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4.0 of 5
Mesih Pasa Mah. Aksaray Cad. No:16 Laleli, Fatih, Istanbul 34480, Turkey
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Istanbul Royal Hotel
Ranked #503 of 757 hotels in Istanbul
3.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
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New York
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“Poor Choice in a city of many”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

With a recent tour group we were housed in the Royal Istanbul Hotel. Environment is generally dingy, few to no amenities and a poor choice of hotels in a city of many. Location is somewhat off the beaten track - a significant walk from the Old City. A nearby tram is a plus. Breakfast room was dated with long tables. Food was adequate. I would not choose this hotel unless with a tour group.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Amman, Irbid, Jordan
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“me”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011
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it was amazing hotel i had so much fun in this trip and the hotel complete enjoyment

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“bathroom disaster!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011
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The staff were nice but the hotel was not as described. The room had not been recently refurbished as stated and there was no rooftop terrace. On the first morning the lining on our bath split so we could not have a bath and all we got were excuses. Not happy! Had a meal in the restaurant - we had cold chips and a piece of cardboard that was supposed to be steak. Should have realised about the quality as we were the only customers! Would not return.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“A very nice stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

Location is not in the heart of the tourist area (Blue Mosque etc) but is a short trip by tram, and a short walk to the Suleymaniye Mosque and walking distance of the main bazaar. The local restaurants are limited but we ate at a cheap and cheerful place around the corner one night. It is right on the edge of the major clothes shopping area. Location is really 3 1/2 stars as we did walk quite a bit each day owing to this.

We easily reached the hotel by public transport from Ataturk Airport (hotel almost on top of Aksaray station), but the tram can get very crowded so not for everyone or if arriving during rush hour.

The staff were very attentive, courteous and friendly and spoke good English (a blessing for us who were terrible at Turkish!). The room was very clean and the twinshare beds were very comfortable. The only problem with the room was the air-conditioning needing to remain on as room got quite warm(I slept with ear-plugs, which I often do anyway). However, you could leave the window open which may cool the room down adequately for most.

Breakfast was functional but the tables not set up for pairs or couples and the music was not to everyone's (i.e. my) taste.

Overall, a nice place to relax after a very hectic day in a very hectic city and would definitely stay again.

Room Tip: Our room, 613 faced west which was a great view, but away from Blue Mosque/ Topkapi Palace etc.
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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Istanbul
2 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Nice Hotel Clean and And Big Rooms”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2011
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people found this review helpful

We stayed at this hotel for a bz porpose the rooms was big compare the other hotels we stayed in Istanbul.. Easy acces to tramway and close to Old city area..

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Mesih Pasa Mah. Aksaray Cad. No:16 Laleli, Fatih, Istanbul 34480, Turkey
Price range (per night):* INR5,769 - 17,139

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