Title: Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Hotel with a full-service spa, 6-minute walk to Bosphorus ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/ca206a02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; garden views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/d7c42f70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/ff8fb977.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lunch, dinner, brunch served; garden views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/daccf09c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/76ba0305.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa offers a peaceful retreat in historic Istanbul. Enjoy spa treatments, dine at the Coffee House with garden views, and benefit from free in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Pet-friendly - Breakfast included - Laundry - Room service ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 6 - Nov. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 7 - Nov. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=1077194&PinnedHotelID=1077194&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/81d0e55b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/da524763.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 3 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/e6afb26a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1077200/1077194/1cfd210a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Soundproofed Individually decorated Air conditioning Connecting rooms available Free cribs/infant beds LCD TV Hypo-allergenic bedding Pillow menu - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ## You may also like Ad ![5 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; 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Hudavendigar Cad. 17/19, Sirkeci, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110 #### What's nearby - Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.5 km #### Getting around - Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk - Sirkeci Station - 2 min walk - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk - ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Coff's Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hotel Ipek Palas Istanbul - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Hotel near Bosphorus A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class provides free breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a free daily manager's reception. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Coffee House, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Limo/town car service, express check-out, and an elevator - A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby - A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and air conditioning. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Hypo-allergenic bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, and down comforters - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and bidets - LCD TVs with satellite channels - Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and free infant beds ## Similar properties ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1390000/1388800/1388776/613eada2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class Sultanahmet - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 2,133 reviews CA $145 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Dec 2 - Dec 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=1388776&PinnedHotelID=1388776&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527500/527417/41928d4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Yasmak Sultan Istanbul City Center - Pool - Breakfast included - 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Area shuttle (surcharge) - Limo/town car service ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Coffee House ### Things to do - Full-service spa - Sauna - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room crib - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Snack bar/deli - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 151 square feet of conference space ### Outdoors - Garden ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Massage - Turkish bath ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Accessible airport shuttle - Elevator (31 inch wide door) ### More - 1 building - 100% renewable energy - 7 floors - Comprehensive recycling policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Free crib - Hypo-allergenic bedding - Pillow menu - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Tempur-Pedic mattress ### Bathroom - Bidet - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Connecting rooms available - Desk - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Free local calls - Individual decor - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 15 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1500 per night Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: TRY 2500 per room (one-way) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1500 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Cashless transactions are available This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) Property Registration Number 22238 ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Special Class Best Western Empire Palace Special Class Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Istanbul Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Hotel Hotel Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa Istanbul Best Western Empire Palace Hotel Special Class Best Western Empire Istanbul ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? > As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class on Dec 1, 2025 start from CA $127.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Best-Western-Empire-Palace-Hotel-Spa.h1077194.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? > Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Does Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 2500 per room applies. ### Where is Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class located? > Located in Istanbul City Center, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Bosphorus, and Eminönü Square. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Sirkeci Station is 2 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Best Western Empire Palace Hotel & Spa - Special Class Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 106 8 - Good 136 6 - Okay 62 4 - Poor 12 2 - Terrible 10 ### 8.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.4/10 Staff & service ### 7.6/10 Amenities ### 7.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 7.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chondelle Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed here for a second time and it was as good as previous stay. Location is spot on - walkable to all the sights. The staff are lovely and helpful. The restaurant is great we have eaten here three times now and have had great meals- the restaurant staff are good and a lot of fun! The hotel is clean, its easy to find - a good choice if wanting to stay in the old part of beautiful Istanbul. ##### Chondelle Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin Nov 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great staff Clean room, great shower & bathroom, staff very friendly & attentive. Restaurant was excellent & seemed to be open near 24 hours. Highly recommend ##### Justin Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norma Nov 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location. Friendly staff. Good food ##### Norma ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean Guy Nov 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Location ##### Jean Guy Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norziha Feb 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a very good experience staying at this hotel. The staff were very friendly especially Mr Irfan who had helped us to maka our visit to Istanbul a memorable one. The breakfast was good too. Thank you ##### Norziha Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### zareena May 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The stay with the hotel was pleasant, they changed my room upon my request. Salim and Irfan and the other staff were very friendly. Especially Salim , I had problem with the safety box, they came and fixed it immediately. Very centrally located and we could walk to water and many tourist areas. ##### zareena Stayed 6 nights in May 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### K Feb 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Difficult to get to and bare minimum amenities ##### K Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ruhaya Jan 11, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Scammers They’re scammers their information is misleading they’re not handicap friendly no facilities for handicaps. They’re not part of the best western chain since 2020 and yet still put the brand to the hotel. ##### Ruhaya Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller May 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service #### Location good. But not recommend this hotel. 