Van Hotels with Bars

I had booked to stay in another hotel in Van but arrived to find that it was closed because of COVID-19. Staff there alerted Celal, the English-speaking manager of Athena Life Otel, who kindly collected me and arranged for me to stay in his hotel. He gave me a very genuine welcome and made very helpful arrangements for my touring programme. There is a great deal to explore in the vicinity of Van and I enjoyed my stay very much. I also met the owner and his younger brother and found them both very friendly. The breakfasts were good (despite the usual change from buffet to plated meal in this time of pandemic) and were served by a very courteous waiter. My room was pleasant, with a comfortable bed and satisfactory en-suite facilities. On TV one could watch Turkish and Japanese news in English as well as a large variety of programmes in Turkish. I can recommend the hotel for the friendliness of the staff and its central location in the city, and certainly intend to stay there on my next visit to Van.

-the hotel location is close to the town center however situated on a narrow road. - although they said that parking is available for those who have a car, that is not true, you have to park your car on the road in front of the hotel or any other empty place you can find. - the hotel personnel are friendly and can speak Persian. - the hotel has a small elevator that can accommodate only two people and is also very noisy and not safe. - the corridor on each floor has a sensor to switch on and off the light but most of the time sensors are not working and you find yourself in a dark corridor. -the rooms have old fashion key locks and if it is not closed from the inside can be opened from the outside. - The sheets for the blanket and the bed are not clean and very old. - the room was dirty and had not been cleaned. - the fridge in the room was not cooling at all. - no towel and no shampoo has been put in the bathroom. - there was no hanger in the bathroom to hang your towel. -there were no slippers in the bathroom and if you are not careful, you could easily slide. - there was no soap in the bathroom to wash your hand. - there was no water to wash your butt and the toilet paper was so thin for drying. - there was no cleaning of the room during the four days of staying at this hotel. - no trash bin in the room. - breakfast was salad, butter,chees, and boiled eggs plus soup more or less the same every day.

With a stay at Grand Hotel Van in Van (İpekyolu), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Cheese Shops Bazaar and 6 minutes by foot from Ulu Camii. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Van Great Mosque and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Van Museum.Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 11:30 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Crystall Hotel is centrally located in Van, a 4-minute walk from Van State Theater and 6 minutes by foot from Van Great Mosque. This spa hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Van Museum and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Fortress of Van.Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free valet parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.