Argos in Cappadocia
Nevşehir, Turkey
Argos in Cappadocia
Kayabaşı Sokak. No:23 50240 Uçhisar – Nevşehir
Turkey
www.argosincappadocia.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
The Doğuş Tourism Group / D-Hotels and Resorts
Date of Creation
2010
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Deniz Oktay Karkin – Hotel Manager
Hotel Positioning
Private Accommodation Facility
argos in Cappadocia
History & Story
Argos in Cappadocia is the result of a labor of love 25 years in the making and now a world-class hotel that exceeds the expectations of the most sophisticated of international travelers. Perched high above the village of Uchisar, a ten-minute walk away, the hotel is perfectly located for the exploration of all of Cappadocia’s. A mysterious, even unearthly expanse of ravines, canyons, mountains and valleys, it was formed by millions of years of soft volcanic lava and ash.
It began with the vision of turning a complex of ancient dwellings into a world-class luxury hotel. The dream was enhanced with the discovery of the ruins of Bezirhane, a 1500-year old rock-hewn monastery and later hostel for camel caravans on the legendary Silk Road. Finally, Argos in Cappadocia opened its doors as an elegant masterpiece – a highly imaginative boutique hotel and concert hall that reinterprets the rich traditions of the past for today’s discerning travelers in breathtaking fashion.
The hotel’s accommodations are offered in several styles, from stone rooms to Splendid Suites with private in-suite swimming pool. The rooms uniquely situated in seven restored “mansions” connected by underground tunnels and pay tribute, in design, to the region’s ancient underground architecture.
Date Renewal
The hotel was renewed in 2015.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• Unique location listed on UNESCO World Heritage List
• A hotel created in unique design of nature with slopes full of fairy-chimneys, made up of seven mansions located on a steep hillside and in a various public area scattered
• Unique assets like monastery, wine cellar, chapel, underground tunnels, organic vegetable gardens, endemics
• The underground wine cellar with an ancient winery has a capacity up to 70.000 bottles. Offering 374 ,different wines, the cellar now houses more than 22.000 bottles from all around Turkey along with world-class wines
• Awards and reputation
Location
The hotel is located high above the village of Uchisar, in a fairy tale land and the heart of Cappadocia in central Turkey. Cappadocia, an exceptional natural wonder, is characterized by fairy chimneys and a unique history and cultural heritage which adds to the uniqueness of this boutique hotel.
Key sites/activities in the area
• Goreme Open Air Museum (a UNESCO World Heritage site), with many ancient churches, chapels and frescoes
• Underground cities (Kaymakli, Derinkuyu and others)
• Uchisar Castle, overlooking much of the region
• Valleys (Zelve, Ihlara and others)
• Mt. Erciyes, Mt. Hasan and Mt. Gullu, three volcanoes that, 60 million years ago, erupted to form the volcanic rock of Cappadocia
• Pigeon Valley with its cliffside carved pigeon houses
• Hot air ballooning
• Underground wineries
• Outdoor sports: hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking
• Artisan centers: Avanos pottery, the center of terracotta art since 3000 BC, rug ateliers and jewelry
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Argos in Cappadocia offers 51 guest rooms and suites in seven different “mansions” and each accommodation uniquely designed and furnished with antique rugs and distinctive decorative pieces from the region.
The Monastery Mansion has two deluxe rooms and four suites.
The Tunnel Mansion has five stone rooms, one deluxe room, three suites a deluxe-to-splendid connecting and one splendid suite with private pool.
The Vasil Mansion offers one stone room, five deluxe rooms deluxe-to-deluxe connecting, and six suites.
The Gemil Mansion includes two stone rooms, one suit and three splendid suites.
The White Mansion has four deluxe rooms.
The Tıraz Mansion has five stone, four deluxe a deluxe-to-suite connecting and two suite rooms.
The Kavak Mansion has two suites.
• Stone rooms (170 – 258 square feet) offer fireplaces, air conditioning, Bose music systems and valley view options. It is ideal for couples and single.
• Deluxe rooms (290- 570 square feet) offer fireplaces, air conditioning, Bose music systems and valley view options. 16 Deluxe rooms.
• Suites (460- 785 square feet) offer a terrace, air conditioning, balcony or garden courtyard options Bose music systems and separate living areas.
• Splendid Suites (up to 1.000 square feet) feature private in-suite pools, air conditioning, magnificent views, accommodations carved into living rocks, terraces, separate living areas on multiple levels, even sitting niches that open onto public courtyards, Bose music systems and coffee machines.
