The S Ascend Hotel Collection

Free Wi-Fi an on-site restaurant and bar and walking-distance access to the beach make the S by Ascend Hotel Collection a prime choice in western Turkey. The S makes the most of its gorgeous surroundings by featuring huge windows and lots of outdoor space in its contemporary design. All 132 smoking and non-smoking rooms are stylishly outfitted with natural wood furnishings and feature bathrooms with glass doors. In-room amenities include free Wi-Fi flat-panel TVs minibars kettles and hairdryers. The on-site restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining as well as a poolside bar and room service.

Active guests stay fit in the exercise room or by renting a bike before cooling off in the seasonal outdoor pool. The 24-hour front desk and concierge are great resources for local recommendations. The hotel also boasts business services babysitting services and free parking. About four miles south of downtown Alacati the S Hotel is a five-minute walk from the beach on Turkey's west coast. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive of several beaches some famous for wind surfing as well as the Oasis Waterpark.

Guests drive into town to reach restaurants and shopping. The city of Cesme 20 minutes away is home to Cesme Castle and the Cesme Museum. Guests travel a half-hour to explore the Erythrai archaeological ruins. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is 56 miles east.