Overall, the hotel is good, but not wow. I will break it down into sections. Location Good location. Just like most places in Turkey, it takes time to get to from the airport. Once at the hotel, it is about a minute away from Gulhane tram station and a 5 minute walk from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Not much vehicle traffic around and pretty safe to walk around. Loads of decent restaurants near the hotel and very reasonably priced restaurants also. Usual travel souvenir shops close by. couple of little convenience shops to grab drinks/snacks etc. Hotel has 39 rooms, so not overcrowded. There are not many 'high end' hotels in close proximity. Room We stayed as a family, which included 3 kids. The main bedroom had a queen sized bed and a separate room with 2 single beds. Room was clean, had adequate facilities such as iron/tea making facilities/wardrobes/lighting/balconies. Balconies are more name sake than actual balconies as you can just about stand on them, but a nice addition. With the location of the hotel, the balconies don't give you spectacular views, but that's not the hotels fault. You do hear some noise at night, but nothing that keep you awake. The hotel is not sound proofed, so you can hear noise from landing if other guests return late/leave early. Room was always made well, adequate number of towels/toiletries. The main bedroom could not be faulted. The second bedroom, which had 2 single beds in, was inadequate. It wasn't really a second bedroom. It was more of an overflow room. comparing the main bedroom with the second bedroom was miles apart. A massive disparity between rooms. Food/dining We had breakfast every morning in the hotel and only ate once at the hotel restaurant (which is at the adjoining hotel, but under the same chain. Olive restaurant, which is very good, albeit a bit on the pricier side). Breakfast choice is okay. There are traditional Turkish items, some European options such as pancakes/waffles/pastries. Would be nicer some alternative options that are not Turkish options. It is limited in that sense, but it's ok. Good hot drink selection. The staff at breakfast time are amazing, always smiling, greet you politely, remember your drinks, interact well with kids. SPA/pool Never crowded at the pool. Nice and clean. Small pool, but rarely saw other guests at the pool. Only issue with the SPA was lack of options for treatments. Unable to book a hammam due to sickness. We had a booking for our second day, which the SPA did source a therapist, but a bit disappointing that unable to book further treatments. We were English speaking guests, and at times, with some staff, communicating can be a slight issue, but not majorly. A couple of things lost due to language barriers. Overall, it is. a nice hotel and a little pricey. Is it worth the premium price? Honest answer no. Not because it is lacking anything, but because there is nothing wow to justify the price tag. A
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