As our vacation headed toward the heart of Turkey, we spent an overnight in Canakkale at Kolin Hotel. The Hotel is situated along the Dardanelles Strait, providing a picturesque backdrop for our visit.
We checked in to the Kolin Hotel shortly before dinner, following a stop to visit the Troy Ruins. We checked into our room, which was clean and modern. The bed, which was probably a queen, was comfortable. While our stop was only overnight, the room was comfortable for our short visit. The hotel, as a whole, was very modern, clean and well cared for.
It was very chilly when we arrived, so we didn’t venture outside. However, the view from our room overlooked a manicured property along the Dardanelles. On a warmer day, a stroll around the property would have been pleasant, based on our view. It was obvious that the same attention given to the hotel was also evident in the upkeep of the grounds.
Our stay at Kolin Hotel included both dinner after our arrival as well as breakfast the following morning. Dinner was a good way to top off a full day of traveling. The meticulously attended buffet offered a wide variety of options. We had the evening on our own, but didn’t venture out. There are businesses within walking distance, but the combination of travel and weather kept us inside for the evening.
We dined again for breakfast before another full day of travel that would end at another hotel in Kusadasi. Breakfast was equally enjoyable, with a varied selection of breakfast choices.
Our visit was part of a vacation package that included hotels, so I do not know the exact price paid for our room. However, the rooms are listed on the internet at around $70 currently. At that price point, this hotel was a bargain. Trip Advisor currently lists this hotel as the #1 hotel in Canakkale.
Overall, this hotel was clean, comfortable, affordable and offered exceptional views of the Dardanelles. As a bonus, the food was excellent. If I were traveling back to Canakkale, I would definitely consider this hotel first.