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April 24, 2024
We had a fantastic experience at the Yasmak Sultan and would not hesitate to recommend the hotel or stay here again. The rooms are quite tight but no more so than any other city centre hotel I have stayed in and bigger than you would get on average in Paris by a long shot. There were two of us for 4 nights and we had been to Cappadocia before hand and more than enough room for our things. The room was very clean and well looked after, there was some minor wear and tear but nothing else. Housekeeping was excellent. The breakfast buffet was fantastic and catered for all nationalities. We also ate dinner in the restaurant and had one of our best meals in Turkey there, the food was exceptional, the service was personal, friendly, funny and professional and the view of the Hagia Sophia in unparalleled. It also has a great view of the Bosporus and the city, it really is quite something to sit up there and see the sun go down. We also used the spa and had the Sultan Package (I think it was called) which was really lovely, we both enjoyed it and our time relaxing in the jacuzzi and our swim. I would recommend treating yourself. The hotel also organised taxi's for us to other locations in Istanbul and the airport which were professional and reasonably priced, front desk were really friendly and helpful. Staff in the restaurant were also delightful, organising a table for me for dinner with a lovely view of the Hagia Sophia which such grace and kindness. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Location is everything and this is adjacent to Gulane Park, beautiful, 2 minutes from the Cisterns, a must see, 5/10 mins from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. In fact most things on the Golden Horn were very accessible. Shops on your doorstep and yet it was very quiet to sleep at night. We really thought it was a fabulous hotel and don't have a single negative to say about our stay here, thank-you to all the staff who made it such a great stay.