insideKENT Magazine Issue 26 - May 2014 | Page 119

TRAVEL A TURKISH RETREAT Golden Cave Suites Tucked away in the residential area of Ürgüp, amid the historical region of Cappadocia, Golden Cave Suites is truly nothing less than spectacular. Offering unique and inviting accommodation for the discerning traveller, this impressive hotel provides an authentic and relaxing haven from which to while away your time and simply absorb the magic of historic Turkey. Estimated to be more than 300 years old, the original building and restored cave rooms were first purchased in 2009 by Dr Uluc Hasimoglu. Intent on constructing a superb hotel that would preserve the look and feel of its original historic build, Hasimoglu devised what was to be a lengthy restoration process, and set to work on making his vision a reality. Four painstaking years later, and with no expense spared, Golden Cave Suites is proud to flaunt its final product. And with each and every room excavated and built solely using the world-famous rocks of the region, not to mention unique in design and décor, what a completion it is! From the hotel's standard and deluxe rooms, to their majestic superior and royal apartments, there is a style and budget to suit all tastes. Moreover, whilst the high-quality accommodation speaks for itself, the hotel equally prides itself on delivering customer satisfaction and care with its first-class services and Anatolian hospitality. Here, the rooms incorporate modern day amenities, such as free high-speed WiFi, coffee and tea making facilities, a safe, free smart TV and satellite, heating, toiletries, a pillow menu and more; however, they include the more traditional touches too, such as handembroidered bedding and Turkish bathrobes and slippers. In addition to the fabulous rooms, the hotel's on-site restaurant serves up a great variety of ethnic and international dishes all day long, while the terraces prove a perfect spot from which to watch the sunset and enjoy a beverage over