Lujo Art & Joy Bodrum

Since I first saw the a la carte concept of the Lujo (that???s Lu-xury and Jo-y), I???ve wanted to holiday there. Although one thing that put me off was the size - I???m more of a boutique hotel-type girl. However, the Lujo is without doubt enormous, it takes an age to get your head around where to go/eat/sunbathe etc. But once you get your bearings, gone up and down a few escalators, jumped on a few buggies, it???s not that daunting. We stayed in a Forest Room, mainly because of the Privileges of the Lujo Edition (although that???s actually just the Kuu restaurant which although we had wonderful meals and service there, I???m not convinced the extra ?????????? we paid made it worth it). Most of the meals we ate in the numerous restaurants were ok/good. However, if you???re British please heed my advice: order your starter, eat said starter, before you order your main - if you order your starters and mains together, they???ll all come out simultaneously. I found this infuriating. But hey, it???s just a culture clash with the main occupants of the hotel: Russians. All the beaches were lovely, service pretty spot on. All the staff are without doubt brilliant. Never grumpy, just happy to please all without clicking their fingers for a tip! If you???re a wino like me be warned the AI Turkish wines aren???t that great. I enjoyed the Studio of Miraval- a simple French rose. Another important note is go to the main lobby and enjoy the relaxed ambience and relish a glass of Moet or Veuve Clicquot served from the chocolate bar. It was scrumptious and so dignified. My shout out to the following staff who deserve medals for brilliance: Suleiman and Recep in Gaia (or whatever they are calling the fish restaurant today). And the wonderful, friendly Okan. Eyup from the Italian. Saline and especially Sarah from Kuu. Ruken and Oyku the lovely champagne servers. Special shout out to Umit and his Rolls Royce buggy! And lastly, my final award to employee of the year (stay) goes to Emre. He???s not just divine, speaks faultless English, is very personable and, imo, has all the skills which will take him far in this world. A general manager in the making. I???ve stayed at the Maxx Royal in both Kemer and Belek before, the Lujo is the same kind of concept but more affordable. How does it fare? Well, Maxx Kemer is simply the best in all inclusive terms. Maxx Belek is a bit of a golf widow hangout. The Lujo fares well, it has to be nearly on par - but not quite (but bang for your bucks, yup, it???s a winner).

Luxurious hotel, polite staff, delicious food, especially Gaia restaurant (special thanks to Mrs. Mediha). Our son really enjoyed spending time at Kijo Club(special thanks to Mr. Atilla). The view from our room was amazing. The room was spotlessly clean. And of course big thanks to our attentive joy advisers Khadija and Hanna!

Atmosphere was so unique and full of beautiy . I love the hospitality and services in Lujo. Everything was more than perfect.