TURKEY

Adana (population 842,000) is in southern Turkey, 25 mi./ 40 km inland from the Mediterranean coast, southeast of Istanbul and Ankara.It is Turkey's fourth largest city, an important textile industry center, and a gold trading center.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Ataturk Caddesi 13.

Tel: (322) 111-323.

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights from Ankara; trains from Mersin and Ankara.

Ozler Caddesi Kurukopru 142, Adana, TR-01060.

Hotel Tel: (322) 352-3600.

Fax: (322) 352-1945.

Casino Tel: (322) 352-3231.

Fax: (322) 352-4855.

Type: First class commercial hotel & slot casino.

Location: In city center 5 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the train station.

Casino Games: slots.

Amenities: 166 rooms, 11 suites, 2 restaurants, nightclub, Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNS.Rates US$80 - 280.

Affiliation: Cesars Casino's.

Turan Cemal Beriker Buly.30, Adana.

Hotel Tel: (322) 457-5810.

Fax: (322) 454-2834.

Casino Tel: (322) 454-6655.

Fax: (322) 457-9131.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).Major credit cards.

Rates: on request.

Affiliation: Emperyal Casino's.

Akbuk, Didim-Soke, Aydin.

Hotel Tel: (635) 61001.

Casino Tel: (635) 61001.

Fax: (635) 61005.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Rates: On request.

P.K.85, Akbuk, Didim-Soke, Aydin.

Casino Tel: (635) 61528.

Fax: (635) 61534.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).Closes for winter.Major credit cards.

Rates: On request.

Alanya (population 22,190) is on Turkey's southern Turquoise Coast of the Mediterranean Sea.It is a tourist resort that can only be reached by private car or bus.it has no airport or train service.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourist Office, Carsi Mah, Kalearkasi Caddesi, Alyana.

Tel: (242) 5113-1240.

Cikcilli Koyu, Alanya TR-07400.

Hotel Tel: (242) 5138616.

Fax: (242) 513-0913.

Casino Tel: (242) 5136706.

Fax: (242) 513-6707.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Kozmos Turizm Ve Ticaret A.S.

Grand Kaptan Hotel & Casino ___ Hotel Address: Iskele Cad.62, Alanya.

Tel: (242) 511-4900.

Fax: (242) 511-2000.

Casino Address: Obagol Mevkii, Alanya.

Tel: (242) 514-0217.

Fax: (323) 514-0245.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Emperyal Casino's.

The capital Ankara (2.2 million) is in central Turkey, 272 miles / 450 km east of Istanbul.Turkey's second largest city has little of tourist interest except its government activities.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari no.33, Ankara, Turkey.

Tel: (312) 230-1911.

HOW TO GET THERE: International and domestic flight, express train, and bus from Istanbul.

Buklum Sokak 1, Ankara.

Hotel Tel: (312) 417-6200.

Fax: (312) 417-6214.

Casino Tel: (312) 419-4515 or (312) 419-4863.Fax.(312) 425-1916.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: Near government offices, 31 km / 19 mi from Esenboga Int'l Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 308 rooms, restaurant, bars, health club.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: US$80 - 145.

Affiliation: Dedeman Casino's.

Tahran Caddesi 12, Kavklidere, Ankara, TR-06700.

Hotel Tel: (312) 468-2888.

Casino Tel: (312) 4262543.

Fax: (312) 426-2571.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: New city area within walking distance of main shopping, government offices, and embassies.

Clientele: Nationals & tourist.

Casino: European style.

Games: 20 slots (US$0.50), 12 tables (5 blackjack (US$5-100), 5 American roulette (US$1 - 100), 1 baccarat: 1 (US$5 - 100)).

Open: 6pm-5am.No Entrance Fee.ID / Passport required.Minimum gaming age 18.Dress tie & jacket.

Casino Language: English.

Casino Currency: US$.

Amenities: 327 rooms, 28 suites, 2 restaurants, bar, disco, indoor pool, health club.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.

Rates: US $154 - 350.

Tax: 12%.

Description: The Ankara Hilton is the city's prime hotel.Affiliation casino managed by TG.1.Turistik, A.S.

Cihan Sok.6, Sihhiye, Ankara, TR-06430.

Hotel Tel: (312) 231-7660.

Casino Tel: (312) 231-7660.

Fax: (312) 229-5176.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Casino Games: 94 slots, 9 tables (4 blackjack, 4 American roulette, 1 Oasis stud poker).

Amenities: 118 rooms., restaurant, bar.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$10 - 180.

Affiliation: Surmeli Casino's.

Ataturk Bulvari 183, Kavaklidere, Ankara, TR-06680.

Hotel Tel: (312) 425-6555.

Fax: (312) 425-5070.

Casino Tel: (312) 419-3840 or (312) 419-3838.

Fax: (312) 419-3839.

Type: Moderate deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: Near the US Embassy, 10 minutes from city center.

Clientele: Nationals & Tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 194 rooms, 14 suites, restaurant, bar, grill, nightclub, pool.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$100.220.

