I was surprised how nice this hotel was and how well it met all my needs during my stay in Istanbul. Location: Top marks here. It is so close to everything that we needed to get to. A few mins. walking distance to the Mosques and Bazaars and the Sultanamet train station. The only thing is I wouldn't recommend eating in this area as things are quite expensive since it is the touristy area. It does quiet down a lot at night time since the mosques close. Service: everyone here was nice and courteous. They spoke English and was able to give us tips and recommendations. They even mailed out my postcard for me on my last day here because I couldn't make a trip to the post office! I Just paid them in cash! Oh yeah, free water bottles! Just ask. Food: I didn't know just how good I had it until I went to another hotel later but the breakfast buffet here is top notch!! SUCH variety and everything tasted so good! They not only had a spread of the cold deli meats and breads, but they had hot foods every morning too! It wasn't all vegetarian either! I was very impressed and was able to eat my fill. Having a hearty breakfast really set us up for the rest of the day because we were able to skip lunch and just have a good dinner. Fully recommend taking advantage of the delicious breakfast. Rooftop - the sights here was beautiful. I was able to wake up really early one morning and take in the quietness of the streets and see all bridge and Blue Mosque in the light of dawn. Gorgeous. Room: Since we didn't spend much time in the room, it was perfect for what we needed. It was small, just enough for a bed and a place for our suitcase but again, it's what we needed. Bathrooms were clean and shower pressure was good. Price: I booked it on Expedia and it really was a great price. This place is a prime example where value and quality can be had altogether. read more

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I had stayed at the Adamar Hotel back in 2009, and had an awesome experience then. So when I was planning my return trip to Istanbul for 10 days at the end of October, I knew where I would stay. And I am so pleased to report that the Adamar Hotel is still as amazing. I made online reservations directly through the hotel, and found they have online offers, such as shuttle pickup from airport with a certain length of stay, and discount for cash. Making a reservation was easy, and they responded quickly to any questions. There are now 3 wonderful men at the front Reception desk: Halil (whom I met from my first stay), Ilhan, and Gokhan. All three men were incredibly helpful, respectful, and friendly. They were endlessly patient with my questions, need for directions, and forgetting/mispronouncing their names! They handled payment quickly and efficiently, and provided good ideas for sightseeing and dining. In addition, Evrim, Burak and Emre also work in the reception area and were kind, friendly, and always eager to help with anything needed. The rooms had been updated, and I found them to still be spotlessly clean. The housekeepers Sengul and Turkan did a fabulous job of keeping my room clean, and always gave me welcoming smiles. The rooms are a bit small, but no smaller than any of the European rooms I have stayed in. My room (204) had large windows, and was very bright and cheery. Windows opened, and when closed really blocked the outside noise well. The bed was a bit hard, but comfortable. The best part was a power heating/AC unit that kept the room comfortable at all times. The upstairs breakfast area is truly the star here (well, in addition to the wonderful staff!!). The breakfast is still bountiful and delicious. Selda who works here is also friendly and will take your order for one of their fabulous omelets. All food is fresh and well prepared. The view is unequaled, and there is a beautiful serenity to starting your day gazing out onto the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. There is free Wi Fi throughout the hotel which was strong and worked well. There is also a computer in the lobby to use for printing needed documents. Overall, in my 10 day stay here I felt like I was staying with my family. I feel incredibly close to the staff, as if they were all my friends, brothers and sisters. I felt safe and protected, and there is just some kind of magic at this hotel. Each and every staff member here clearly takes pride in their work and doing a great job. I plan on returning again to Istanbul in a few years and look forward to staying here again. I miss them already! read more