I had a wonderful stay at this hotel and owe it to the staff and its location for why my trip to Turkey was such a great experience.
Having spent 6 days in Istanbul with the excellently located Hotel Sultania as our home base, I felt right at home with a beautiful balance of classing Turkish flair, and a taste of home allowing us to feel in our element. The daily breakfast was great because any given day I could have my fair share of a more Turkish/European style food, but still have the fresh fruit, omelettes and cereal I would eat back home if I ever wanted it. The outside patio was a perfect start to my day, with little/no tourist foot traffic in the mornings, and getting to watch the restaurants prep for their busy days. The staff were beyond accommodating, even remembering after a single day what kind of coffee/tea I'd ordered, and offering to make it the same way without me even needing to ask. Our rooms were nice, well decorated, and cleaned very consistently. I felt quite safe and comfortable knowing that since this was a smaller, boutique style hotel, I was among fewer guests and a more personal touch by the staff.
I used the gym they offer, which was rather small and limited in its options. We also had ourselves a Turkish Hamam Spa/Massage, and while it was my first, it was mostly just okay. Nothing spectacular or reinvigorating, but definitely a nice experience to have had while in Turkey.
I recommend this hotel and would come again in a heartbeat. read more