Hotel in zona Abdullah El-Ensari Mausoleum, Istanbul

Well, I booked online for our family of 5 members. They advised they have an apartment suitable for us. When I reached there, we found that the apartment is not in the main building, we have to climb long stairs Infront of the building, then go up a little hill, then go up again the stairs for 3 floors with all the luggage just to find out that the apartment has only one AC in the main room but the other one with the sofa and extra bed has no AC in August!!!! That was very very disappointing since it was never mentioned anywhere, neither that the apartment is in a separate building nor it is in a higher floor or not fully air-condionned but what happened next was what made us feel at home. Bora, the one at the reception, who confirmed my booking then did his best to try shuffling some rooms so we can fit in the main building but since me and the rest of the family were willing to stay together, I suggested to try one night and see if we could handle the heat or we will need to move to more than one room in the main building. At night we had a wonderful window view of the old town and Galata tower that I wouldn't give for any air-conditoned room :))) Despite the apartment was very small and we could barely move but it was really clean and it had everything we could need to feel home. The sound of seagulls woke us up in the morning and we slept watching the moonlight covering Galata Tower at night. A wonderful experience i wish to repeat, we were lucky because it was full moon. They always sent someone to clean and change the bed sheets and towels, and they did their best helping with the luggage up and down. The day of check out, they were very generous, they made a discount on the full amount as an apology we didn't know much about the apartment, and the owner offered us simit and cheese, a very traditional yet yummy Turkish breakfast. I loved the stay, what made it beautiful was the generosity of the staff, how welcoming they were, the cleanness of the place and the unforgettable view of the apartment, I will definitely go back

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.

I personally liked this hotel very much. There were a lot of things that made my staying there comfortable and enjoyable. The staff speaks English very well, everybody’s warm and hospitable. Thanks a lot to Hasan from the front desk who was helping us with any questions we had. Also a masseur Erkhan Ali, who gave a wonderful massage. A waiter Umit, who speaks Russian, is a very polite and nice guy. Frankly speaking, every worker in the hotel is polite and nice. The room was clean every time we needed a cleaning, the staff offered us umbrellas when it was rainy. Any problem we had was solved quickly and efficiently. Talking about minuses, we didn’t like our room the first time. There was bad smell in the hammam and a view of a wall. But after we asked for changing the room, it was changed into a better one with no extra payment. And also the second room had a trouble with water and heating - the water in the bathroom was constantly changing between super cold and boiling, and the heater was blowing with cold wind instead of hot. But these were the only troubles we had. The restaurant is amazing, the view from it is gorgeous - Bosphorus, the Suleymaniye Mosque, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Galata tower, the New Mosque and Topkapi Palace. I strongly recommend this place for staying. Hope to come back again next time!

Un hotel eccellente, vicino alla piazza e a Istiklal Caddesi in pochi minuti, e tutti i servizi sono disponibili intorno ad esso, da ristoranti, negozi di alimentari o barbieri. L'auto entra e la zona è sicura e protetta. Tutto grazie allo staff dell'hotel del fratello Ibrahim Ma Qasr e il direttore dell'hotel, il signor Amrallah.. Grazie, grazie per il rispetto, l'attenzione e l'ospitalità. Ci hanno trattato come se fossero la loro famiglia... solo un piccolo ringraziamento... e un hotel che consiglierei a famiglie o singoli individui, e la colazione è disponibile. Torneremo, a Dio piacendo

Ξενοδοχείο στη πλατεία Ταξίμ , σε τοποθεσία που εξυπηρετεί τις μετακινήσεις στο κέντρο της πόλης και βρίσκεις πολλά μαγαζιά και εστιατόρια. Δωμάτια χωρίς καθόλου θέα και με πολύ θόρυβο από το δρόμο. Το πρωϊνό φτωχό, μόνο η θέα από την αίθουσα του πρωϊνού αξίζει.

Ho soggiornato in una camera doppia che mi sembra un po' piccola per 2 persone. Se mi fermo di nuovo, mi fermerò in una camera doppia Deluxe. Il personale della ricezione è molto utile. La camera stessa è bella e ben arredata. Ho visitato la sauna e la hammam. La sauna non funzionava, ma qualcuno cercava di ripararlo mentre ero lì. Non sono sicuro di cosa sia il punto del hammam, perché non mi è stato spiegato come usarlo. La colazione era buona e aveva una buona selezione. Puoi ordinare un omeletto se vuoi. La posizione è grande – molto conveniente per il tram e per camminare verso alcune attrazioni turistiche. Rimanerei a Bentley Hotel Old City Istanbul.

My friend and I were staying at Mount Ararat Hotel for three nights. We were welcomed by friendly and helpful staff. Even though we barely stayed in our room, the room had everything what we needed after a long day outdoors. The beds were very comfortable, the place was clean and so was the bathroom. There were a lot of restaurants nearby and during the evening the neighbourhood became very lively with locals and tourists. We were happy that after a tiring day we could grab some food and drinks with our hotel in the close proximity. On our last evening Saleh helped us arranging the transport to the airport which was top-notch! On the other hand, we had an arrangement with breakfast included and it was slightly disappointing. It was buffet with various choices of food and drinks but my friend and I are a little bit fussy. We preferred to grab something on our way to the city centre. It is not a deal breaker though. All in all, good value for money. We were satisfied about our choice and would definitely come back.

Sono stato qui per una settimana in ostello. Il servizio è molto gentile e aiutarli dove possono. Ho avuto un cambio di camera senza problemi e questi sono puliti e relativamente tranquilli situato a una strada laterale. La paniera sveglia una colazione con l'odore di pane fresco ;) Tuttavia, non è un traffico di fornitura. La colazione è gentile, marmellate, miele, qualche verdura e tè, acqua o caffè. È molto importante ricordare che le donne che lavorano puliscono ogni giorno. Solo nel bagno manca un gancio per appendere e proteggere i loro oggetti e sacchetti culturali da bagni umidi :D

Amazing location, close to Kadıköy pier. From Kadiköy you can easily reach European side or islands by ferry. Hotel is new, very clean and modern. Friendly and helpful staff. Really huge room. Highly recommend this place to stay.

A very convenient hotel if you need to stay overnight between flights. The airport is within walking distance, literally 3 minutes walk. The rooms are not the first freshness, but everything is very clean!