Location
Konya, Turkey

Tucked beside the Mevlana Museum in the historic center of Konya, this hotel is set within restored 200-year-old Turkish homes overlooking the museum's gardens. Intimate and boutique, the hotel's stone walls, shaded garden terraces and views of the Mevlana Tomb and neighboring Asmali Mescit invite contemplation. A garden cafe, small library and a series of peaceful indoor and outdoor sitting areas create the feeling of staying in a well-loved private home rather than a conventional hotel.

Guest rooms blend traditional Turkish craftsmanship with eclectic design. Wrought-iron beds are dressed in crisp white linens, while Anatolian patchwork carpets, stone and tile accents, hardwood floors and custom-made furnishings lend each room a distinct character. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar, electric kettle with tea and coffee service, iPod docking station, flat-screen television, writing desk and sitting area. Bathrooms feature Matteo Thun-designed fixtures, bathrobes, slippers, deluxe toiletries and walk-in showers.

Mornings begin with a generous garden breakfast served at the table, accompanied by breads, fruit, cereals, yogurt and freshly squeezed orange juice. Throughout the day, guests can linger over tea in the garden overlooking the Mevlana grounds or retreat to the cafe's cozy interior with its original stone walls and juniper wood details. The property's restoration preserved historic Turkish architecture while adapting it for contemporary use, extending the life of traditional homes at the heart of Konya.