Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul

This hotel is exceptional in both facility maintenance and staff service. The amenities are kept in perfect condition, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout. What truly stands out is the staff's warm and attentive attitude, especially the front desk team. In particular, Rim, one of the receptionists, always greets guests with a bright smile and goes out of their way to offer help, making the check-in and stay experience incredibly pleasant.

I had an amazing experience at this hotel from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, going above and beyond to make sure every need was met, especially Mr Oğuz the hotel guest manager. My room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had a stunning view. The bed was extremely comfortable, and I appreciated the thoughtful amenities provided. The on-site restaurant served delicious. The location was perfect for exploring the city. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-notch hotel experience.

The location of the hotel is absolutely amazing, and the view from the rooms is truly worth every penny. HOWEVER, the condition of the hotel itself was a major letdown. From the moment we stepped into the small, old, and dingy elevator, we had a sense of what was to come. As soon as we entered the room, the first thing we noticed was the carpet—it was stained, worn out, and looked unclean. The room felt very dated, the chair was stained and had cigarette burns, and even the bedsheet on the side was dirty. The bathroom was no better—there was visible mould, and it didn’t feel clean at all. The AC unit was ancient, extremely noisy (like a tractor), and visibly filled with dust and grime. I was genuinely shocked. We immediately complained, assuming we just got a bad room, but after switching, the second room was in the same condition. The third room was slightly better, but still not up to basic cleanliness standards. We ended up staying the night only because we were exhausted from our flight, and checked out the next morning to move to another hotel. On a positive note, the hotel staff were very kind and helpful. They openly acknowledged that the hotel is very old and mentioned that renovation plans have been discussed for over two years—but nothing has been done yet. If there are no immediate plans to renovate, the least that can be done is a deep cleaning. Surely, cleaning the carpets and refreshing the rooms wouldn’t require a major budget? This experience was a huge disappointment for me. I always choose Radisson Blu when I travel and was really looking forward to this stay, especially because of the breathtaking Bosphorus view. But unfortunately, not even that stunning view was enough to make up for the poor condition of the room. I can’t recommend this hotel to anyone until a full renovation is completed, till then avoid at all costs..