Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
Turkey Related Subjects => Turkey Discussion Forum (Not Calis specifically) => Topic started by: Colwyn on January 24, 2010, 12:46:30 PM
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I am visiting Istanbul for a week in mid May. I am offered the following list of hotels. Does anyone have comments on any of these? I normally like modest, small hotels but none of these are on offer.
HILTON ISTANBUL.
KONAK HOTEL
NIPPON HOTEL TAKSIM
GREEN PARK TAKSIM
POINT HOTEL TAKSIM
TITANIC CITY TAKSIM
MARBLE HOTEL
FERONYA HOTEL
SEMiNAL HOTEL
SAVOY HOTEL
HOTEL KERVANSARAY
HOTEL CARTOON
HOTEL VILLA SUIT
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I don't think I could resist the chance to stay at "Hotel Cartoon".
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According to its ad there is a Disney theme in its decor that children will enjoy.
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Sounds superb!
I doubt it's the one for you though :)
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Try the Pera Rose, it is a smallish boutique hotel near Istiklal, stayed there a couple of weeks ago, should have been 297euros for three nights we paid 117 for a double room, excellent buffet breafast included.
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point, green park and Cartoon are in dodgy Talebasi, wouldnt want to stay there but its very convenient for Taksim.
I would go for the hilton as you get great views from there of the stadium and bosporus.
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Thanks Starman. Baz, I think it has to be one from the list - but will keep your recommendation in mind if not.
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Try Tashkonak.....it is in Sultanahmet but seems to fit your requirement. I stayed there last year and I believe KKOB has as well :)
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Also in Sultanhamet is the Best Western Obalisk & Surmengen, we stayed there a few years back and was great.
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All very well but Colwyn mentioned that only the hotels listed were on offer. Also if you are coming to Istanbul and NOT going to do the tourist stuff then I would never recommend any hotel in the Sultanahmet area because it is a pain to get to anywhere else other then the tourist places.
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We stayed at the Nippon 2 years ago and it was really nice, ideal location,
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Colwyn,
We are going to Istanbul in ealy may for 3 days. What site are you looking at for hotels. I have been reading the recommendations avidly. Starman - we want to do the tourist stuff, so with only 3 days we want to be in the heart of the tourist area and are going to have to pick & choose what we see - but we will be back!!!!
Can't wait & though I would love to do it in 5* luxury we have too much going on to justify it so good value is on the cards.
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lmaddy
I am going to a conference so I am following the list of conference hotels. Hilary is also coming and I will be paying for her hotel costs - which makes the Hilton look a bit expensive! We have stayed in the Sultanahmet area before and done much of the essential tourist stuff except for the Topkapi (which was closed).
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We can certainly recommend the Obelisk,its a Best western with fantastic views over Bosphorus.It is in Sultan Ahmet.Double room price, per night, 189.00 euros.But we booked through E bookers and achieved 60% discount, this may not be available May?
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Thanks Monique.
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Colwyn, When will you be over? Got that for a beer?
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Starman
Cheers. Will email when things are fixed.
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try using booking.com for hotels in ist. i find them very good for hotels when staying there.
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I have used booking.com too and found it quite good, but sometimes if you find a Hotel deal and then contact the Hotel yourself you will get a better deal. Found this when we booked for Istanbul, it was the cheapest option to book directly with the Hotel.
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In the end I booked into the Nippon. This is described as Japanese minimalist style. I'll let you know what I think after my stay.
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Take some slippers,Colwyn - very handy footwear in Japanese "themed" hotels.
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Originally posted by Colwyn
In the end I booked into the Nippon. This is described as Japanese minimalist style. I'll let you know what I think after my stay.
Have a wonderful trip Colwyn
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The last time I stayed in the Istanbul Hilton I got badly bitten by bed bugs,
mind you, it was in 1967 ;)
Enjoy your trip Colwyn.
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Colwyn, try and have a meal in the Orient Express Hotel which have a roof terrace and fabulous views across Istanbul. It was my favourite place to eat.
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or try Vogue in Besiktas or Sunset in Ulus. They do excellent sushi there although a beer will put you back 15 lira.
360 is another place that has maybe the best views anywhere.
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Well I went to Istanbul - lots of clous and some rain whilst it was sweltering in Bristol. The Nippon was good; clean, modern, with good breakfast. Also an easy place to make connections to Ataturk Airport being only 50m from shuttle bus terminal. Scorcher, you will be pleased to know they provided me with house slippers.
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Hope you went easy on the clous Colwyn.
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I looked up clous and found it is French for pedestrian crossing. Indeed I was careful with these. Unfortunately I was not so careful elsewhere. I tripped over, fell awkwardly and broke a rib. Not so clever.
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Not to worry, every clous has a silver lining ;)
Here,s to a speedy recovery.
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