Honestly, entrance security is extremely inconsistent in Turkey and sometimes seems to be more interested in enforcing "no outside food or beverages" (*cough* Crowne Plaza *cough*) policies than providing anything other than extremely transparent security theater. Entrance checkpoints are often unmanned, especially in the off-season, and I've been waived through without even walking through the WTMD more than 90% of the time at properties like the Ankara HiltonSA. Even at the splendid Conrad Beskitas there is a side entrance frequently open to the public with no security whatsoever as of my last visit, which makes me wonder if the true purpose of the security equipment in the lobby is to subtly reinforce the importance of the place, as if to state "we're such an upscale establishment that we consider ourselves a soft target." I'm not saying that there is anything wrong with these hotels - I'd be happy to stay again at either - but entry security provides such a hollow assurance of safety that I would never even consider it in choosing a hotel. Indeed, I'd actually argue that one would be much less of a target at a smaller, less upscale property with fewer international guests if one is worried enough to consider such risks.