1) The hotel is very close to the tram line. The location is good but hear lots of tram noises. In addition. Although you won’t hear the talking from neighbor room, the noise of taking showers is super loud. 2) The staff members can not speak English well. We need to leave early and ask if hotel can prepare breakfast boxes for us. We asked two staff members and they both promised there will be breakfast boxes. In the end, nothing is prepared. 3) There is spa/massage/turkish bath service in the hotel. The quality is very bad. And the service duration is far less than the package we paid. 4) Be careful with the taxi price if you would like to book the taxi to airport via hotel. The staff will try to increase price. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The service is outstanding. Samir at the front desk is amazingly helpful and delightful. The bell staff is also helpful. The team at the restaurant- also amazing. We planned to eat at a different restaurant our last night, but at the last minute decided to stay at the restaurant attached to the hotel. It was not a mistake. The staff makes everything so wonderful, and the food was truly exceptional. ##### Lorraine Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### ANA ISABEL CARPINTERO Sep 20, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities La habitación estaba sucísima, parecía como si no la hubiesen limpiado a nuestra llegada: vaso de cepillo de dientes usado, pelos en la ducha, suelo sucio, sábanas manchadas. La cama no la hacían nunca, de hecho te quitaban la sábana y la bajera no la metían bien por dentro y acababas durmiendo en el colchón. Tuve que insistir en repetidas ocasiones para que la limpiaran ##### ANA ISABEL CARPINTERO Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Luis Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Small rooms ! Breakfast not good ! ##### Luis Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chondelle Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel! Clean and safe and good customer service. Free WiFi is decent.the restaurant down stairs is great too. The location is excellent Walking distance to all the big attractions, shops and restaurants. Could not of been happier with our choice of hotel ##### Chondelle Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert May 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### City Break in Istanbul Our stay was excellent. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly day and night. Nothing wax too much trouble for them. The hotel is perfectly located for visiting many of the wonderful locations that Istanbul has to offer. Highly recommended? ##### Robert Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### herbert Mar 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Friendly and helpful Selim and his colleagues were very friendly, helpful and professional. The rooms were nice, although a bit noisy because of the trams in the street. The city of Istanbul is wonderful for a short stay. ##### herbert Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Fabio Dec 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Molto comoda la posizione, accessibile ai le maggiori attrazioni. Da segnalare solo la colazione che è molto scarsa per BW ##### Fabio Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Marcos Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Hotel is ok, but not great. Hotel is ok, but not great. The rate was a good value. Small room. Main issue was that the A/C was not working, and although it was not necessary to have the A/C, the actual split a/c unit was making a loud noise all night long (even though it was off and not cooling). Really annoying. Staff could not help with this issue, although they tried. Kept me from having a good night of rest. ##### Marcos Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth Oct 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staff very helpful. Tramline to n front of hotel is noisy and runs til mid nite and again at about 5 am. Close to s verbal sites ##### Elizabeth Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damien Aug 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Good hotel and very professional services. Very nice hotel, service was very good and ##### Damien Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ngoc Minh Jul 30, 2024 Room is small, very noisy at night when people slammed the door and talking in the hallway. Breakfast is so so. ##### Ngoc Minh Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AZZAM Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice location, of course difficult to reach the hotel in a car like most other hotels in Sultan Ahmet AC in room was great, breakfast was good ##### AZZAM Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sergio May 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Disliked: Amenities Excelente ubicación y muy buena atención. Buen precio. Volveré con toda seguridad. ##### Sergio Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Achim Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten sind zu Fuß erreichbar. Das Hamam hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Gute Auswahl beim Frühstück. Jederzeit wieder! ##### Achim Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norziha Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything was good. Excellent location and the staff also were friendly especially Mr Irfan ##### Norziha Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### K Feb 2, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Difficult to get to and terrible amenities ##### K Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotel Amira Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hotel-Amira-Istanbul.h3546734.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Pera](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Pera.h11691.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel, Istanbul Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel.h6250043.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-Sultanahmet.h443490.Hotel-Information) > > [Hagia Sofia Mansions Istanbul, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hagia-Sofia-Mansions-Istanbul.h29743791.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Istanbul-At-The-Bosphorus.h1856092.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel Istanbul Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sofitel-Istanbul-Taksim.h42400472.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Quasar Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Fairmont-Quasar-Istanbul.h16385021.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Istanbul.h14428.Hotel-Information) > > [The Marmara Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Marmara-Taksim.h26048.Hotel-Information) > > [GLK PREMIER Regency Suites & Spa - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-GLK-PREMIER-Regency-Suites-Spa.h1876165.Hotel-Information) > > [Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sultanhan-Hotel-Special-Class.h1388776.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis Marina Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Wyndham-Grand-Istanbul-Kalamis-Marina-Hotel.h5484206.Hotel-Information) > > [Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Istanbul-Marriott-Hotel-Sisli.h6771400.Hotel-Information) > > [CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-CVK-Park-Bosphorus-Hotel-Istanbul.h6055713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sultanahmet Palace Hotel - Special Class](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sultanahmet-Palace-Hotel-Special-Class.h479516.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bomonti-Hotel-Conference-Center.h6226720.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Hilton-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h20867.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Istanbul City Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sheraton-Istanbul-City-Center.h38329865.Hotel-Information) > > [Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Conrad-Istanbul-Bosphorus.h15234.Hotel-Information) > > [Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Sura-Hagia-Sophia-Hotel.h8046669.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Yavuz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Yavuz-Hotel.h531232.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Istanbul by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-InterContinental-Istanbul.h521137.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h565576.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorne Suite Taksim](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Dorne-Suite-Taksim.h38494876.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Grand-Cevahir-Hotel-Convention-Center.h972529.Hotel-Information) > > [Pera Palace Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Pera-Palace-Hotel.h20555.Hotel-Information) > > [Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Elite-World-Asia-Hotel.h26886285.Hotel-Information) > > [Barcelo Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Barcelo-Istanbul.h32516024.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Hotels-Swissotel-The-Bosphorus-Istanbul.h889869.Hotel-Information)