Grand Halic Goldenhorn
Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
What Arab guests said
What guests love
Arab guests frequently highlight the hotel's convenient location, noting its proximity to key attractions and a generally clean environment.
- The location is strategic, close to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.
- Overall cleanliness of the hotel met guest expectations.
- Some visitors appreciated the friendly service from staff members.
- Upgraded rooms were provided to some guests as a gesture.
Areas to improve
Several Arab guests reported issues with ineffective air conditioning and noted that the furniture felt dated, with some experiencing a lack of basic amenities.
- Air conditioning performance was poor and insufficient in some rooms.
- The furniture in the rooms appeared old and uncomfortable to some.
- A lack of variety in daily breakfast offerings was observed.
- Some guests complained about noise and disturbances from other visitors.
What guests love
Saudi guests appreciate the hotel's prime location near key attractions and the good level of cleanliness they experienced during their stay.
- The location is strategic, close to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.
- The hotel offers a nice view overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.
- Overall cleanliness of the property was satisfactory for visitors.
Areas to improve
Some Saudi guests noted that the furniture in the rooms is old and requires updating, considering the price to be slightly high for the condition.
- The furniture is old and uncomfortable in some rooms.
- There were comments regarding the aged furniture overall.
- The price was considered a bit high.
What guests love
Emirati guests appreciated the hotel's prime location and found their rooms to be good, expressing gratitude for a room upgrade received from reception.
- The hotel boasts a well-chosen location for an enjoyable stay.
- Rooms are thoughtfully appointed and comfortable.
- Reception provided a welcoming service with a room upgrade.
Areas to improve
Emirati visitors noted issues with the air conditioning performance and suggested that the breakfast offerings could benefit from more daily variety.
- The air conditioning system was not performing well.
- Guests had to make adjustments for adequate cooling.
- Breakfast was good but lacked daily variety.
What is ArabScore?
How travelers like you really rated this stay — scored only from Arab guests’ reviews, and weighted to stay trustworthy, not just a plain average.
Amenities
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
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- Linens
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Public transit tickets
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
Where it is
Refik Saydam Cad. Tepebasi Bulvari No:37 Beyoglu, Beyoglu, 34430 Istanbul, Turkey