Hotel California
Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
What Arab guests said
What guests love
Arab guests praise the hotel's high level of cleanliness and its convenient location near tourist attractions.
- The property is noted for its good cleanliness standards.
- Its location is appreciated for proximity to points of interest.
- Guests valued the helpfulness and cooperation of the staff.
Areas to improve
Some guests encountered challenges with access due to narrow streets and suggested improvements to the breakfast variety.
- Access for taxis can be difficult due to street limitations.
- The breakfast menu could benefit from more variety.
- An unpleasant odor was reported in one of the rooms.
What guests love
Emirati guests found their stay at Hotel California to be brilliant, highlighting the hotel's good location and overall cleanliness.
- The hotel's convenient location was a significant plus.
- Guests appreciated the cleanliness of the rooms and facilities.
- Staff interactions were noted as helpful and pleasant.
Areas to improve
One guest reported a very unpleasant experience due to a strong, persistent odor from the bathroom, which impacted their comfort.
- A very bad smell originating from the WC negatively affected the stay.
- Staff were aware of the odor but unable to resolve it during the night.
- The issue worsened with a frying smell from the kitchen in the morning.
What guests love
Qatari guests appreciated the hotel's high level of cleanliness and its convenient proximity to key tourist attractions.
- The hotel is noted for its neatness and cleanliness.
- Its location is convenient and close to tourist spots.
- Guests found the accommodation to be comfortable.
Areas to improve
Some Qatari visitors noted challenges with breakfast variety and accessibility to the hotel itself.
- The breakfast menu is repetitive and needs more variety.
- Taxis face difficulties reaching the hotel's immediate vicinity.
- Finding the hotel can be a bit challenging for some.
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
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
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- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Sun deck
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Dining area
- Seating area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Snack bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Public transit tickets
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Family rooms
- Game room
- Fax/Photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle service
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Soundproofing
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
Where it is
BINBIRDIREK MAH. GEDIKPAŞA CAMI SK. NO 49 /888 AP - Fatih, Fatih, 34126 Istanbul, Turkey