Crowne Plaza ISTANBUL - ORTAKOY BOSPHORUS by IHG

The room was very spacious, and the bed was super comfortable. The cleaning was impeccable. A special thank you to the hotel's front desk staff. When I arrived on the first day, I realized my phone was missing, and they were incredibly helpful in contacting the taxi I had taken. Also, I arrived at 10 AM, and check-in was supposed to be in the afternoon, but the front desk warmly helped me check in immediately so I could take a shower and get some sleep to recover from a 10-hour-plus flight. I stayed here for 3 nights and had a wonderful experience. The hotel's location is excellent, with many cafes, restaurants, and various shops downstairs, and it's very close to the beach. I will definitely choose this hotel again next time. Oh, and one of the front desk staff's names was Bugra; I forgot the other person's name. Thanks again to all the hotel staff for their warm hospitality!

I booked a room at a high price expecting a great view... Unfortunately, the room faced a rooftop with white stones, and the bridge was disappointingly obstructed. The room itself was also extremely small.

This hotel is outstanding, overlooking the Bosphorus, very clean, and the service is excellent. They even upgraded my room when the air conditioning stopped working for 10 minutes. I highly recommend it; a comfortable and wonderful stay with very helpful staff.

Cons: There's no proper desk, so I had to work on the nightstand. The public co-working space was too crowded with 'escorts,' which felt a bit uncomfortable. Pros: The restaurant features a fully transparent bay window, which is excellent for photos and views. The hotel's location is next to the Bosphorus Bridge, in a bustling commercial area.