Hotel Parkim Palas

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The arrival at the hotel is interesting. I had a look at the photo of the hotel and it gave me the impression the hotel was rather on its own. On arrival you couldn't be so wrong!
You’re really are in the thick of it; lively bars, shops selling everything fake and the
noise of the bars competing! But then again we did arrive at 10.30pm. The checking in was efficient and the reception area was well kept, clean and tidy. We were then taken to our room.
The room was no 211; it was in the furthest corner of the hotel you could find, view out of the windows, a nice view of a wall and a car park. The room was clean, basic and air-conditioned, no balcony! I am not sure if they put new arrivals in there hoping that people will accept it and stay quiet, I am afraid not me! I returned to the reception, 5 minutes away, and was assured we would be moved to a room the following day, which we were. (thank you!). The new room was bigger, same facilities, except for the bathroom had leaks everywhere, the floor was continually wet. The cleaner was excellent, she tidies
up everyday, and kept the bathroom clean as best as she could, leaving floor towels for the leaks. The best thing of all, the balcony looked out over the pool and the Bay.
The pool area is nice, although in places it looked a little untidy and could have done with a sweep every now and then, there is a dirt ring around the pool where the water finishes, if removed with a jet washer out of season, would greatly improve the look of the pool, but once again, once your in, its lovely.
The food is very basic, after a few days we ended up eating out for breakfast and evening meal. Normally the food in the hotel is pasta, rice, potatoes, chicken or beef, and a lot of Turkish salad mixes, with fruit, and local deserts. Breakfast is well, no comment.
After being so negative on arrival, and you have been there for a few days, you actually realise that the place isn’t bad at all, the staff are friendly, very polite, and there is nothing the hotel staff will not do to help you out. Once you are actually in the hotel the hustle and bustle from outside disappears, and you are in a little oasis of tranquility. The beach is 1 minute walk out through the hotel, and the time we was there we never had any trouble getting a sun bed.
Would I go back, probably yes, probably no, if that is any help! For the price paid for the holiday, I refuse to complain. If you think about cost, by the time you take the flights out of it, it doesn’t leave much for the hotel accommodation and food!
Thank you for a lovely two weeks Parkim Palas.

Just spent 2 weeks in this hotel. Staff very good but meals very limited.
Evening meals, need to be improved, hot food 3 types only, normally luke warm, not hot. Most food looked as if it had been out before and reused. Incorrect labelling of many dishes.
Children's food choice very poor.
First hotel room offered, taps in bathroom did not work, toilet dirty, shower rusty. Could not solve problem with reception staff had to involve holiday rep then solved immediately.
This hotel is merging with the one next door, and is becoming fully inclusive for 2008 I hope they can solve the catering problems before then.

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We have been for 3 years running and it has been brilliant!
We are going again this year can't wait.
The hotel is situated in the centre the beach can be seen as you are eating your meals.
The rooms were spectacular as well as the food, all the natural foods growing were great plus the animals made the hotel brilliant!
O n the beach it was great you had service straight away plus staff were very friendly and the children really enjoyed it the environment was very friendly like the ambience.
It was great for the kids as there were lots of bars for them leaving them out of the clubs in bar street which are for clubbers not families.
The entertainment at the hotel was always good and amusing it was family entertainment. There were also things such as learn how to speak Turkish and aerobics classes to do during the day so really you could never get bored! Thank you for a great visit!
Shops were right outside the doorstep and items of clothing were very cheap. The hotel for me felt very safe as there were security guards around the hotel all day even at night. I also loved the different restaurants for the hotel they were brilliant plus I liked the different continental foods and chefs as there was always something new to try.
Overall I think the hotel is absolutely fantastic I will definitely be coming back! I would recommend this hotel to all families it is excellent! I will be going to Turkey on the 13 of August and I can’t wait.
So I would like some people to try this resort because once you have been you need to go again!

