Name: Ipek Palas
Address: ORHANIYE CAD. Sirkeci - Fatih, 7, Istanbul, 34110, TR

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

MELANY

Excellent breakfast

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2025

Shafina

Good for the price

The toilet leaked. Overall the hotel was really comfortable for what we paid. Breakfast options for hot cooked food was okay, could have been a bit better. Location was excellent. At the heart of the area.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2024

G

The hotel was very good and service from Mehmet and his bellboys (Ismet / Ilyaas not sure what the other gentleman's name is) was excellent. The cleaning staff and the breakfast team was always polite and friendly. This is definitely one hotel I would recommend as the location and the hotel are perfect!
If I visit Istanbul again, I will definitely go back to Ipek Palas. Thank you to their team for the excellent service.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2024

Catherine

Mixed review on Hotel Ipek Palas, the location is great, alot of shops close by as well as some restaurants, easy access to a tram stop but also you could walk to the big attractions, I'd say the location is perfect. The hotel itself is nice, clean but the breakfast is limited so it was a waste for us as after the first morning we never ate there again. The room was tiny, we only had access to one side of the bed, which was also very small and no room to move, couldn't even open a suitcase in the room had to open it Infront of the door or on the bed but then you had no where to sit. The bathroom in our room also smelt damp but seemed clean. Torn whether I would stop there again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

Mohamad

The best hotel

Actually the hotel is fantastic the rooms are bigger than usual. The bathroom are clean.the water of shower 🚿 are not and running fast the buffet breakfast have a big variety of foods the employees were kind and helpful thanks for Mehemet he was fully aware about my family. Thanks again

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2023

Faatima

The hotel is located in a good area, with lots of places to eat. Walkable distance to The Blue mosque, Hagia Sophia mosque and Topaki Palace Museum.

However, There was a cockroach running around in the breskfast area- wgich we informed insect in the bed then they csme and cleaned the room, toilet seat broken even though we had informed then to fix it they did come and have a look but was still broken. I was shocked that they dont clean and change the bed sheets everyday. When i informed about the room bot being cleaned i got the redponse of we dont clean the room everyday abd you need to put a sign up to say you want your room to be clesned which i was not informed wheb checking in. Cleaness is what lets them down alot.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2023

Mohammed

Liked the area & how easy it is to get to the main attractions.. thr galata bridge & tower haggia Sophia all walkable ..I walked everywhere from my location.. staff really friendly even for my laundry done for a small fee.☺️ rooms are really good aswell.. I knew I just wanted to sheep & shower but they are still really worth checking into..

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2022

anne

Another excellent stay

This is our 4th time staying at the hotel, all the staff are friendly, it is situated in an excellent position for getting around as it is central

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Oct 2022

Brahim

I have stayed at this hotel before and I cannot believe how it’s gone downhill. The room was not clean, the breakfast was inadequate and overall stay was not good.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

27 Aug 2022

Aiman

The rooms, service
worst experience

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2022

Manuel

Good breakfast but bad maintenance

Good included breakfast. The only issue was the extraction fan of the toilet was not working and I think someone next door was smoking all the time. And the smell was getting in through the non working fan.

Self

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2022

Ian

The room was very dirty and small , staff was not very nice the breakfast was terrible we more hotel after staying there one night the traffic outside the hotel was so bad day and night , this hotel should be a zero star hotel I will not rate this hotel stay somewhere else please

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2022

Md arafat

Didnt like at all. Ac doesn’t work properly. No shampoo and napkins in the bathroom.
Front desk doesn’t help that much
Very few speak English
Rooms are very small

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Anonymous

Rooms small
Problems with the cold water and with the electrical equipment. The rest was ok.the position is ok.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

11 May 2022

Emine

Worst hotel I ever seen in my life

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2022

Atinuke

Nice location, lovely and friendly staff

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2022

Clarise

The lobby is beautiful. I got a single economic room. It was tiny. When I got to my room the toilet seat was not clean and the next day my bed was made but the bathroom was not cleaned yet again.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2022

MAJD

İt ses nice

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Dec 2021

Mohamed

Good

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2021

Salim Khamo

I advise every traveler to Turkey-Istanbul to stay in this hotel .

