Vialand Palace Hotel

The rooms were massive and I really felt like royalty being there. We had a buffet breakfast and even though there weren’t much people I was surprised at how many different foods they offered. They had so many cheeses, meats and bread. They had maybe eight different foods warming on chaffing dishes. They had a coffee machine and juice machine where you could press a button and the beverage of your choice would come out. They also had real honeycomb for people to take. So I really commend the breakfast buffet. The mall is really close by, just take the elevator and the mall is either really busy or quite quiet. It was a surprise when we went from empty hotel to mall hustling and bustling with so many people 😆 Just a small caution is that there is like an alarm singing thing coming from the mosques at certain times so search that up so make sure you know what it is. Overall we had an excellent time.

Was given this hotel for free for 2 nights by Turkish Airlines and rooms were big and nice and the service and breakfast was great. The mall above has lots of food options as well. Only real issue was the location, was about 30 minutes away from all the big spots of Istanbul.

We stayed at this hotel for one night between flights, provided by Turkish Airlines as part of their stopover program. Overall, our experience was positive. Although the hotel is advertised as 5 stars, I would rate it as a solid 4-star property. Pros: • The room was very spacious — featuring a double bed, sofa, dining area with a large table (though only two chairs), kettle, refrigerator, and complimentary bottled water. • Conveniently located within a large shopping mall, offering easy access to cafes and stores with reasonable, non-airport prices. • Clean bed linen and towels, and excellent water pressure in the shower. • Breakfast was simple but satisfying. • The staff were polite, attentive, and helpful. Cons: • The hotel is quite far from the airport. The trip by metro (with one transfer) and a walk took just over an hour - manageable if you’ve stored your luggage. • A taxi arranged through the hotel for the return to the airport cost around $60 - possibly less expensive if booked independently. • The property is not new, and signs of wear are visible in the furnishings and minor maintenance issues. Value for money is hard to judge as the accommodation was covered by the airline, but within the context of the stopover program, everything was well-organized and very comfortable. Final verdict: A pleasant stay and a solid 4 out of 5.