What I would say about the hotel it’s not a 5 star hotel, unfortunately it was our first trip to Istanbul and didn’t know better. The decor was nice and the room was clean and the breakfast will give it 3.5 from 5 The reception staff rarely smiling and be aware I can name one or two are rude. What... More

Fortunately it was our last leg of vacation. Unfortunately it was the longest. Very dirty and stained carpets, rooms and corridors reeking of cigarettes.( very uncomfortable esp. for non smokers) Un clean rooms and tiny garish bathrooms. Basic tea, coffee, creamers were not replenished every day, when asked we were told we would be charged. -not something you want to... More

But maybe good for occasional tourists... I could not book in my favorite Istanbul hotels for a recent one night short trip to the city (for business purposes, of course) and had to accept my agency's proposal for this centrally located hotel. Having read previous reviews, I stressed during my reservation that I needed a room in high floors. My... More

I was tempted to rate this property poorly, but there are some positive attributes to this hotel. First, the location is really quite good. You're very near the Taksim square area (10min walk) which is a funicular ride away to the Kabatas station, from which a great tram service brings you to the Sultanahmet area and all the historical sights.... More

Customer service very good. We arrived having only just made a booking online 45 mins previously. It had yet to come through on their system so the receptionist gave us vouchers to get a free drink in the lounge bar while she sorted it. Very polite and helpful as were all the staff. I recommend the half price cocktails in... More

Excellent - wonderful breakfast with huge choice of all those things you want - cheese, fruit, salad, olives, fantastic bread - coffee not good. My room was quiet and there is a splendid pool in the basement large enough for swimming . The only downside was an inability on the part of the reception staff to deliver written messages as... More

When you see 5 stars, you think plush, luxurious, spotless, and extra efficient. This place misses the mark on most counts. The room was so tight that it was barely functional (I dont know how two people manage), you can hardly turn around in the bathroom, and the shower is DANGEROUS! The clincher for me though was the bed and... More

My husband and I spent 3 days in Istanbul in April 2013. We were first afraid to book in this hotel because the reviews didn't seem to be that good. Since we were booking just a few days before our trip and most of hotels were fully booked we had no choice, at least Elite world is rated as a... More

Stayed in the hotel in late April before the "air conditioning" is officially turned on for the summer season. My room faced west and became an oven in the late afternoon and didn't have a window to open. The windows on the east side have windows that open. The A/C was finally turned on during our stay. Also, the outside... More