The Green Park Kartepe Hotel  

Perched on the summit of the Samanlı Mountains at Kartepe Ski Center, this mountain ski resort looks over Kartepe’s slopes with Sapanca Lake and Izmit Bay in the distance. About an hour from Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen (≈100 km) and roughly 35 km from Izmit, it’s a family-friendly base for winter skiing and summer adrenaline sports. Ski-in/ski-out access puts you steps from the lifts and the action.

Housed in a modernist building, the hotel blends warm-colour, classically styled rooms with practical comforts. There are 300 guestrooms featuring fireplaces, pillowtop beds, LCD TVs and private bathrooms with tubs; some suites add separate living rooms and equipped kitchenettes. Expect sweeping mountain and lake views and central heating for cozy stays.

A full-service wellness centre includes a spa with massages, hammam and sauna plus an indoor pool and health club for chill recovery after the slopes. On the fun side you'll find a ski school, ski storage, 17 ski tracks, an arcade, nightclub, bowling and karaoke. Free self-parking and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy; wake up to crisp mountain air and lake views.

Event-ready with a business center, conference space and multiple meeting rooms. Complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps teams connected, and the hotel offers dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle for a surcharge.

Four on-site restaurants serve a range of options, including Simsek Restaurant with authentic Turkish cuisine. Buffet breakfasts and dinners are offered, there are two bars/lounges to unwind in, and 24-hour room service is available for late-night returns from the slopes.