Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul


istanbul, TR

2 Positive4 Negative

Staff

21
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beautiful stay friendly staff

+

great staff

-

however the staff are unhelpful and rude

Lobby

1
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lobby servers are not very friendly & took awhile for them to come to our table each time we sat down

Decoration

1
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with old carpets and decoration

Reservation

1
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i have no idea if the personnel in charge of reservations do not read,

istanbul, TR

21 Positive14 Negative

What Guests Loved

the staff received high praise for being kind, professional, and helpful. many guests appreciated their friendliness and assistance, particularly in extending stays.

Areas for Improvement

several guests reported issues with the staff, citing irresponsibility, poor communication, and a lack of responsiveness. additionally, there were complaints about room conditions, including unpleasant odors and unmet expectations.

Room

64
+

bed was comfortable rooms are a bit outdated

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spacious room

+

the rooms were comfortable

+

big room

+

nice and big breakfast room and very nice common areas

-

the room didn't meet my expectations

-

the room was smelling tobacco

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i spent my time dealing with room issues and constant frustration

Staff

105
+

great service by the staff there

+

all the other staff members were also kind

+

staff super professional and friendly

+

staff very kind and helpful

+

very good professional staff

-

lack of responsiveness in regards to cleaning staff

-

irresponsible staff

-

staff doesn't speak good english

Window

1
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shortcut no alternatives also cannot enjoy because the window open is very limited

Transport

1
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no direct transportation from airport to city attractions

Price

1
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a proper indication that what in the basket is not complimentary + price

Food

1
+

the food is fabulous

Pool

2
-

i spent four days and the pool was always reserved

-

there is not even a pool deck to relax - the pool needs to be booked before you visit and it is a gym pool

Facilities

1
+

location is close to many facilities

Location

1
+

helpful and friendly staff and location

Comfort

1
+

the beds were comfortable

Experience

1
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the other workers at the (recep/kerem as i remember) reception were also really helpful and this was a pleasing experience

Pera Rose Hotel - Special Class


istanbul, TR

0 Positive11 Negative

Staff

3
-

staff: staff are rude

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the reception staff were not helpful

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unhelpful staff

Room

8
-

rooms is too small

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the only remark that i see that the room is small in size

-

rooms: very very small

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet


istanbul, TR

38 Positive9 Negative

What Guests Loved

the customer service was unprecedented, with amazing and exceptionally courteous staff who provided four seasons standard service. guests appreciated the friendly and attentive nature of the staff, as well as the fabulous amenities and highlights like hagia sophia.

Areas for Improvement

some guests found the rooms to be smaller and darker than expected, with views overlooking a building site. additionally, wifi reliability was an issue, and there were complaints about the limited restaurant menu and the absence of a pool.

Room

62
+

with comfy rooms

+

the deluxe bedroom was spacious

+

our room was a suite and is was well appointed and elegant

+

we had a very nice room with views to the courtyard

+

it was a beautiful building and the rooms were stunning

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the rooms are smaller than many in istanbul,

-

we had a room quite dark

Staff

201
+

staff just exceptional

+

staff is very attentive

+

hagia sophia and other highlights staff were friendly service was absolutely fabulous

+

the service was four seasons standard excellent with the staff providing everything we could need

+

the staff was friendly and helpful

-

lies very much in the staff

Wifi

1
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wifi was not reliable

Pool

13
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pool there was great

-

there is no pool

-

the only thing missing is a small pool

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however the outdoor pool there is closed until june

Customer_service

1
+

unprecedented customer service

Location

5
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the breakfast was delicious and the location is unmatched

+

fabulous location and lovely people & service

+

we chose this location of the the four seasons sultanahmet as it felt it to be a beautiful historical hotel and perfectly placed to be able to explore the blue mosque

+

the location is excellent,

+

loved the location and the service was simply impeccable

Restaurant

32
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i enjoyed one fabulous dinner in the same restaurant

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restaurant food was very good

+

the restaurant was actually our favorite for the entire stay

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but be prepared for the hustle when taking a walk by these shops and restaurants

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if i had anything to say it would be that the menu in the restaurant was quite limited

Bar

2
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highly encourage to spend the sunset at the terrace bar and enjoy the deep slow techno music over a glass of chilled wine

+

you've sincerely raised the bar

istanbul, TR

15 Positive6 Negative

What Guests Loved

guests praised the excellent staff and service, highlighting their friendliness and professionalism. the location, rooftop restaurant, and breakfast received positive remarks, along with the well-functioning wifi. many expressed excitement about returning, especially after enjoying views from higher floors.

Areas for Improvement

some guests were dissatisfied with the reception staff's behavior and found the cleaning staff's performance lacking. complaints also included high room rates and small room sizes, despite renovations.

Pool

2
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the swimming pool and hamam was exceptional

+

pool was gorgeous and did its job,

Facilities

1
+

both the facilities and location are wonderful

Staff

33
+

staff members are great

+

staff was excellent too

+

everything is perfect the staff

-

i did not like the reception staff if the upperist rooftop next to the elevator who asked me to leave because i was alone and not in the company of a woman

-

the cleaning staff can improve their duties and many of belongings are not placed in the proper area as they should be

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but i was very offended by the staffs's comment

Wifi

1
+

wifi worked really well the entire time

Restaurant

3
+

roof top restaurant and bar were very good

+

the location and the staff were very pleasant and friendly especially the restaurant staff they were superb

+

the restaurant staff are very respectful and their service is professional

Room

23
+

the breakfast was excellent as well and the room was nice

+

my room on the 18th floor with view of the bosphorus bridge i can't wait to come back

-

room rate too high

-

although room was renovated

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the rooms are small

Location

3
+

location and rooftop is good

+

the cleaning and location is perfect and i want to thank supervisor fatima for her kindness and professionalism

+

great location great service ultra friendly staff