Double Tree by Hilton Trabzon  

On Turkey’s Black Sea coast in Trabzon, a seafront 5-star hotel with direct beach access. Minutes from the city center and about 15 minutes to the airport, it sits close to Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Atatürk Pavilion, Trabzon Museum, Şenol Güneş Stadium and the Boztepe lookout.

Marine-inspired art by Trabzon artists dots the lobby and corridors for a local, contemporary vibe. The property has 189 rooms and suites with tall picture windows, complimentary Wi-Fi, 42-inch HDTVs, mini-bar, coffeemaker and a work desk. Suites add a separate living area, sofa bed and a second TV; connecting rooms are available for families.

Enjoy an indoor pool with sea views, outdoor pool options and a full spa with Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and massage services. Keep fit in the sea-view gym, grab snacks at the lobby shop or unwind with 24-hour room service. Direct access to the water lets you trade city noise for sea-breeze mornings.

A 24-hour business center supports last-minute work needs, and 600 sq.m. of event space hosts meetings, conferences and weddings for up to 450 guests. Private dining rooms, meeting facilities, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and on-site parking make business easy.

All-day restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating serves international dishes alongside Black Sea specialties like anchovy, Akçaabat meatballs, laz pastry, pepecura and Hamsiköy rice pudding. 24-hour room service keeps late arrivals and night-owls happy.