Gulec Hotel & Spa - Special Category
Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
What Arab guests said
What guests love
Guests praise the hotel's prime location near major attractions, noting the friendly service and personal attention from staff.
- The location is ideal for exploring the Sultanahmet area and nearby historical sites.
- Rooms are clean and comfortable, with convenient facilities.
- Staff are friendly and respectful, offering valuable assistance.
- Breakfast is good and varied, satisfying guests until later in the day.
Areas to improve
Some guests noted that the breakfast buffet could benefit from more variety in its offerings.
- The variety of food at the breakfast buffet could be somewhat limited.
- The hotel lobby space is small, though it does not detract from the overall experience.
What guests love
Saudi guests praise the hotel's prime city location, offering easy access to key attractions and shopping areas, alongside the staff's welcoming hospitality and attentive service.
- The hotel boasts an ideal spot for exploring the Sultanahmet area on foot.
- Guests appreciate the staff's kindness and attentiveness, with special mentions for helpfulness.
- Rooms are noted as clean and comfortable, with spa facilities providing a relaxing experience.
- A delicious and varied breakfast is served with attentive service.
Areas to improve
A Saudi guest noted the hotel lobby is relatively small, but emphasized that all other aspects of the stay were good.
- One visitor mentioned the hotel lobby area is somewhat limited in size.
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.
★ Arabs rate this higher than other guests
Amenities
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
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- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- City view
- View
- Terrace
- Cleaning products
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Seating area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Strollers
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproofing
Where it is
Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dostluk Yurdu Sokak No;2 Cemberlitaş, Fatih, 34122 Istanbul, Turkey