Karakoy Rooms

If you're looking to explore the area and simply need a place to sleep, this is it. Otherwise, not recommended. Construction is on going and will probably be for at least 2 years from writing this review. The noise is there until almost midnight even on Sundays. Secondly, that makes the entire area dirty. It's gross to walk around, especially if it is raining. Not the hotel's fault, but a definite factor. Also, the reason for 3 stars was the location in addition to the room's cleanliness. It was in dire need of a deep clean with Clorox. I stayed for 3 days and did not wish to say anything, but for all readers be advised the pics on their site and page here are very old. The rooms are big, but the property is worn, in the paint, in the floor, the carpets, the bathroom most especially was almost disgusting. If you're young and don't care then sure it might be your speed, for families or people with a higher budget do not stay here.

The room is quite big and cozy. But besides of it, there is nothing I would recommend. The new hotel opposite is constructing 24 hrs, even in the midnight, and the view isn't like photo at all. This building is old and leaks from everywhere, rooftop, washstand of kitchen, and shower room.And one night, there was no hot water at 11 pm. We contacted with stuff and got reply that nothing he can do know. !!?? We know it's an apartment and we wouldn't expect good service, but never thought it would be that bad. And I finished the shower under cold water in the winter.Otherwise, due to the leaking problem, hotel asked us to move the room and then asked us again to move back after cos it stopped raining. We stayed for 4 nights and changed for 3 rooms, almost moved everyday. And during the communication, they never thought how inconvenient caused and didn't feel any sorry about it. Overall, it was a uncomfortable and worst staying ever.

Wow, what a spectacular HUGE bedroom suite. We were totally blown away. We also had a nice enough view of the Bosphorus, though it is directly over an active building site. This is not the hotel's fault, but good for travelers to note. The Karakoy area is incredible. Very vibey -- really a great base in Istanbul and easy walking distance to all tourist sights. Would I recommend this hotel - Yes, I would without reservation. What could be improved? - The road it is on is very dark. I'm sure that the hotel could put up some lights on the outside of the building to light up the street a bit so that it isn't so scary late at night. - The reception doesn't exactly give a '5*' feeling. It lets the hotel down, because the rooms are really 5*!