This hotel was a great find. Probably one of the best in the Gumbet/Bodrum area. Two weeks wasn't enough here.
The hotel is set in a stunning garden, with flowers, banana plants, shrubs, lemon trees, cats, and even a family of tortoise. The pool was large and with plenty of sun loungers. This environment made for a wonderful setting.
The location of the hotel is superb, right in the centre of Gumbet. Beach is at back of hotel, Main Street at front door. Two dolmus stops nearby. Easy walk to bar street, shops, and restaurants. Everything is at the hotel or close by. However it was not noisy and very relaxing in the grounds or by the pool.
All the staff can speak English. They are very helpful and friendly, from the cleaners to the reception area. They made you welcome and couldn't do enough for you.
The rooms were very clean, bedding and towels changed daily. Our balcony opened onto the picturesque garden. There was free air conditioning too. The mini bar was overpriced, so we just refilled it with drinks bought from the shop across the street, and they never knew.
Food was fine, if somewhat limited in choice of evening meal dishes rather than the quality of them. What we ate in the hotel was OK, but often we took advantage of the hotels guests’ 30% discount.
In the Park Steak Restaurant great food deal with a 3 course steak meal and wine for £6. Beat that. Or 30% off the Green Dragon Chinese, which was again top value for money and a wide ranging choice of dishes. Hotel has three of four bars in its grounds, with BOGOF drinks offers most nights.
To sum up this is a top hotel and great value for money. Well located, with excellent facilities, staff, and a unique setting. We will definitely go back to this hotel.

We have just returned from our first holiday to Turkey staying at the Parkim Palas. The hotel was lovely set in stunning gardens and the rooms are kept very clean.
The staff at the Parkim Palas are really friendly and always there to help. The hotel is central to everything in Gumbet.
I quite liked the food at the hotel but I know there were a few moans, but that’s English people for you that are used to chips and more chips.
We had a really great time and will definitely think about returning next year.
Thank you.

We have just come back from a great holiday; the hotel is in a wonderful location with plenty to do.
The staff are so helpful with a great sense of humour. The rooms are quite small but clean with good air conditioning and plenty of hot water.
The gardens all around are well kept and the flowers are amazing, and don’t be surprised to see a family of Tortoise in the grass. The boat trip is a must with a lovely lunch and afternoon Tea and cakes.
If you have never had a Turkish bath try one, it's wonderful and a real good laugh.
We thought the food was o.k., if there was anything they could improve on I think this would be it.
Overall this hotel is really good, the staff welcome all children, and you just know that they really care that you have a good time. This was our first time in Turkey but it won’t be our last.

What a lovely place! You've got the best of both worlds as you can go out the front reception area into the main street, or out the back area and you're on the beach.
Rooms were of a reasonable size for Turkey and the only down side was the size of the shower as a bit small, would prefer a double one.
Food- very limited choices, however when you get 30% off in the surrounding restaurants, what more can you ask for.
We only realised how good the steakhouse was on the last night of our holiday and wished that we had went there earlier.
All in all it was one of the best holidays I have ever had, and I am looking forward to going back to this hotel in 2 weeks time! (07)

The hotel itself was great the rooms were a bit on the small side but it didn’t matter how me and my fella saw it you’re only going to sleep in there.
The pool was huge and all the staff were dead friendly. The only problem we had was with the food - there wasn't much choice some night were great but others were a bit limited. for about £8 across the road at the aloha restaurant you can have a three course steak dinner mmm.

The aloha bar next door to the restaurant (just across the road) is a great night and dead cheap plus the staff are great. If you don’t enjoy it there then you’re in the wrong resort.

Well that’s my holiday over sad so it is. I must say though that this hotel was a fantastic place joy to stay at.
I can only repeat what so many have said before that the staff were fantastic, rooms were clean, tidy and kept very well we were in room 130 very near the pool, beach and the diner, my partner and I were with another 2 couples who also enjoyed there stay I would and will recommend this hotel to all our friends, we will be back next year in may if all goes to plan.
Also can I say the diner straight across the road is fantastic as an option at the end of the night there is a chap the called Gunter a great wee man. Anyway hope all who visit here enjoy it as much as we did.

The excellent location of this hotel has a secondary road outside its front door and the beach within 20 yards of its back door. Gumbet town centre has everything a tourist wants within a five minute walk but a few bars and tourist-type shops are all in the same road as the hotel. The local bus service (dolmus) runs past the door about every five minutes and trips to nearby Bodrum take about 15 minutes for a 70p fare.
The hotel staff are friendly and helpful with every request being greeted with a smile.
Rooms are basic and clean but there is no tea or coffee-making equipment available.
Evening meals are included in the price but the big disappointment is the quality of the food with a buffet arrangement for breakfast and evening meal. The variety of dishes in the evening is very limited with, usually, only two options of meat course and badly overcooked vegetables. On one occasion we were even offered mixed, tinned vegetables, again overcooked. A cooked breakfast is available at extra cost. The hotel owns and runs a steak bar and a restaurant where a 30% discount is available to residents. We didn't bother trying it, guessing that as the food came from the same kitchen as the main evening fare, the standard would be similar.
There is free entertainment laid on every evening from about 10.30pm and includes Russian dancers, belly dancers and is of a high standard.