Grand Isias Hotel
hotel in Adıyaman, Turkey
The Grand Isias Hotel was a four-star hotel in Adıyaman, Turkey. It came to prominence when it was destroyed during an earthquake in February 2023. 72 people died in the aftermath of its collapse, including thirty-five members of two volleyball teams from Northern Cyprus. Allegations of corruption led to protests by victims, and further to the detention of the proprietor and the hotel manager.
Construction
The construction of the building began in 1991, and was planned as a residential house. After an accident in 1995, construction was halted for six years. In 2001, the city gave its permission to continue its construction. During the process of its construction, it was decided for the building to become a hotel. The construction was interrupted several times due to violations of the construction regulations. Eventually, the hotel was inaugurated as Grand Isias in 2002.
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