Affiliation: Cesar's Casino's.

Tandogan Meydani, Ankara TR-06570.

Hotel: (312) 231-7760.

Fax: (312) 230-2330.

Casino Tel: (312) 231-3373.

Fax: (312) 2313747.

Type: Deluxe hotel / casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 171 rooms / suites.

Rates: US$ 150.325.

Affiliation: Kozmos Turizm Ve Ticaret A.S.

Noktali Sokak, Kavaklidere, Ankara TR-06700.

Hotel Tel: (312) 468-5454.

Casino Tel: (312) 427-4774.

Fax: (312) 468-3124.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 311 rooms, 3 restaurants, bar, business center, health club, pool.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / AIR / CB / DC / EC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: US$145 - 580.

Antalya (population 131,000) is on Turkey's southern Turquoise Coast of the Mediterranean Sea, It is a popular vacation destination for Europeans and Turks.In the summer hotel rooms are in short supply.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Cumhuriyet Caddesi 91, Antalya, Turkey.

Tel: (242) 321-1747.

HOW TO GET THERE: Daily flights from Istanbul and Ankara.

Lara Yolu, Antalya, TR-07100.

Hotel Tel: (242) 3217910.

Fax: (242) 321-3873.

Casino Tel: (242) 3219130.

Fax: 242) 321-8488.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: Beach front, 3.2 km / 2 miles from downtown.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 486 rooms, 36 suites, 3 restaurants, 4 bars, nightclub, disco, swimming pools.

Rates: US$65 - 178.

Affiliation: Dedeman Casino's.

PO Box 444, Lara Mevkii, Antalya, TR-07003.

Hotel TeL: 242) 323-1170.

Fax: (242) 318-5025.

Casino Tel: (242) 349-1181.

Fax: (242) 323-3577.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 244 rooms.

Credit Cards: AE / CB / ECNISA.

Rates: US$65 - 160.

Falez Mevkii, Konyaalti.Antalya.TR-07050.

Hotel Tel: (242) 248-5025.

Fax: (242) 248-5023.

Casino Tel: (242) 243-2207.

Fax: (242) 243-2208.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: Above the beach, near the old town and mariana, 10 km / 6 mi.to Antalya Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 334 rooms, 21 suites, 5 restaurants.4 bars, nightclub, business center, 3 pools, fitness center.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.Service & Tax Included.

Weyol Mevkii, Lara Yolu.Antalya TR-07100.

Hotel Tel: (242) 349-4000.

Fax: (242) 349-4016.

Casino Tel: (242) 323-3880.

Fax: (242) 323-3881.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: Downtown near the beaches, 7 km / 4 mi.to the Antalya Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 151 rooms & suites, 2 restaurants, 3 bars, meeting facilities, indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$90 - 170.Service & Tax Included.

Affiliation: Emperyal Casino's.

Yil Blvd.100, Konyaalti Beach, Antalya, TR-07050.

Hotel Tel: (242) 243-2432.

Fax: (242) 2432462.

Casino Tel: (242) 247-1428.

Fax: (242) 247-3262.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: Overlooking the beach 1 km / 0.6 miles west of the city center.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 409 rooms, suites, 2 restaurants, 4 bars, nightclub, disco, health club, Turkish bath, tennis court, water sports.Credit Cards AE / DC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: US$130 - 300.Service & Tax Incl.

Affiliation: Net Turistik Tesisler.
Talya Resort Hotel & Barbaros Casino _____ Fevzi Cadmak Caddesi 30, Antalya, TR-07100.

Hotel Tel: (242) 248-6800.

Fax: (242) 241-5400.

Casino Tel: (242) 243-2828.

Fax: (242) 248-2700.

Type: Superior first class hotel & casino.

Location: On a cliff overlooking The Mediterranean Sea.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 204 rooms, 19 suites, 3 restaurants, 5 bars, disco, pool, health club, Turkish bath, tennis Courts.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$33-456.Service &Tax Included.

Affiliation: T.G.I.Turistik, A.S.

Atakoy (population 201,000) is a resort area on the Sea of Marmara, 16 km / 10 miles west of Istanbul.

Mavi Marmara Tatil Koyu, Sahil Yolu, Atakoy, Istanbul TR-34710.

Hotel Tel: (212) 559-6000.

Fax: (212) 5596067.

Casino Tel: (212) 559-2006.

Fax: (212) 5608424.

Type: Holiday resort & casino.

Location: 16 km (10 mi) west of Istanbul overlooking the Sea of Marmara; 10 km / 6 mi.from Istanbul Airport.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 222 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, disco, 2 pools, children's pool, tennis, sauna, water sports.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$42 - 56.

Atakoy Sahilvoulu, Istanbul TR-34710.

Tel: 212) 5608100.

Fax: (212) 560-8155.

Type: Hotel & casino.

Location: Adjacent to Atakoy Marina, 8 km from Attaturk Airport.

Casino Games: slots, Tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 298 rooms, 32 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis courts, fitness center, sauna, whirlpool, hairdresser, shops.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / BC / CB / DC / EC / JCB / MCNISA.

