A boutique hotel near the water, Beyond has a sober but sophisticated décor of burnt orange and dark wood. The rooms are large, with a decent desk area for working, ethernet and wireless connectivity (free) and - even in the single rooms - a jacuzzi. Not bad for €100. The feel is inspired by (lifted from) the Starck/Shrager hotels, but they pull it off handsomely. Staff are friendly and helpful, and entranced if guests use the occasional word of Turkish. A nice touch is the platter of nuts, raisins and stuffed apricots delivered to each room. The restaurant (No 5 Café) is entirely missable - though not overly expensive, the food is routine.
- Beyond Hotel Izmir
