Hotel Valide Sultan Konagi (Istanbul, Turkey)

The location is mentioned by the majority of reviewers as one of the highlights of this hotel. Past guests agree the hotel is situated in a conveniently central area with most major attractions within easy walking distance. There are also a large selection of dining venues in the area.

The 19th century interior of this hotel is well received by guests who say the antique furnishings, layout of rooms, and facilities in the building ensured they were comfortable in a picturesque setting throughout their stay. Reviewers also mention the views of the Bosphorus from the hotel's outdoor terrace.

Past guests agree the service provided by the family who own the hotel is excellent. The hotel highlights their service on their website, and reviewers back the owners' claims with their comments.

Some past guests comment on the size of the rooms, saying they were rather small. Guests who stayed for longer periods mention being unable to unpack their clothes due to lack of storage, while others say the bathrooms could be bigger.

A small number of reviewers mention being bothered by noise while staying at this hotel, with some pointing to nightlife in the neighbourhood and others saying they could hear fellow guests.

Several past guests report arriving to find the kind of room they booked was unavailable, which meant they were forced to stay in a different room. Most say the staff were quick to do whatever they could to solve the issue, however.