Museum Hotel, Uchisar, Cappadocia, Turkey - Explore & Book

"Created from the restored ruins of an ancient village, carved deep into a cliff face years ago, this Relais & Chateaux property sets the standard for luxury and service among Cappadocia hotels. A highlight of this hotel is the scenery; it overlooks a breathtaking landscape of rose-coloured ravines, dramatic rock formations and the distant volcanic cone of Mount Erciyes. Owner Omer is an antique collector, whose impressive collection of tapestries, furniture, robes and objets d’art from Roman and Ottoman times decorates the hotel’s maze of walkways and its 34 lavish cave rooms, hence the name. No 2 rooms are the same, but all are stunning, with vaulted ceilings, silk furnishings, mosaics, and marble bathrooms with jacuzzi tubs. Laze on the flower-filled terraces, swim in the the gorgeous infinity pool, and have alfresco massages with herbs and oils unique to Cappadocia. For the ultimate honeymoon experience, book an Imperial Pool Suite, with a private plunge pool set into your huge cave suite, plus a jacuzzi and/or sauna. Men can have a daily shave from the barber’s chair with the world’s most beautiful view. But don't forget to tear yourself away for tours of this fascinating region: subterranean cities, cave monasteries and traditional markets all await. Highs Magnificent views at every turn and hot-air balloons drifting past our window; a sunrise flight is the best way to see Cappadocia’s incredible landscape The fine-dining restaurant, with its classic and modern takes on Cappadocian cuisine The Roman-style infinity pool - perfect for cooling down in the heat of the day Committed to sustainable tourism: solar-generated energy, careful building restoration and locally-grown produce in the restaurant are just a few of their measures The pretty town of Uchisar, with its fairytale fortress, is a great base for exploring the region Lows It's expensive, and the opulence might feel at odds with the cave dwellings It’s easy to get lost in the hotel’s twists and turns when you first arrive The area is so serene that the small amount of distant traffic noise can jar The restaurant sometimes has a hushed, rather formal feel The cheaper rooms don't have views, and some face interior corridors - meaning you either see other guests passing, or you have no natural light" - Sarah Gilbert