Restaurants & Bars
• Seki Restaurant
The 100-seat Seki Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining overlooking the valley and “fairy chimneys” below. Serving outstanding regional and Turkish dishes as well as international cuisines prepared by professional chefs, the restaurant uses only fresh, local ingredients and even has a garden where fresh herbs and vegetables are harvested. Foodies also have the opportunity to visit the garden and handpick herbs and greens for use in their meal.
• Lounge
Guests can relax at Argos’ SEKI Lounge, where magnificent views of Pigeon Valley stretch beneath their feet. During the summer months, gentle breezes offer respite from the heat on the outdoor terrace, while in the colder months a crackling fire makes for a cozy indoor retreat.
• Cellar
Deep inside the caves of Argos in Cappadocia, SEKI’s cellar houses select wines and sweet wines from a variety of producers throughout Turkey along with world-class wines that reflect the character of Cappadocia, including varieties made from the hotel’s own Emir, Kalecik Karasi, Syrah , Boğazkere and Chardonnay grapes.
At SEKI’s cellar, you will find a majority of the best wines from the Anatolian region, attend wine tastings and get detailed information on Anatolian winemaking and Turkish winemakers. Moreover, guests will be able to sense the aura of the mystical atmosphere of the cellar that has been the resting place of Anatolian wines that date back thousands of years.
Wellness
• Therapy room
• In-room massage service
• Gym
• Turkish bath
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Bezirhane: The Bezirhane concert hall, initially part of an ancient monastery and later a linseed oil factory, has two connected halls with natural domes, large fireplaces, and superb acoustics. The facility, like no other venue in the world, is over 26 feet high with giant stone walls and pillars, It can accommodate 80 for sit-down meals, 120 theater style and up to 200 for receptions. This is an ideal venue for corporate meetings and incentive programs, catered special events, weddings and other occasions.
• Museum Hall: Being the most recent historical revival project and the newest annex to the hotel, Museum Hall is a multi-purpose venue that exhibits the remains of a second historical linseed oil factory underneath its glass floor. Honored with two of the most prestigious architecture awards of the country, this is an impressive space can accommodate 80 for sit-down meals and up to 110 for receptions.
• Chapel: Another historical venue revived by Argos in Cappadocia is excellent for wine tastings and cocktails as it is connected to Seki Cellar. The venue is also preferred for group dinners, private meetings and romantic dinners. Its terrace overlooking to Tıraz Castle and Pigeon Valley is ideal for BBQ parties, small concerts and intimate celebrations. Chapel can accommodate 24 for sit-down meals and up to 50 for receptions.
• Monks: One of the most special venues Argos in Cappadocia features is Monks. Built on the terraces on the slopes which gave its name to our restaurant Seki, Monks offers a breathtaking view of Cappadocia and the fairy chimneys. Moreover, it is a unique place for birthday parties or celebrating a special day with your close friends on its lush green grass – a rare sight to see in the region.
• Outdoor Pool: The hotel also has an outdoor pool which is heated all seasons and the pool beholds the magnificent and peaceful Mount Erciyes and Pigeon Valley panorama and it is another venue for sunrise breakfast, cocktail, private celebrations and romantic dinners.
Hotel & Restaurants Awards
2020-2021
• Argos in Cappadocia has been ranked among “The Best Hotel in Greece & Turkey” in the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020.
