Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus

kristofredei
01-01-1970 02:00

Great stay - scam taxi. The hotel is great, with clean and comfortable rooms, friendly staff, a nice little sauna and steam room. The breakfast buffet is delicious and abundant! Unfortunately the end of my stay left a very bad taste - I asked them to call a taxi for me in order to avoid scams. They did call one, and the driver promptly proceeded to try to scam me at the end of the ride ("can't show you the fare because I already turned the meter off, but trust me this perfectly round number is what it said"), with the hotel reception offering little assistance when I called them for help. I understand if it's almost impossible to find an honest cab driver in the city, but I'd rather you tell me so than connect me with a scammer.. .

cazzascorp
01-01-1970 02:00

Very enjoyable stay. We stayed here for three nights at the end of our holiday in Turkiye and really enjoyed it. The hotel is pleasant and appealing and is very well located right at the Galataport which is very handy for cruises. The hotel is also just a few minutes' walk to the tram stop which will take you to the many and wonderful attractions the fabulous city of Istanbul has to offer. The hotel staff were friendly and pretty helpful, our room was very comfortable and there are a variety of restaurants onsite - they are a little pricey however. The breakfast buffet was quoted to us a 32 euro per person which seems very expensive to us to be honest and we did not eat breakfast there. The cafe at the front of the restaurant has good quality food, but the service is very slow. However If you don't want to eat at the hotel restaurants, there are plenty of very good other options close by. We appreciated the free 1 hour later check-out and the friendliness of the lady who serviced our room - she always had a friendly and welcoming smile. It's those little things that can make a hotel stay feel extra memorable. There is a swimming pool onsite although we did not use it. I would recommend this hotel.. .

katherinepalmer
01-01-1970 02:00

Would not recommend. Awful experience in room 220 as woken up by nightclub out side hotel until 2 am. Paid for a bottle of champagne as a birthday celebration which was requested to be in room upon arrival which it wasn’t and had to call reception to get it. Several power cuts in room after using their iron and vastly overpriced for their facilities. No bar open in hotel downstairs area and separate facilities for spa area as not mixed it has to be male or female facilities so therefore cannot enjoy the spa experience in the sauna or steam room with your partner. All in all would not recommend. .

Kevin
01-01-1970 02:00

. Room was great. Staff were all helpful Balcony overlooking the canal was nice to sit at and have a few glasses of wine Hotel is vary central and close to several restaurants . .

TesayL
01-01-1970 02:00

Must stay here.. The staff are so attentive and helpful. The hotel lobby is gorgeous. The are is safe. The rooms are very clean. We stayed in the executive rooms where is was quite and away from the traffic noise. The beds are nice and firm. I am disappointed the shower was a high tub that you have to climb up and over to shower. But other than that I highly recommend staying here especially for those who are going on a cruise. The cruise ship is a 7 min walk away. I also loved that the elevators come fast and provide a smooth ride. The breakfast buffet included with our stay was amazing spread.. .

wael helmy
01-01-1970 02:00

. Not worth it ! Rooms are very closed no way to breathe ! Window view underground . .

Scott
01-01-1970 02:00

. We loved our two night stay! Wonderful accommodations! Hotel staff is helpful, friendly and the area is safe and bustling! Istanbul is amazing! Thank you Novotel, Istanbul for a lovely stay!. .

Dennis
01-01-1970 02:00

. Novotel is a great place to stay if you want to be near everything. Lots of shops and restaurants as well. Old city is very accessible for sight seeing, shopping and dining around Galata, Taksim and Istiklal is very easy to do as well. Hotel was super clean, quiet for a nice restful sleep after a long day. Amenities were fabulous too! Will definitely stay here again when I visit Turkey again.. .

oleg
01-01-1970 02:00

. Clean. Comfortable . .

joe
01-01-1970 02:00

. Staff at check in great! Luggage staff were great as well and very helpful.. The overall staff were very informative, friendly and helpful!. .