DESIGN : JW MARRIOTT ANKARA
The spa also features both indoor and outdoor pools .
An open kitchen is one design highlight of Fires & Flavors .
The 413 guestrooms feature 300-thread-count Turkish cotton bedding , 40-in ( 102-cm ) LED televisions and artwork inspired by the region ’ s many historical and cultural influences .
with 280 sq ft ( 26 sq m ) in other , similar hotels in the city . Floor-to-ceiling windows contribute plenty of natural light and add to the spacious feel .
Specialty suites promise even more grandeur . Two premier suites are each 1,399 sq ft ( 130 sq m ) in size , while two presidential suites offer private access as well as separate dining room and kitchen in 2,013 sq ft ( 187 sq m ) of space . JW Marriott Ankara ’ s Royal
Griffin Suite , meanwhile , boasts a private fitness room , library and private dining room in 4,725 sq ft ( 439 sq m ) of space . Gümüs highlights suites ’ massive marble sinks in particular , while Al Jamal adds that the hotel features 129,167 sq ft ( 12,000 sq m ) of marble from around the world .
The hotel ’ s Karma Spa provides another example of the design ’ s attention to detail . Its focal point — an authentic Turkish hammam — was completely hand-crafted , Gümüs notes . The 36,920-sq-ft ( 3,430-sq-m ) spa also offers both indoor and outdoor pools in addition to a VIP area with private hammam .
F & B continues the hotel ’ s theme of showcasing a variety of options , with dining outlets including the JW Steakhouse — which features a 2,000-bottle wine cellar — and Fires
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