Submission date: 2007-05-03 - Date of Stay: July 2006
Submitted by: Steve Parsons - From: United States
Type of Traveller: Mature Couple - Age Group: 31 - 40
We had a lovely time
We had a lovely time. As per my discussion with Hasan I will be giving feedback to Best Western.
The group was delighted with the location, the quality of the rooms and the renovations and architecture. Your staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The internet was a great feature and we enjoyed not only the quality of the food both at the street level cafe and the terrace, but also the attentive and helpful service. The staff were most accomodating for special requests and out of the ordinary questions. In addition, we all felt that Hasan was trying to anticipate the needs of his guests at each step. As we visited during the World Cup semi-finals and finals, it was particularly nice that while we were located on a lively and vibrant street just a few steps from both the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet) and the Hagia Sophia, the rooms remained quiet even during the celebrations of Italia's victory.
Many thanks and you can be assured that I will book the Acropol for my next perso...Read more
Type of Traveller: Culture Vulture - Age Group: 41 - 50
Charming!
I stayed for several days a few years ago. The staff worked hard at pleasing me and making me comfortable. Within walking distance of many sights in the old city. Rooms were a bit noisy and not luxurious. But still very good quality for the price.
Submitted by: Steve & Steph Mears - From: United Kingdom
Type of Traveller: Adventurer - Age Group: 31 - 40
Beware the Youth hostels
Paid an extortionate rate for a suite room
during the Turkey F1 weekend........
First problem.
Could not sleep 1st night because of the racket of the bars outside - until at least 3am each night. (used my F1 ear plugs in the end). The problem was proliferated by the fact there were many youth (backpacker) hostels, located around this hotel.
Cant fault the location ....... walking distance to all the top attractions. Second problem. Suite room was not worth the money...somebody told me that the star system works different in turkey - basically knock 2 stars off every thing - and you get the idea. Good points. Location - Staff were nice (particullary the bar man waiter called Steve). Also - away from the Hotel
A general tip. As soon as you walk the streets in the day you will be approached by many CON MEN
Shoe shiners - rug sellers - Hawkers etc etc
its unfortunate, but they spot you a mile off...... engage you in a chit chat then move in for the kill
best advice I would give...Read more
