We were told that we couldn’t stay in the hotel because surnames weren’t the same. They said it was a “law”. They couldn’t show us the law or policy… supposedly had to call for management approval. Even after management approval we were stopped and questioned every time we entered the hotel.
The window in the room was left open by staff and it rained the day we checked in. So, one of the beds were wet, the floor was wet, and so was the window sill…we had to call for dry towels so we could shower… all towels were used to clean and dry the room. It took them forever to bring them up and they wouldn’t leave them until we gave them all of the others in trade. For 7 years I have been traveling to Turkey usually staying 10-14 days each visit … I have been all over the country (From Istanbul to Trabzon to Urfa and everywhere in between) Never have I ever been made to feel so uncomfortable!!!