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2020

Shqipe

Hotel was good and the staff members very nice and helpful. because of covid the breakfast choices were limited but good. they also organized for us the boat tour, which I recommend to everyone.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Hotel was situated in an excellent central position near many attractions

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

05 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Good location, poor room

We stayed here only for one night, but the room was really hot and smelt of cigarette smoke. There was only one plug socket in the room and that was on the wall pushed right against the bed. The room was very small, the photos are very misleading.
The location was very convenient and the breakfast was quite nice. The staff were also very accommodating and lovely.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful location Close to all attractions
The hotel is pretty dated and most of the double and twin rooms are box size.
Only decent room sizes are rooms 6 and 7 on each floor (family rooms)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2019

cHRISTINE

I really don't understand the bad critics on the web. I slept like a baby (5th floor). The breakfast was absolutely amazing with a huge selection. Location perfect. Yes rooms not that big but absolutely fine. Yes shower had one open side but did not cause any problem. Yes breakfast was downstairs. No problem. Except if you have problems with stairs. It is below elevator reach. There is a restaurant upstairs only open a few hours late afternoon, with tea and coffee and cakes but I was only there briefly to check it out as there are so many things to do in the area. Very pleased with my stay

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Room was just okay, bathroom was very small and WiFi signal didn’t really work terribly well even on the first floor. Breakfast was very good, location excellent, staff very pleasant.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

İ have booked a singl room, the room was very tiny and was hard to move in it
After that they change my room to a bigger one, that was better than the first one
The breakfast was ok, the location was perfect

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Quit and near to metro station , close to many shops are near, exchange shops are thr too

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Honestly Nothing unique in that property. Sorry to say. Only the good thing is close to the transportation or whatsoever. Thank u.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2019

Maria

Excellent location, room was good coz I booked the bigger room but aircon was not cooling well.
we loved the top floor terrace where tea is complmentary with an amazing view of Istanbul.Breakfast was very good seved lower floor but very nice restaurant and food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great location and good service with free coffee on terrace

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2019

Farhad

The staff were really rude. The hotel was not as same as shown in the photos

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel is in perfect location for going sightseeing. It is very clean and tidy and the staff are very helpful and welcoming. My room was on the small side but perfect for me as a single person. Had there been two people then the room would have been on the small side. The breakfast was very good and plenty of choice. The rooms were cleaned every day. I have no complaints at all and would happily rebook on my next visit to Istanbul.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2019

Verified traveler

Close proximity to places, restaurants, transportation. Personnel very professional, helpful, smiling

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2019

Nick

Great location’. Friendly staff. Looks great lit up with colours changing at night.

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

It is located in a very nice area. The staff were good. The room was small and the shower was not good.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2019

mazlan

location is great,all attraction just stone throw away from the hotel

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2018

Jubes

Lovely hotel very close to city centre. Pleasant staff

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2018

Sam

Good customer service, great location at affordable rate.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Oct 2018

Farah

Was a good location and Close to the tourist attractions

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2018

amrat

We stayed for 4 nights at Opel papas rooms were small shower room was small location is nice every thing was walking distance tram facilities was near enjoyed it

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Good location but very small rooms.

Whilst the hotel is in an excellent location for sightseeing, the rooms are very small and the decor is tired. Breakfast staff were polite and helpful but the manager on the evening shift was not. He was trying to be sarcastic when we pointed out how small the rooms were (unlike the photos on the Expedia website) - suggesting he move us to a smaller room if we'd prefer that. Disappointing as this is not the Turkish hospitality, service and attention to detail and customer satisfaction that we are used to when visiting Turkey.

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Bed is very small for 2 persons.all things are old.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Dec 2017

John

Good location, poor facility

I was very disappointed with the cleaning of the room. I had to clean it my self as it seemed that the did it very fast. The hotel location was good but the room and overall it was old and not very well preserved.

4/10

Poor

23 Oct 2017

nigel

Close to Center

Bathroom is not fit for its purpose. Showers needs great attention. Treble drainage for shower and due to not having shower door bathroom turns in to swimming pool. You won’t be able to use the toilet after shower been used unless you are happy enough to have your fit in a poodle while seati on a toilet seat

6/10

Pleasant

13 Oct 2017

layla

Bathroom in very bad situations dirty wet

Not standard not 4 star every thing broken and old the breakfast leftovers from last night very noisy etc...

