Grand Bazaar Hotel
Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
What Arab guests said
What guests love
Guests appreciate the hotel's convenient location near amenities and transport links, noting the staff's friendly and helpful demeanor.
- The location is good, close to the bazaar and metro station.
- Staff members are friendly and offer assistance.
- Rooms are spacious compared to some Istanbul hotels.
Areas to improve
Some guests encountered issues with room cleanliness, food quality, and room comfort, including temperature control and size.
- Cleanliness in rooms and the quality of food were concerns for some visitors.
- Repetitive food options and small room sizes were noted.
- Noise from adjacent rooms and issues with room air conditioning were reported.
What guests love
Emirati guests generally found their stay satisfactory, with some positive aspects noted, though specific details were not elaborated upon.
Areas to improve
Some Emirati visitors highlighted areas for improvement at the hotel, particularly concerning the variety of food options, overall cleanliness, and room dimensions.
- Limited variety in the dishes offered.
- Concerns were raised regarding the general cleanliness.
- The size of the rooms was noted as being insufficient by some.
What guests love
Kuwaiti guests appreciate the Grand Bazaar Hotel for its convenient location near essential services and the spaciousness of its rooms compared to other Istanbul hotels.
- The hotel's location is ideal, close to the bazaar, metro, and sea.
- Rooms are spacious, offering comfortable accommodation.
- Staff are friendly and provide valuable assistance to guests.
Areas to improve
Some Kuwaiti guests experienced a temporary water outage, while others noted an issue with the air conditioning requiring manual activation.
- A water outage occurred, lasting for half a day.
- Air conditioning operation requires frequent calls to reception.
What guests love
Omani guests found their stay at Grand Bazaar Hotel to be acceptable, with some aspects of the service being noted positively.
- Omani visitors indicated that the overall accommodation experience was acceptable.
- Certain elements of the service provided during the stay were appreciated.
- The hotel offered an acceptable lodging experience for Omani guests.
Areas to improve
Omani guests encountered significant issues concerning cleanliness, poor service, and a lack of attention to basic details during their stay at Grand Bazaar Hotel.
- Guests reported concerns about room cleanliness, including mold and an odor that caused allergic reactions.
- The service was perceived as unfriendly, with persistent requests for tips and a lack of support when not provided.
- Breakfast was served cold and was repetitive, with rooms not being cleaned during short stays.
- Visitors noted small room sizes, morning disturbances, and issues with air conditioning, alongside noise from adjacent rooms.
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Amenities
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
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- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local culture
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Minibar
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Dry cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Where it is
Balipasa Yokusu Sokak No:30 Gedikpasa, Fatih, 34130 Istanbul, Turkey