We stayed here for 2 nights only but found this hotel got an excellent location, it was located near Archaeology Museum, Topkapi Palace, Haghia Sophia and Blue Mosque where we enjoyed these places so much, staffs were thoughtful and friendly in any case. Our room was large, extremely a big window where we could see the river view from our room. Hotel owned a excellent terrace on top floor where we could have breathtaking in the late afternoon and got views to old city of Istanbul. We would recommend this hotel for its location, value and staffs

hi all tripadvisor friends.

just back to ialy and i want to say thank you so much at all staff to this hotel....so kind and very professional.
every morning you get up and u find a smile from them and after they are so happy to show you the own city map for the new day trip in istanbul. the rooms are very comfortable and clean.
you can also find a good terrace with a view to asia area and the ayasofia and blue mosque. break fast is ok....sweet and salt home made and fresh orange juice for you. not expensive and so close to commercial area(sultanhamet)......next trip in istanbul i'll be there again..
that's all falks
alex

Good:
1. excellent location (quiet and transportation is near)
2. very nice and helpful staff (i.e. more warm feel than 5 star hotel)
3. room is not very big (for one person) but all necessities are there
4. bed is comfortable
4. good quality of breakfast additional with fresh squeezed orange juice
5. free wi-fi (i.e. much better than some 5 star hotel that you need to pay everyday)
6. Cleaning standard is good
7. price is affordable and feel worthy!

Not good:
1. wooden partition cannot provide good sound isolation (i.e. can hear somebody talking).
2. I stayed on 2/F floor and cannot have a good sleep on the first night due to the noise/sound upstairs.
3. no lift (i.e. even staff will carry luggage for you but it is inconvenience with heavy luggage)

We stayed for 5 nights in a room on the third floor. The room was gorgeous with a comfy bed and it was spotlessly clean. But at such a close proximity to the mosque if you don't bring earplugs you will be woken at 5.30am every morning. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, gave great advice on where to go, things to see and how to get round the city; they were always on hand to answer any queries you had. The breakfast was brilliant - orange juice squeezed freshly for you when you sat down each morning; unbelievable buffet with amazing range of breads, cheeses, olives, cold meats, fruit and more. The hotel itself was wonderful and we would love to give it 5 out of 5 but unfortunately the 5.30am wakeup call from a very screechy loudhailer at the mosque spoiled the whole thing. Not the hotel's fault but if you can't get full nights sleep then can't give higher rating than a 3.