Rates: US$195 - 800.

Ayvalik (population 19,400) is a delightful town on the Aegean Coast, on the Gulf of Edremia.It has some good beaches.The town is just across from the Greek island of Lesvos.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Yat Limani Karsisi.

Tel: (266) 324-2122.

Sarimsakli Mevkii.Ayvalik, Balikesir.

Hotel Tel: (266) 324-2000.

Casino Tel: (266) 324-2000.

Fax: (266) 324-1274.

Type: Luxury hotel & casino.

Location: On Sarmisakh Beach.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 164 rooms, restaurant, bar, disco, outdoor pool, tennis, windsurfing, sauna, Turkish bath.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: on request.

Bodrum (population 32,500) is In the Bodrum peninsula, on the southern Aegean Coast.Bodrum is a charming Aegean resort, and the site of the famous ancient Hellenic metropolis Halicarnassos.The town has lovely subtropical gardens, whitewashed houses, and sandy beaches.Tourists enjoy the lively port, harbor promenade, exotic bazaar, and nightlife.The popular beach resort of Giimbet is only a short taxi ride away.Of special interest is the Halikarnas nightclub, which is one of the most beautiful of its kind in the world, on Cumhuriyet Caddesi across the harbor from the famous Bodrum Castle.

CLIMATE: Winters are rainy and damp; summers are hot, dry but cooled by sea breeze.Summer temperatures are around 30?c-33`c (86?F-90?F).Winter temperatures can deep to 7?C (45'F).

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Eylul Meyd.12.

Tel: (614) 11091.

Okaliptus Sok.4, Bodrum, Mugla.

Hotel Tel: (614) 17022.

Casino Tel: (614) 66434.

Fax: (614) 69569.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Cesars Casino's.

Bardakci Hill, Bodrum, TR.

Hotel Tel: (614) 14690.

Casino Tel: (614) 66100.

Fax: (614) 30562.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Location: Minutes from downtown and the beach.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 226 rooms, 2 restaurants, 2 pools, beach club, Turkish bath, shopping arcade.

Credit Cards: AE / MCNISA.Rates On Request.

Affiliation: Alaatin Yazici Casino's.

Canli Dere Sok 16, Bodrum TR-48400.

Casino Tel: (614) 69516.

Fax: (614) 69518.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Ozkanlar Princess Casino's.

Bursa (population 467,000) is south of Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara at the base of the Uludag Mountains.Turkey's sixth largest city Bursa is now an important industrial manufacturing center.It is still famous for its silk and textile manufacturing as well as its area thermal baths.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Ataturk Cad.64.

Tel: (24) 212-359.

Ulubatli Hasan Bluv., Bursa.TR-16200.

Hotel Tel: (224) 215-3030.

Fax: (24) 15-3049.

Casino Tel: (224) 225-2020.

Fax: (224) 225-2039.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Alaatin Yazici Casino's.

Uludag, Bursa.

Casino Tel: (224) 258-2268.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Affiliation: Cesar's Casino's.

Cekirge Meydani, Bursa, TR-16080.

Hotel Tel: (224) 235-3000.

Fax: (224) 235-3024.

Casino Tel: (224) 235-1340.

Fax: (224) 233-9324.

Type: Deluxe hotel & casino.Location- In the Cekirge Suburb.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: rooms & suites, restaurants, bar, health center.

Rates: TL 900,000 - 1,100,00.

Cesme (population 5,300) is on the tip of the peninsula at the mouth of the Izmir Bay and Aegean Sea west of Izmir.Cesme, a little town, is Izmir's most popular sand and sea spot.

HOW TO GET THERE: By air to Izmir's Adan Menderes Airport then bus or car 56 miles / 90km Cesme.

VISITOR INFORMATION: Tourism Information Office, Iskele Meyd.8.

Tel: (232) 723-6653.

Boyalik Mevkii, Cesme, Izmir TR-35948.

Hotel Tel: (232) 723-1250.

Fax: (232) 723-2252.

Casino Tel:(232) 723-1250.

Fax: (232) 723-2242.

Type: Superior tourist resort complex with 3 hotels & slot casino.

Location: Beachfront near archaeological sites.

Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino Games: slots.

Amenities: 523 rooms, 2 suites, restaurants, lounges, fitness center, swimming pools, water sports.

Credit Cards: ACC / AE / DC / EC / MC / VISA.

Rates: US$45 - 130.

Affiliation: Turistik Tesisler A.S.

Ilica Mevkii, Cesme.

Hotel Tel: (232) 723-3390.

Fax: (232) 723-1388.

Casino Tel: (232) 723-3390.

Fax: (232) 723-1240.

Type: First class hotel & casino.

Location: Beachfront.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 210 rooms, 12 suites, restaurant, bar, snack bar, tea room, disco, tennis, pool, sauna, water sports.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / EC / MCNISA.

Rates: US$35 - 94.Service & Tax Incl.

Affiliation: Cesar's Casino's.