Sacred House — Hotel in Urgup

One of the most amazing hotels (although this is more than a hotel) we’ve ever stayed in. Words are worthless to describe this place, it’s a whole experience and there is a reason why it’s called Sacred. From the first talk I had with Melih (an amazing person, strongly guest oriented and willing to take the extra mile at any moment to provide an unforgettable experience) for the booking and until check out, everything was top. Easy & pleasant check in at the heat of a cozy fireplace, got a detailed tour of the hotel by our guest assist Gondal (such a friendly, polite and helpful person that made our stay so easy and for whom none of our requests seemed impossible, fixing everything we needed and answering all our questions with a smile on the face). As about the rooms - we stayed for the first night in Archangel and the other 3 in Sanctuary. Hard to explain how amazing both are. Each room of the hotel has a different design, unique and with a strong character. The architecture of the whole establishment is simply fantastic and the attention to details is out of this world. A crazy underground pool (it’s called Inferno, and to be honest if hell is like this, it’s not bad at all), a cozy restaurant and an imposing bar with perfect cocktails. Art pieces at every corner (the old bible at the lobby gave me quite some feeling when holding it) and the music that you can hear in every corner is specially chosen (different for each part of the day) to put you in different moods in a very relaxing and positive way. The food at the Virtus restaurant is delicious and the signature cocktails, wow, simply amazing. Great Turkish breakfast, very good service, super prompt room service. The rooms was daily crystal clear, the laundry service unbelievable fast. As unreal as it may seem, this place is real, unique and it really is an experience (as long as you have the power to understand the this whole amazing concept), a sacred one. The New Year Celebration was the Best we’ve ever been to! And a huge appreciation to the whole staff, they are amazing, hard workers and with a kindness that is hard to find our days. From super Melih to the kind and always smiling hotel manager Funda, to Gondal, the bar staff, housekeeping ladies, the ones lightning up the chimney, the restaurant staff, the whole reception team - everyone was amazing, making our stay unique and unforgettable (and apologies if I forgot to mention any of them). In a world where most of us unfortunately embrace a bit too much the AI and robotization, this people make you understand that soul can not be faked or replaced. Big claps for the creator of this amazing place! Traveling a lot, but this kind of experience is quite rare. Therefor, thank you extremely much for everything and we will...

A Legendary LOVE-story, a MIRACLE:

Having traveled over 30 countries, but especially having stayed in top most beautiful hotels and resorts in Turkey, it would be unfair to put this hotel merely as number one. Sacred House is the story of an out-of-this-world reality, another dimension, an out-of-time myth, both as a fairy-tale and divine-love.

The hotel offers you a castle-, or palace-like reality from 250 years ago, with its magnificent Greek architecture, neo-classic decor, and valuable antique objects, ranging from its reception lounge, summer room, restaurant, courtyard, and spa, to its rooms where you would be staying at. And once you come in here, even if your body leaves back, part of your mind and heart remains there forever.

I stayed in the Full Moon room and I can't recall the joy, passion and warmth of this enchanting room anywhere else, it had the beauty of fairy tales, I couldn't get enough of my photos and videos to share with my loved ones for 3 days. All rooms at the Sacred House have different names and themes (eg Sultan, Enlightenment, Divine, Harem ...); each of them offering a magical lifestyle and culture from centuries ago. The spiritual energies that emerge from these places, which are well established on the sacred legends of the clashes of good and bad, touch the human Heart like a Divine Light, thus healing it, and every corner of the hotel bestows upon you a true Miracle - every moment!

The Sacred House staff (all without exception, from reception to restaurant) must have been blessed with the serene spiritual energies of this hotel, their faces reflect a sincere smile and love flowing from within, making you feel like family in such a short time. The breakfasts and dinners are legendary as well just like the hotel itself, both in quality and diversity as well as in terms of care and service, thus making you forget the famous breakfast and meals of beautiful Alacati or Antalya resorts.

Mr. Turan Gulcuoglu, who created Sacred House, is undoubtedly a brilliant and artistic Genius inspired by the Divine Spirituality within. As a science-based Bogazici & Caltech graduate who worked at NASA, but later devoted his life to spiritual healing and enlightenment, I would consider myself to have reached my ultimate goal the day I can see his vast Creativity in the books I write.

The mystical themed musical play-list, created by Mr. Turan himself (and also published in Spotify), embraces the spiritual energies in different parts of the hotel, and melts your insides with peace and joy. I am now in my house in Istanbul, accompanied by these music, but my heart and soul are still living in the timeless Love and Joy from the Sacred House.

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I had seen the hotel when I booked the hotel in Turkey, and the room was cheaper than the hotel I planned to book, but I was too timid to check in after seeing the pictures, so I decided to go to #ScaredHouse restaurant for lunch and check in.

Scared House is more flavorful and realistic than its sister hotel Sacred Mansion (opened for about a year, not many people know about it), it is a living #mysterious mansion.

The building is very European, and it feels okay to come in during the day, which is normal than expected. The corridor bathroom is dark style, with weird and strange oil paintings on the walls, full of atmosphere but also very gloomy. It's nice to come here to take pictures or have a massage.

I wanted to go to the Blood pool of #ScaredHouse for spa photos, but when I consulted by phone, I was told that it was not allowed to bring mobile phones in for privacy reasons? ! ! ! However, this newly opened sister store ScaredMansion allows mobile phone photography, and the spa project is half price during the promotion period! After discount, a one-hour massage is only 60 euros, including the blood pool and sauna experience, which is very cost-effective. I went to Scared Mansion for spa and lunch, and only came to Scared House for lunch and taking photos.

The design of the restaurant in Sacred House Hotel is better than that of Scared Mansion White Lilith, and the restaurant in Scared House is also better.

We tried the lunch at the Lilith restaurant in Sacred Mansion Hotel. We were the only table of guests at lunch! After a disappointing lunch, we decisively cancelled our reservation for the evening. Scared House's restaurant is still better, but the service can't keep up. There are few guests, but the dishes are very slow to serve, and they need to be urged. It's only supported by the environment. No wonder the business is so deserted! It feels flashy and unrealistic.

I still like this place more than its newly opened sister hotel. If you just want to take photos and check in, you can definitely try it.

Since I didn't stay, I can only comment on the hotel's appearance and restaurant and compare the sister hotel for everyone to refer to.

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