The hotel is very close to the sights in Fatih (Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazar etc.) All of these can be easily reached by a short walk.
What made it special to me were Salah and Kasra at the front desk. Despite my short stay of 4 nights in the hotel, they made me feel comfortable from the very first day.
Salah is very welcoming and professional. All of my questions were answered and all wishes granted. Salah works usually from the morning until the afternoon. Everything regarding our reservation and room organization worked out perfectly at arrival.
Kasra works starting from the afternoon. He is a historian at heart and speaks multiple languages. I recall his fluent English, French, Turkish, Farsi and Arabic. Quite impressive and enjoyable to see, to be frank. Kasra too is very professional and welcoming.
If I would need a hotel in Istanbul, I would go to this one again. Not only because the hotel is just a 10 – 13 min walk away from the major sights in the central Fatih, but because of the kind staff at the hotel and especially at the front desk.
They also organized my trip back to the airport via a private transfer ( waking you up) for a price that was way less than what I paid the random taxi that got me to the hotel initially. Later, I found out that this hotel also organizes rides from the airport to the hotel at demand. So please consider writing them in advance to organize your ride from the airport to the hotel.
Impressive service.