Our stay at the Design Cappadocia hotel was truly exceptional. The accommodations were fantastic, and the view from the hotel was absolutely perfect. The only drawback was our initial experience upon arrival. The owner went into an extensive explanation, expressing doubts about our pre-booked hot air balloon tour through Viator, suggesting it might not depart from Goreme Cappadocia. He requested details about our booking agency to verify the departure location and even hinted that booking through him would offer lower prices and a guaranteed departure from Goreme. It was quite evident that his intention was to have us book through him to earn a commission.
Ironically, prior to our stay, I had already communicated with Sam from the hotel, and the price he quoted was significantly higher compared to what I had secured through Viator. This situation left me feeling frustrated and uncomfortable, as it made me appear foolish in front of my fellow travelers. Despite this initial setback, our overall stay was wonderful, but the encounter with the owner left a sour note.