Guest User
October 17, 2024
This is a very nice hotel located in the middle of the Sultanahmet area. It is close to many of the sites within walking distance including the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Cistern Basilica, The Blue Mosque, Hague Sophia, tram station, many historical hammams and wonderful restaurants! The front desk staff was very professional, accommodating, and informative. They greet you every morning & evening and always have a smile on their face!
If you include breakfast with your stay, it's on the top floor, and there's a beautiful view. The spread of food is hot and cold, and I ate very well every morning! They served different hot foods everyday which was nice... from fluffy eggs to potatoes, Turkish sausage, chicken sausage, etc. There's also a nice variety of cereals, yogurt with honey, assorted mezze dips, olives, pickled vegetables, fruit, pastries along with juice, coffee and tea. The restaurant staff was also very professional and friendly, and they were quick to clear plates and replenish dishes.
Overall, I had a very pleasant stay and I would definitely stay here again!
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One thing to note... I was traveling by myself and arrived by an airport transfer that I arranged. However, I would suggest that you book it through the hotel at $45€ cash, and here's why... The hotel is located on a popular street in which the tram runs along. No cars or taxis are allowed on the street, so it can be difficult. The driver who is unfamiliar with the hotel will drop you at the corner of the main street, which can be approximately two blocks. Depending on how much stuff you have, you will need to carry or roll your luggage across uneven cobblestones and/or very narrow sidewalks. I have a slightly immobile knee, and had a hard time rolling my luggage while looking behind me to see if a tram was coming, and there were lots of tourists walking on the sidewalks which didn't make it any easier. If you hire the hotel airport transfers, they will know where to drop you off and have the hotel staff ready to escort you and your luggage to the hotel. On my departure to the airport, the hotel arranged my airport transfer, and it was so easy. They have a secret spot where they park, and the hotel staff helped me to the van.
