels very unhealthy. The shower area isn’t enclosed, so water spreads across the whole bathroom floor.

The rooms are lovely, and it’s a beautiful hotel in a great spot for exploring the old city. The air conditioning wasn’t working, though, and the staff felt unfriendly. They could use a lesson in smiling.

A flight cancellation left me scrambling with my travel plans, so I booked this hotel at the last minute. The team went out of their way to help me through all the difficulties, and I’m very grateful to them and the manager. The hotel is beautiful, the room was comfortable, and I slept like a queen. Great value for money, and I highly recommend it. 🙏