Best Hotels in Sariyer

What an amazing week in a magical part of the Maldivian paradise. It had been a dream of ours to visit the Maldives and our stay at Six Senses exceeded all expectations - this is largely due to the exceptional care we received from our GEM Tanny. From our initial arrival to recent departure Tanny ensured our days and nights were filled with memorable activities and exceptional service from all the staff. Warm, kind and hugely knowledgeable, it was fascinating to talk to Tanny each day - thank you. There is so much to say about this holiday… the sea plane transfer from Male to Laamu was spectacular; Six Senses resort and water villas stunningly beautiful; incredible sea life on the house reef and sea grass meadows, exceptional restaurants and a jam packed programme of activities, on water and land - whatever the weather. We particularly enjoyed the yoga and spa workshops; Teppenyaki dining expereience, in addition to the Maldivian cookery class and chocolate workshops with resort Head Chefs. But what really distinguishes Six Senses is it’s commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. The new Shell centre with its team of marine biologists and laboratories is absolutely fascinating- we really enjoyed the talks and exploring reefs with such passionate and dedicated staff. Learning how the restaurants are growing many of the ingredients used in our delicious meals - even grinding spices for curries and cocoa beans to make delicious chocolates- it’s seriously impressive… We also must mention the fact that the resort philosophy is to walk bare foot - which is only made possible by the team of ladies who sweep away leaves and foliage every morning (I noticed you on my many morning runs) and the gentlemen who regularly smooth over the paths with fresh sand… THANKYOU! So we leave for home totally rejuvenated. We didn’t manage to do everything in one week so I guess we may have to return again…

We stayed one night with the child. We were very pleased to see people who are of high quality, concerned and provide instant solutions in every part of the service. Thank you.

We had a good experience staying 5 days at the hotel. Rooms and other facilities were so clean, nice large outdoor pool, good breakfast, …. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful, ‘ Mert’ at the reception was very accommodating and help us with our requests.

To begin with, now this hotel is called DNZ TAXIM FERİDİYE HoTEL. I booked a stay for three nights through booking in a deluxe room. Upon arrival, we were given a different room that did not match the description and photo when booking. We returned to the administrator with an attempt to explain that the number was clearly different. He looked for our reservation for a long time, found it, and eventually gave us another room. It was larger and similar in size to the one in the photo, but it did not match in appearance. We were told that there were no other rooms available. In the end, I had to stay in this room. Then we began to examine it in more detail and were in a slight shock. The point was the condition of the room itself: the door trims were broken off, the walls were all chipped to the ground, the sink was loose, the shower hose was frayed, the faucet that was kept on parole. The faucet and fan just stuck out of the wall, everything above the doorway in the bathroom was smeared with cement without any kind of decoration (everything is in the photo). Towels are dirty, with lipstick residue and holes. Bed linen was also in question. The price included breakfast, which again turned out to be not the same as in the photo on bo***********A photo of breakfast is also attached to the review. The main thing there is half a loaf. Arabs work at the front desk, who know a couple of words in English, that is, it is extremely difficult to communicate with them. And finally, the cherry on the cake. We decided that we could not stand here for three nights and leave after two nights. As a result, the administrators canceled our reservation when we checked out, and sent information to booking that we supposedly did not check in. In general, they simply deceive people! I do not recommend this hotel to anyone!

This hotel is located far away from everything on the Asia side and one of the least friendly places that I visited. That's saying a lot since I spent a week there. The hotel itself is actually very beautiful. The spa looks like it is to die for although the spa service is only mediocre. Go someplace else. The staff was very standoffish and made had no problem staring at you openly. The room was clean and food is reasonable in a pinch. I wouldn't stay again and can't recommend a friend stay there.

Rundum perfektes Hotel: Zimmer sauber, bequeme Betten, reichhaltiges Frühstücksbuffet und stets sehr freundliche Servicekräfte. Auch die Rooftop-Bar ist beeindruckend mit imposanten Blick auf den Bosporus. Per Taxi gut zum Stadtzentrum / Taksim oder zum Fähranleger Besiktas (leider immer verzögert durch den üblichen Istanbuler ”trafik jam”). Da komme ich gerne wieder!

