Blue Istanbul

The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed for two nights, went to Ankara, then came back for another night. They upgraded us to a Terrance room with Seaview. It's well located near the activity center of Sultanamet, within walking distance of Cemberlitas T1 tram stop and grand Bazaar. Teşekkürler.

We spent three nights on the fourth floor, with all the facilities, fast Wi-Fi, and hot water around the clock. The hotel is very close to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The staff were friendly and supportive, and we'll definitely recommend it to our friends.

The main downside is the food around here. Restaurants seem to serve identical menus at very high prices, the portions are tiny and leave you only half full, and even sauces and dips cost extra. We were surprised, since we expected something different from Turkish food and hospitality. It was pretty disappointing. McDonald's ended up being the best value. The hotel itself was very nice. We enjoyed the convenient location, the lively attractions and bustle nearby, and our fifth-floor room with Seaview. Cleanliness was okay, breakfast filling, and all the staff were helpful. They also gave us guidance on some decent boat tour bookings. Booking.com didn't seem to show the best rooms: I needed a four-bed room with Seaview, but only saw a three-bed option. Ermir at reception upgraded me when we arrived for an additional fee. Thanks!

The location is very good, about a five-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and the nearest metro station. The rooms were clean, but the bed and bathroom stall weren't comfortable. Some staff were friendly, welcoming, and helpful, especially ihsan. Overall, the hotel is fairly good.