After spending time in Mersin at the Hotel from Hell I was concerned about going back but this time I was pleasantly surprised at the level of comfort that the Taksim offered. The hotel is probably the tallest in the area and had a range of quality accommodation ranging from well appointed single rooms to suites, all of which were maintained in a very clean condition. As for most hotels in Turkey there are still a lot of people who smoke, it seems to be a natonal past time, and this can be a bit off putting when having breakfast etc in the restaurant, which whilst not up to typical international standards did provide a surprisingly good menu, albeit a bit expensive if you wanted steak or other western type of food. However, the hotel is close to the main shopping area and there are plenty of local restaurants offering Turkish fare at reasonable prices. I found the staff to be courteous and friendly and always willing to help. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

The Mersin HiltonSA is a modern hotel set on the waterfront and surrounded by lush gardens and palm trees, five kilometres from the harbour. The 188 air-conditioned guestrooms all include balconies with sea views, satellite television, minibars and bathrooms with telephones and hair dryers.
Guests can relax with drinks from the poolside bar on the sun terraces of the palm-flanked pool, overlooking the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Kids can enjoy the adjacent splash pool. After a workout in the health club gym, guests can unwind in the sauna and steam bath. The Ginger Restaurant offers a menu of Far Eastern specialities, including Chinese, Indian and Japanese dishes, in informal and relaxed surroundings, and guests can enjoy live piano music and a diverse range of innovative local and international dishes in the romantic Greenhouse Restaurant. The ballroom and four meeting rooms can accommodate up to 535 guests for conferences, meetings or banquets. Practical amenities include dry-cleaning and babysitting services, currency exchange and around-the-clock room service. Guests arriving by car will find complimentary valet parking available onsite. The hotel is set in a waterfront location between the old and new city, 500 metres from the city centre and five kilometres from Mersin Harbour and the Free Trade Zone. Those interested in local history can visit the Mersin Museum, three kilometres away, and Tarsus, the hometown of St Paul, 16 kilometres from the hotel, which boasts many ancient sites of Roman, Hellenistic, Byzantine and Islamic origin. Adana Sakirpasa Airport is 67 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.