2/10

Poor

04 Jul 2017

Zhibek

I didn't like that hotel it is not standard 4 star

It was awful the reception guy was so rude and ffighting with me because I was trying meet my friend in the hotel ,I am very shock first time Happened in my life

4/10

Poor

26 May 2017

Verified traveler

An old room with a small shower

The hotel cannot be four-stars as it is not even worth one. The room was a small old one with a tiny old shower.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2016

Sue

I my son and my sister was there last week we loved. The staff were very helpful especially gentlemen called Umit he was very helpful to us during our stay. Definitely I will go back there again.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Nov 2015

Clare

Hotel well placed for shopping and site seeing

Good view from Restarant on top floor
Hotel well placed for shopping and site seeing

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2015

Addy

Great trip but basic hotel

This hotel is all about the location, right in the centre of the old city, close to all the tourist attractions. Hotel is very basic, stayed in a single room which was very small. Beds are uncomfortable to sleep in and poor wifi connection. Not a massive selection for breakfast with very random breakfast choices. i.e. chips. If your looking to stay in a cheap hotel in the old city close to the attractions and not fussed about the facility then this is the place

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2015

Taseer

Overall good experience

Air Condioning was very poor. The adjacent room for children's had no air conditioning nor fan. However, the location was just perfect. Walking distance to all major point of interest. Staff was friendly and courteous. One of the best all you can eat breakfast included with the package. No shower door in the shower enclosure so bathroom becomes very messy after each shower.

Family

4/10

Poor

22 Aug 2015

BC

Near the Tram station

it is close to all transportation of Istanbul. If you take a cab here during rush hours, ask them to stop at the corner and walk to the hotel otherwise you will sit in the cab for 30' to go to 2 blocks. The hotel is very old and a lot of things not working properly. Beds are not comfortable at all. It designs not very efficient. I think it is should be 2 stars hotel not 4
Breakfast is very good.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Decent hotel close to all the places to be visited

Very much enjoyed the trip with the family. Hotel staff were very nice. Most places that we visited were walking distance from the hotel. Blue Mosque is absolutely stunning. Bosphorus boat tour was personally too long for me. Make sure you drive prices down when out shopping! Grand bazaar is nice but be careful because you may get lost in there. Overall a beautiful city to visit.

8/10

Excellent

15 Aug 2015

Stephanie

Boutique Hotel in Istanbul

Great location, great price, great breakfast buffet, pleasant and helpful staff!

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2015

Nigar

do not believe the photos

The room was very small.breakfast is very good. Bad wi fi. Mainly 2 star hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2015

Silvina

Good location, friendly staff.

I stayed 4 nights at Ipek Palace. The room was comfortable although the closet was very small (only downside). Mattress was not the best but comfortable enough. The hotel has a terrace with a breathtaking view to the Marmara Sea and happy hour tea and coffee. Breakfast is abundant, well served and all the staff was very friendly and accommodated all my needs and requests. They made reservations for all the tours I took, dinner/show I attended, and transportation to the airport. All their recommendations were good choices. I am very pleased with the hotel and staff members. I had a great experience at this hotel and I recommend it without hesitation.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

Melissa

Perfect location, price, staff, & breakfast

We arrived to the hotel at 1:00 am. The area looked so deserted and dark, and as we found our way to it, we wondered if we'd made a mistake in booking it. After a good night's sleep, however, and after having a fabulous breakfast buffet there, our ideas of the hotel quickly changed. The staff were smiling,friendly and helpful in every way, with tourist maps, tour ideas, etc. Aladdin, especially, was ever ready and available to answer questions. Plus, the hotel had a computer available for guests, which was great, as we could print out our boarding passes and surf the web.Once we stepped out of the hotel into the street, ready to \"get lost\" in Istanbul, we realized that the hotel is in a perfect location: close to public transportation, to the pier and ferries, to all the historic sites, to great restaurants, and to small shops where the prices weren't quite so touristy. We were very glad to have booked this hotel. The hotel is older, but very well decorated and kept; our rooms had blackout curtains. The only negative I could say about our rooms is that we had a quadruple room, the main room with a queen bed and a separate bedroom with 2 twin beds, but the only a/c was in the main room. The boys opened the window at night as the weather was cool, so it wasn't a real problem for us (June 1-3). Our flight was at 6:00 am, and the staff readily called us a taxi for 3:00 am and helped us load our bags. All in all, this hotel is a real treat.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

Faye

Excellent Location for major attractions

Hotel is a great location for all locations, the team is 5 mins walk from the hotel to take you to further out destinations. The hotel is perfect rooms and food wise, highly recommendable!

