Glk Premier Regency Suites & Spa Special Class

The rooms were well equipped with everything you would need, though I did think the blankets were quite thin and small for two people. We asked the front desk for an extra blanket and they were super kind and gave us an extra one. Shower was nice and got pretty hot. Rooms were big enough and they had a nice balcony area for us (though the view wasn't the best as they were doing construction next door to us haha) It wasn't necessarily quiet. This is a busy street and restaurants don't close until late. Also, prayer time goes off at 4am and it was clear enough for you to hear. Breakfast which was not included, but purchased, was average. Usually had eggs, bread, sausage, fruits, everyday. Very basic, but was nice to have and not worry about the overpriced restaurants in the area. Service was great and everyone was friendly and helpful. I would totally stay with this hotel again, however only for the service and not for location. This is down to personal opinion, but I feel like I would have rather traveled to Fatih to visit the mosques and the Grand Bazaar. I think for me personally, I would want to stay somewhere in Beyoğlu as we enjoyed that part more for the day-to-day if we weren't exploring. But that's up for debate.

We just finished a 12 day stay here and this review will not adequately convey just how nice this property is overall. Having not been to Istanbul before, choosing a place to stay is very difficult because there are so many choices in many different neighborhoods. Our choice to stay in old Istanbul and more particularly at GLK could have not been better to be in the middle of the historical district with both great access to many thinks and a degree of separation from the city. Ubers and cabs abound and it is very close to a Metro stop which is a must have. A very short 5 minute walk has you in between two massive mosques and some Roman ruins.This property has a gym and a Turkish Bath located in the lower level. No need to go anywhere else to experience a unique Turkish experience (it was fabulous). GLK has 4 properties in the area and massage staff float as needed between the different properties. The hotel has 6 floors and the 6th is a deck to look over the strait from. The level below street level is the gym, sauna, and Turkish bath. Now, here's why you want to stay here. From the moment we booked, the entire staff at this property were professional, prompt, understanding, kind, helpful, friendly, and they treated us like family the entire time. From morning coffee, to many buckets of ice, and help with recommendations, everything they did was genuine and beyond any normal service level. The property has breakfast which was quite good and other food items. A treat treat was to go downstairs first thing and get a turkish coffee and some treats to go with it. Simply amazing.The elevator is small but fits 4. The stairs are a tight spiral and dizzying. The rooms are very clean and housekeeping is wonderfully friendly and good at what they do. As a recommendation, choose a room facing the front of the property. You get the breeze and see the sites and sounds of the street. There are a couple of rooms with balconies which are the best of all in my opinion. Everyone there works very hard at being the best at what they do. It's personal to them and it shows. We considered many times just how fortunate we were to stay at this hotel and after putting many miles in, there was no where else we would have rather stayed. Yes, there are the big luxury brands but they are located in an odd isolation, away from the history of this great city. You will want to stay in this district and in particular, you will want to stay at the GLK Premier Regency Suites and Spa. I am writing this review from California two weeks after returning home and still truly enjoy the memory of our stay. BTW - there are many restaurants on the street. All but one of them 3 doors down, take a pass. The one mentioned in Rick Steve's book is a hit and should be visited at least once.

Stayed here last fall. Is in great location for visiting Istanbul. Got here by subway/train from the airport. The down side is the hotel did mess up with my room. I ordered the balcony one through Booking.com but had a standard room for the first 2 nights. Annoying by the place gave me a discount for the confusion, got the room I requested night 3-4. The service desk people are very kind and attentive.