I visited for 3 nights with my boyfriend on a city break to Istanbul. I found Ipek Palas as a very cheap deal on Expedia and booked the "small double" room. I would certainly describe the room as small, but not as tiny as some guests have suggested. There was a tiny bedroom section and an adjoining lounge section, plus... more

Good service and friendly staff. Located within walking distance from Sultanahmet, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) as well as Eminonu Ferry Terminal (For your Bosphorus Cruise). Good food at its restaurant located at the top floor of the hotel and particularly friendly Banquet Manager Mr Ertugrul, who gave good advise on what to... more

i saw ipek palace before internet. And check from net it look so fresh and nice . And then we flied to ataturk airport . the hotel transfer meet in airport so friendly and nice . we came to hotel where location is so good for all where´. we have good nights and days this hotel. and i have to... more

Yes, as others have said, the rooms are on the small side and there's a big hole at the back with, it seems, 24 hr working. Our room was 211, directly overlooking the hole. This didn't bother us as we live on a main road in London and are used to noise, in fact, find it soothing in a funny... more

everything is nice except the A/C and the room. the staff were friendly, excellent location, the food wasnt bad either. they gave us a terrible room, with a view to the inner plumbs, and the A/c didnt have any cool air to give, it was suffocating. as for the internet, i didnt have my laptop with me, but there was... more

The hotel is very pleasantly decorated, a lot of effort has been put into planning the decor of the hotel in exuberent golds, luxurious velvets and beautiful chandeliers. The rooms are small, even by european standards but we had no problem with this as we were out exploring for most of the day. The location is great, 5-10 minute walk... more

We were offered a drink on arrival, our room was for 3, myself and my 2 grown up children. Although it was a little cramped for 3, we did manage OK. For the price we paid it was fine. We were given a bowl of beautiful fruit for my birthday, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is... more

We booked our 5 day break in Istanbul about 6 weeks before travelling, through lastminute, and choosing to upgrade from a small double to a standard double room. Our flight having been delayed by more than 2 hours due to needing to land in Munich to off load an ill passenger, we arrived at the Ipek Palas in the early... more

The trouble with most reviews is that you know little of the reviewer. If your teenage brother described the hotel he and his mates stayed in as ‘brilliant’ would you rush out to book? Similarly, would you accept the negative comments regarding a 3 star hotel, from a person who normally stays in 5 star accommodation? I can’t believe reviewers... more