2/10

Poor

10 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Worst hotel experience ever. Was switched to three rooms in two days. First room the plumbing under the shower was leaking and created a huge puddle in the bathroom. Second room ceiling leaked when it rained. Informed hotel staff of these issues and was told they knew about them and were continuing to have people stay in these rooms.

2/10

Poor

28 May 2015

belfast

It's only good for location

What a shower. Whole bathroom gets wet lol. It's good for location of nothing else.

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Very small room. The hotel though is in a good location with walking distance to many sights.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2015

Z

Nice hotel close to all main tourist points.

Lovely friendly staff, the receptionists were very nice and professional. The hotel gave us a nice room with a balcony. The breakfast was delicous and fresh and the porter who took our luggage was very friendly and professional. The hotel is close to all the main tourist points, and has shops and restaurants close by. Very convenient.

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2015

Zoideco

Great hotel

The hotel is very close to the metro station Sirkeci,easier for us to get to tourist attractions.However,our room (single twin room) had a bathroom which floor is not levelled,so water becomes stagnant inside the bathroom.The water flow was poor due to uneven floor.Plus,the bathroom's door cannot be locked.On the other hand,the breakfast was superb.Great food selection and it was delicious !

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2014

Pius

Facilities: Typical; Value: Economical; Service: Good; Cleanliness: Faultless;
Very good location if you're after the touristy sights of Istanbul

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2014

Rodrigo

Wi-fi not working well
if you have to rely on wi-fi, you are lost

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

comfortable but basic

The staff were lovely and the hotel was easy to get to from the airport via public transport. Breakfast was included and everday there was someone to answer any questions you had and make sure you had everything you needed.

However, it doesn't have a bar area or anywhere to relax. So if you are looking for a hotel with lots of amenities it might not be for you, but if you are going to spending most of your time out and about it's great. (There is free wifi which came in very handy!)

The location is very good too. We managed to walk everywhere (most tourist sites were only 15-20mins away), and only using public transport to get to and from the airport.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel close to Topaki Palace.

It was a good stay, friendly staff, well organised, good service and good for money. I would recommend to anyone travelling to the Sultan Ahmet area in Istanbul to stay at this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Nice hotel with a great location!

The hotel is located really close to the tram station and is a few minutes walk from most of the key sites with no lenty of nice restaurants about!

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Very central to all the main sites in Istanbul

Interesting city to visit - highly recommend a trip there

4/10

Poor

18 May 2014

Kerri

We were disappointed with this hotel.

The wing we stayed we had to carry our bags up the stairs. The staff were good but we still handled the bags ourselves. The bedroom was very small only inches from the wall on both sides. The hotel was in a good position for us. We understand that the hotels in Europe are always smaller. My sisters room was even smaller than ours, and the bed was against the wall. The shower rose didn't fit into the bracket on the wall so you had to hold it all the time.

2/10

Poor

10 May 2014

Verified traveler

Tiny room, faulty showerscreeen dirty towels

Terrible, I would never book with Expedia again. Booked Airport transfer was not provided, room was not the same as advertised. It was so small that we could not open the suitcase on the floor. Dirty and faulty bathroom. Showerwall was loose and dirty, sink was half hanging off the wall. We called Expedia from Turkey 3 times and Customer Service did not help us at all. We incurred a telephone bill for nearly £200 and we had to book our own airport transfer. Opposite to our room was a building site and the room next to ours was being renovated whilst we were there. The work started at 6am and often carried on until late in the evening, meaning we did not get a decent night sleep. 6 other people complained to Reception about their rooms whilst we were there and Reception told all of us we need to pay for an upgrade to get a different room. We felt ripped off and are dissapointed with Expedia.

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2013

Anne

Well situated close to tourist attractions.