• International Hotel Awards 2020-21 “Highly Commended Wedding Venue Turkey”
• International Hotel Awards 2020-21“Highly Commended Small Luxury Hotel Turkey”
• World Travel Awards 2020 “Turkey’s Leading Heritage Hotel”
• World Luxury Restaurant Awards 2020 ‘’Country Win in Magnificent Scenic Views’’
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2020 ‘’Country Win in Luxury Romantic Hotel’’
• International Hotel Awards 2019-20 ‘’Best International Classic/ Heritage Hotel’’
• International Hotel Awards 2019-20 “Best Classic/Heritage Hotel for Europe”
• International Hotel Awards 2019-20 “Best Classic/Heritage Hotel for Turkey”
• International Hotel Awards 2019-20 “Highly Commended Wedding Venue Turkey”
• International Hotel Awards 2019-20 “Highly Commended Small Luxury Hotel Turkey”
• World Travel Awards 2019 “Turkey’s Leading Heritage Hotel”
• APEX EWPC 2019 “Best Venue for Intimate Wedding”
2017-2018
• International Hotel Awards 2018-19 “Best International Classic/Heritage Hotel”
• International Hotel Awards 2018-19 “Best Classic/Heritage Hotel for Europe”
• International Hotel Awards 2018-19 “Best Classic/Heritage Hotel for Turkey”
• International Hotel Awards 2018-19 “Best Sustainable Hotel for Europe”
• International Hotel Awards 2018-19 “Best Sustainable Hotel for Turkey”
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2018 “Seki Restaurant”
• World Travel Awards 2018 “Turkey’s Leading Heritage Hotel”
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 “Best Luxury Small Hotel – Turkey”
• Condé Nast Johansens Europe Awards for Excellence 2018 “Best for Weddings, Parties or Special Occasions”
• International Hotel Awards 2017-18 “Best Sustainable Hotel Turkey and Best Sustainable Hotel Europe”
• World Travel Awards 2017 “Turkey’s Leading Heritage Hotel”
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2017 “Seki Restaurant”
2016
• International Hotel Awards 2016-17 “Best Small Hotel-Turkey”
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2016 “Best Luxury Historical Hotel
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2016 “Seki Restaurant’’
• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016 ‘’The Silver Medal Turasan Kalecik Karasi Argos Vineyards 2011’’
• Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2016 ‘’The Silver Medal Turasan Syrah Argos Vineyards 2011’’
• Argos Bagcilik – Turasan, Argos Vineyards Syrah 2013 Central Anatolia has been awarded a Silver medal
• 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards – Silver Medal to Argos Bagcilik – Turasan, Argos Vineyards Syrah 2013 Central Anatolia
• International Wine Challenge- Syrah 2013 Silver Medal and Kalecik Karasi 2013 Bronze Medal
2014-2015
• International Hotel Awards 2014 “Best Hotel -Turkey”-“Sustainable Hotel-Turkey”
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2014 “Luxury Boutique Hotel-Turkey”
• Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards 2014 “Best 12 Small Hotels of the World”
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2014 “Seki Restaurant”
• Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2015 “Best Countryside Hotel of Europe”
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015 “Europe’s Best Scenic Environment”
• Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2015 “Best Countryside Hotel of Europe”
• National Geographic named argos in Cappadocia as one of the “10 Magnificent Hotels” 2015 in nationalgeographic.com and National Geographic book Destinations of a Lifetime
• Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2015 “Best Countryside Hotel of Europe”
• Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2015 “Seki Restaurant”
2010-2013
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013 “Luxury Romantic Hotel – Turkey”
• International Hotel Awards 2013 “Best Hotel-Turkey”, “Interior Design – “Highly Commended Turkey”
• Most Successful Tourism Investments of Turkey Research “Best Boutique Hotel Investment-Turkey”
• World Luxury Hotel Awards 2012 “Luxury Boutique Hotel – Turkey”
• Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2013
“Sustainable Hospitality & Corporate Social Responsibility”
• International Hotel Awards 2012 “Hotel-Turkey”, “Interior Design -Turkey”
• Departures.com “One of The 10 Best Wine Resorts of The World”
• Ace of M.I.C.E. Awards; “Best Hotel with Boutique and Special Meeting Services”
• First Turkish member of Eco-Luxury Network
• Best Location in Boutique Hotels, Voyager Magazine
• “Top Ten Honeymoon Spots” of the World, by Gayot.com
• “Best View”, Condé Nast Johansens Excellency Awards 2012
• Fodor’s Travel 2011 “Best Local Flavor” Award
• Finalist 2011 in Condé Nast Johansens’ “Most Romantic Hotel” category; the only hotel in Turkey to win this honor for one year in succession
• Arkiparc 2011: Real Estate Development Award based on the hotel’s unique location, aesthetic appreciation of the surrounding landscape, interconnected living spaces, outstanding interior design and decoration and sustainable environmental sensitivity
• Travel Weekly Magazine 2011; Silver Magellan Award
• Green Award 2010-Condé Nast Johansens, the only Turkish hotel among the finalists
• 45 Best Hotels of the World 2010 from Travel + Leisure, the only property in Turkey selected
• The Most Romantic Hotels Award: Kiwi Collection, the world leader luxury hotels website
• Martha Stewart Show – “Adventures in Turkey”: In October 2010, the Hallmark Channel broadcast “The Martha Stewart Show” from the hotel, including a personal visit by Stewart, a profile of the property and interview with the general manager.
Number of employees
95