The Efendi Hotel

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"A 12-room boutique hotel created by the same chef, restored over nine years from two former Ottoman-era palaces. Common spaces and guest rooms feature colorful ceiling frescoes conserved by Italian artists; the property also includes a refurbished hammam and a 900-year-old vaulted wine cellar. The terrace overlooks the Mediterranean, breakfast is included with rooms (rates listed from $320), and the chef’s restaurant is a short five-minute walk away. The hotel’s food program includes regional breakfast items such as spicy shakshuka and crispy cheese pastries (moajanat) prepared by staff who often learned and advanced under the chef’s mentorship." - Sara Lieberman