The hotel has a very welcoming, if slightly dated, reception area. The breakfast room is brightly decorated and serves a excellent breakfast however our room was very disappointing as it was far too small to be classed as a double room. The bed was pushed against the wall and there was nowhere to put any clothing other than a very small wardrobe. Beneath the window,behind a desk,a wooden radiator cover had come off the wall but the large nails were still sticking out and catching on the curtains making more holes in them. The bathroom was tiny -the width of the double bed - with a shower which was no more than 60 centimetres square with a very narrow opening to get in and out. The wash hand basin had no plug but toiletries were provided.
The position of the hotel was close to a tram station and also well within walking distance of the main tourist attractions. It was well priced and we were only in the hotel to sleep -though it was next to a building site - obviously out with the control of the hotel. The view from the roof terrace where they served tea, was outstanding.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2013

Kathy

Value: Affordable;
We loved the quirky decor.

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2013

anna

It's in the middle of all the main points interest

I like it in the first moment that I get there, everything around is wonderfull: restaurants, buses, mesquites, museums,etc, I really love the neighborhood the only thing is that our room was really, really small, I don't know if all the rooms are the same size.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

old town istanbul

Loved this hotel, clean and well located within walking distance to the mosques aya sofia and sultan ahmet, to the grand bazaar and to the bosphorous. The tram line to travel further. Lots of places to eat around the hotel, a supermarket a street away. Take note of construction next door for the new train metro station, if your windows are open you will get no sleep! Top floor restaurant has beautiful views of the bridge and across the bosphorous. Great hotel for a tourist in Istanbul.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2013

eperor

Istanbul hotel review

Great place for the price, free continental breakfast and best of all free coffee and cafe. Internet needed to repair along with electrical wall outlet issues my only problem. Otherwise I'd rate it a 5 star.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2013

ted111

breakfast

breakfast always thesame, thats not good.
other things more or less the same

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2013

Diana

They had construction noises in the nabourhoud until 130 am

4/10

Poor

31 May 2013

the traveler

Not 4 star! Should be 2 star!

This hotel should never be rated as 4 star. 2 star would be more appropriate. My first room, the airconditioning was broken and their was a big piece of it on the desk. Initially I was told that the man would come to fix the aircon, but he didn't. I met someone else there who was also given my room and had complained and after demanding their money back got the move. My second room had problems with the door lock and it was difficult to use the key.
On the positive side, the breakfast was very good and the evening meal if you took the set meal up top was reasonable value for money and the view was great from the top dining room.

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2013

Zahir

Great Family Hotel

Well run hotel in an excellent location in Sirkici. All the major attractions are within walking distance. The tram stop is nearby. There are also numerous dining places and shops within close vicinity.
We stayed in a suite which was ideal for the children, as they had their own room (sofa bed & single bed).
There are some major building works adjacent to the hotel - but this was a very minor inconvenience to our stay.

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2013

Mark

Good location and breakfast

Reasonably priced hotel close to the main sights. The breakfast was good but wasn't served from the roof terrace like we'd expected. The room was an ample size and clean.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2013

Ali

Small rooms

Although this hotel is situated next to the old city, yet its small rooms are more suitable for ants than for human beings..a jail cell is much bigger than their rooms

Family

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2013

Blasterrr

Expensive and Small Rooms

Rooms are horribly small. So called superior room with a huge curtain draping over the bed is non existing. We were told that there is only 1 room like that and even that is 'artists impression' whatever that means.
Bathroom....no bathtub and the room is called superior?
Noisy construction site nearby is an annoyance.
Internet works in the lobby and in the room.
Breakfast was an alright value.
Only plus we would give this hotel is its location closed to the major tourist attractions.

Family

4/10

Poor

28 Feb 2013

Little

Disappointing

I was extremely disappointed with the hotel-especially the room. It was 100% NOT a 4* hotel or room.
The room and bathroom was tiny and view out of the window was disgusting.
The breakfast restaurant was lovely which suggests there were far better rooms I could have had-a room that met the price I paid.
Staff were helpful and polite.
The best part was the location

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2013

Mosharraf

Wonderful trip to Istanbul.

I believe, it is an excellent middle-grade hotel to stay comfortably with no noise around. More importantly it is very center and walking distance of all the historical visiting venues & shopping markets , therefore no need for internal travel expenses. We have enjoyed the hotel's items of the breakfast. The staff members are very gentle and helpful. Overall, we are all impressed and hence decided, if we consider to visit Istanbul again we shall try to avail the opportunity to stay in Ipek Palas Hotel.

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2012

Nichnames are stupid

Good

Really good location for sight seeing trips and a good connection to public transport.

