"Excellent service,nice place" Posted: Mon, Nov 23 2009
Value: 3
First of all,i want to mention that i dont agree with other comments.When i landed on the Atat?rk International airport a free shuttle service was waiting for me.On the way to the hotel,panoramic city trip was immaculate.When i reached the hotel all the staff were speaking English fluenlty and they were very gentle.During my stay i didn't have any problem concerning the area ie. overall.Its being so close to many important places makes the hotel the sole.Also,in the room air conditioning worked very well.There were a construction work outside,but it was silent at night.
We were two girls from Italy, this was our first time to Istanbul and Ipek Palas was in a perfect location, by 10/15 minutes walk to the main attractions (blue Mosque, St. Sophia, the Grand Bazar, the Spice Bazar, Topkapi and Bosforo Channel), if I come back to Istanbul I'll choose the same hotel!
The rates were very high as given by venere.com.i had booked for 3 nights and paid euro 600.no free airport pickup or drop.Venere should have included that at least.most properties provide free pickup and drop.
The hotel was very good value for money although the room we were allocated was extemely small and too little storage,the breakfast was also very good. The staff were helpful and friendly, especially the receptionist. It was close to the main attractions and the ferry terminal and we would definately stay there again.