this hotel is the best luxury hotel in turkey! I've been to every island of turkey(antalya,marmaris,kusadasi,bodrum,istanbul) but this hotel in FANTASTIS!
you will be treated like a king or queen!
the largest pool in the middle east! you will regret if u dont visit this hotel once in your life!
the food and drinks were faboulas,the room service was preetty good. the restrooms were so beautiful that u dont want to leave !
YOU WILL BE IMPRESSED BY THIS HOTEL,DONT HESITATE,BOOK NOW!

The hotel looks very pretty but their service is not a 5 star hotel.
First you have to wait long at check in and for your luggage in the room. At the check in you have 3 choices: creditcard, deposit of 700 euro or pay everthing directly cash. Superior room in European wing is normal with use of cheap materials, lacks closetspace and in the bathroom lacks a extra shelf or drawers, the Hermes amenities are replaced by cheaper smellier stuff. The room is not thoroughly cleaned during stay. At turn down they offer free water again.
Full board is only in 1 restaurant, others you have to pay.
The chocolate fountain in the restaurant is gone, but their buffet is normal with lot of choices. The waiters don't know when they can take a plate or not, annoying.
At the beach free water and snacks (fruit and corn) or ayran (butter)drink but they don't offer every guest at the beach: either you offer everyone or not. Beachboy Recep is the best.
Last day we were offered to stay in the room till 4 p.m. which would be a good offer if it also included a room later on to take a shower but it didn't so I have had to pay the full rate to stay in the room till 7 p.m. and the room wasn't even cleaned: never experienced this before, always stayed free of charge late in the room or for a fraction of the price. The Mardan palace is never 100% full so they could easily made a friendly gesture. At the check out we told the service was not good and that we wouldn't return, to my surprise no one of the 3-4 young men standing behind the reception said, appoligised or asked anything! I guess they don't want to improve or learn anything from mistakes.
Mardan palace is the last hotel in line, minibus to Lara is about 1 euro. Taxi to Terra City (shopping centre at Antalya, 20 min driving) including two hours waiting is 55 euro, nice big shopping centre, prices are high unless it's sale so the prices are more reasonable.
I would not recommend Mardan palace nor would I go there again.

Class hotel at the end of the hotel area. Therefore very quiet, but still very close to the lively hotel/shopping centers area ( 15 min. ) of Lara. To the old town of Antalya, it will take you about 45 min. ( taxi ). Very impressive front view.
Hotel : You have two options, Ottoman wing or European wing. We stayed at the Ottoman wing ( superior room ) because it gives you a very refined and luxury feeling. We had the opportunity to see a room on the other wing too. Classy as well, no doubt about that, but we definitely advise the Ottoman wing. When we were there, the hotel was mainly occupied by Turkish and Russian people. Minority of Europeans and Middle East originated guests. Very quiet and respectful atmosphere in a mixture of cultures. We love this !

Plus : huge, stylish hotel with a feeling of " grandeur ", fully equipped, ideal setting. Impeccable service on all levels. The full board offers a large variety of Turkish, Japanese, Eastern and Western European dishes 3 times a day in the buffet restaurant. The domestic wines are included and of a very good quality. Pool was initially meant as I football field in my opinion ! :-))
Minus : theme restaurants are not included. Full board guest or coming from outside, you pay the full price. Beverage charge at the pool is really over the top.

Overall conclusion : we'll be back.

This fabulous resort could be one of the best holiday destinations in Turkey but lack of attention to costumer satisfaction and preoccupation with ideas of grandeur rather than creating a welcoming and entertaining environment ruined the final result !!!
The first impression was so terrific that disappointment that comes afterward seems natural at first !!
These people should visit rixos sungate and learn a lesson or two , although sungate is also lowered it's standards in the last 4 years :(
One last thing : very boring for The children , a small AquaPark would do it !!!