The rooms are really small and not comfortable. Nonetheless it is fine for a short sight seeing trip to Istanbul.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2012

Miss T

Beautiful and elegant hotel

There was an initial confusion over the room, my 3 friends and I had booked a suite so we could all be together but they tried to put us in two tiny twin rooms, we had to insist that we had our suite and they eventually gave it to us, but only after an hours persistant arguing!!! Apart from this, the food was excellent, the hotel room comfortable and spotless and the location was a short walk from all the sights! I would definately go there again (room choice depending!).

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2012

Verified traveler

Happy customer.

Very good. Shame about 24hr works on subway station next door.

6/10

Pleasant

27 Sep 2012

Christopher

Facilities: Tired; Value: Pricey; Service: Basic; Cleanliness: Clean;
Dull, uninspiring rooftop restaurant. Unfortunate noisy and unsightly construction around the hotel. Bad luck!

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2012

Arkin

Not bad considering

Very friendly and helpful staff especially bellboy. Location is very good, central and easy transport link. One thing i am very disappointed about is right outside the hotel there are work going on night & day basically 24 hrs of the day, work only stopped for a few hours on Sunday night. We stayed 4 nights. They are working on a new train station and tunnel. Would of been fantastic to know that this was going on before booking. These works have been going on for at least a year to my knowledge and will go on for a while. I would say more or less value for money, you get what you pay for, only because of location that is a plus.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

03 Sep 2012

i am sara

good hotel for the family

Hotel is comfort quite good staff and service only the room was very small that we could not move with our laggege while with that money we paid we could find around better room and service i think the it was single room used for double , i did asked many times to change the room for me but they did not agree to change.

Thank you

Sara

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Close to most sights

Hotel was centrally lOcated booked a suite only one room of which was air conditioned not happy with this rooms very small daily cleaning very hit and miss expected a better standard of service

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2012

Darawish

it is just the location that you pay for

nothing else in this hotel worth paying a penny except its location, the rooms were very small, the hotel itself was very old, the AC & TV had a lot of problems, their breakfast was less than average.
to be honest there is another good aspect of this hotel which is the staff, they were very nice, helpful & polite
not recommended & will never visit again

2/10

Poor

06 Jul 2012

taxi

Unsafe airport-hotel transfer, dirty room, noisy and windows without shades

Although hotel is in perfect location we got assigned room in a basement. I presume it was storage of some sort before. Dirty and smelly room, with out direct access to lobby, even using elevator there were several stairs to climb. Dirty air-condition with out modern controls. TV was 10inch wide, can be watched for longer that 30minutes. Toilet was smelly and drains clogged. Noisy envoroment, no shades on widows.
Worst of all unsafe transport for airport resulted in accident, collision with other 3 cars. Refused to pay for transfer that ended up with our injuries and taking a taxi half way trough.
I believe other rooms are nice but we were unlucky to have this assignment.

4/10

Poor

30 Jun 2012

Mohd

AC off

AC was controlled by the reception staff and they put it off at a really bad time at night & day times where noise outside is in its most. Building work outside is 24 hourse on!!

Otherwise, the hotel & its staff is okay.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2012

Hagious

Nice location and hotel

The staff were very helpful and willing to help. I never had an issue that was not resovled very quickly. The single room was a bit on the tight side, but it was very well kept and clean.
Also, most the major tourist sights are within walking distance, a big plus.
I would recommend this hotel.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2012

Verified traveler

Hotel Ipek

Great location and super friendly staff. Small room but we had a basic double. Watch out for the disappearing door.

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2012

Brian

Value: Economical; Service: Go the extra mile;
View from terrace restaurant and good value dinner menu

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2012

spookey711

a good value for money, the beds are done daily,

It was very hard to find the hotel, especially when driving a car, but if you use the train station in the area of the hotel then you are very near to it,
if coming by taxi it will be fine.
an old building i guess from the old days, rooms are not very clean, if you look closely you can see dust in the corners,
the breakfast is nice, but they charge you for the fresh orange juice 5 TL, allot of money for a small glass.
i personally enjoyed the afternoon tea that they offer in the hotel for free, ( very nice, knowing i am Lebanese, and not English)
no parking area to park your car, an old guy control the area next to the hotel , if you get to him you can park.

staff are nice , hope that they remain nice, and not go back.