If I am ever back to Istanbul, this is the place I would like to stay in again! The location is excellent, close to all the historic places, 5 minutes walking to Aya Sofia, the same distance to reach the Galata Bridge to get to Karakoy. The street the hotel is situated on is full of attractions and is very good to stay and walk by. A lot of restaurants, stores, bakeries, cafes, coffee shops, all you want and need is around this hotel. The room was great, clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. Delicious breakfast every morning! The Red River Pub downstairs is the place to go to and enjoy! And the most valuable asset of this hotel is its staff! Helpful, caring and always responsive. Yunis and Yugmur, you are the best! The morning buffet guys and ladies, the restaurant waiters are very nice and friendly. Thank you, guys, for your hospitality and all your efforts to make my stay unforgettable!

I have booked at Pera orient hotel because it offers what I want from an hotel during my travels and the feedbacks were in its favor. Just after my booking was done I stumble on a negative review that was posted on trip advisor. I was worried about my choice. But when I went to Istanbul and stayed there, I felt compelled to share my own experience, which was entirely different and absolutely fantastic! I believe it's essential to give credit where credit is due. First of all , if you are seeking a resort , Pera Orient is not a resort and it never claims to be one! My stay at Pera Orient was comfortable and pleasant. Upon arrival, I was warmly greeted by the friendly and attentive staff, who made their best to help me in every possible way and to answer my queries during my 5-day long stay. Their warm smiles and genuine willingness to assist truly set the tone for my stay. The location of the hotel is ideal. A 6 min walk from the hotel takes you to Taksim square where you can take the Metro or bus to reach your desired destination. And it allowed me to make regular daily walks on istikal street . The street is a little narrow yes, but there are plenty of hotels all around that I have never felt scared or unsafe ( as it was mentioned in the negative review). And I always took the upward direction then turn right towards taksim. I was greeted by a spotless clean room with a tasteful decor. The bed was incredibly comfortable, The housekeeping staff was attentive and meticulous, making sure that my room was impeccably cleaned each day. Coffee and tea were left daily next to the kettle (sometimes with a bottle of water). When I will visit Istanbul again , I will definitely chose Pera Orient to stay in.

My wife and I enjoyed our week-long stay in the Soul Hotel in Istanbul in January 2023. We found a “home” there and got treated like “VIPs”. (I’m confident that EVERY Soul Hotel guest likely receives VIP TREATMENT, though.) Normally, I would not post a review because leaving a SUPER review has the potential to make it harder for me to find availability for my own stay. However, I see that recently there was posted a crazy review. People need to know that that review is baloney, and I don't believe one single word of it, and neither should you! I’m American and have stayed in hotels throughout the world, so I am quite experienced to say that there is a combination of factors that makes the Soul hotel one of my favorite hotels I have ever stayed in anywhere. The soul hotel is IMMACULATE. Not only is it clean, but it is also SAFE; the temperature controls in the room ALL work perfectly; the water pressure is SUPER; it is QUIET; the sheets and towels are new and high quality; it has a TERRIFIC breakfast; it’s a beautifully designed hotel with a lovely combination of antique and modern (see the photos)—BUT… incredibly----these are not even the best feature. THE BEST feature of the hotel is: its STAFF. They are ALL GOOD PEOPLE. The staff members really CARE about guests. They ALL speak English quite well and most speak other languages, too! They are trustworthy, knowledgeable, and helpful. When you combine all these elements together, it makes for a truly memorable experience that is even reasonably priced(!) On top of the pricing, the design, the excellent staff, the great food and immaculate cleanliness, THEN there's the LOCATION. The location of the hotel is right in the middle of the most charming part of Istanbul. There are antique shops and art galleries and coffee houses all around, and it’s even around the corner from the #1 Hammam Spa in Istanbul. It’s also located about 7 minutes walking distance from Istiklal Street, the major street where all the big shops are. There’s simply no better accommodations to be had in Istanbul. I invested an huge amount of time researching and vetting various hotels before choosing the Soul Hotel, and I chose entirely correctly. So, for free, you now get to benefit of all my investigations and experience, and I get to worry that I’ll have to fight you in the future for my own reservations. I wrote this because I couldn't ignore the reputation of this really fine establishment being attacked by crazy lies. Soul Hotel staff give their best for guests, and I feel obliged to stand-up against any bad things implied about this hotel. Soul Hotel is a CLASS ACT all the way.

1st day arrived when we check-in our room, it is blocked by another tower building, after talked to Akin understand that there is a wedding, all room are being booked, they can help me to change another room next day, hence, next day after our breakfast, Ms Raziye managed help us with a better view room. On our last day, Ms Assel also give us some good advices; concierge gentlemen also give us a lot of good advices on local food! All the staffs are very friendly. Love this place.