Pera Palace Hotel

This is probably my favorite hotel in the world. I've stayed here several times before – and surprisingly, this time both concierges recognized me and knew me by name. Such a small detail, but it really defines a great hotel that cares. All the rest is just perfect: historical building in the best possible location, outstanding service, and daily afternoon tea with live piano at the lobby bar – probably the best I've had in the entire world.

The only thing that I don't like about Pera Palace concerns their breakfast and room service. Breakfast is poor, overpriced, service is disappointing, breakfast area is not very pleasing. Thus we normally order room service – but again, choice is poor, food quality is unstable and service can be extremely ineffective and sometimes even rude.

Pera Palace is a historical hotel where many dignitaries stayed. It was very nice to have the chance to visit the Museum Room 101 where Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stayed. The staff was very very friendly and helpful, they were always smiling at you and ready to help with anything. Rooms are clean and tidy, beds are comfortable and bed sheets are nice and soft. The location of the hotel is amazing, you are steps away from the famous Istiklal Street where everything happens and very close by to Sishane Metro Station in case you want to visit other parts of Istanbul. If you take the Golden Horn view rooms, you will wake up to a beautiful view of the Ottoman part of the town with its remarkable minarets. They have a nice SPA where you can enjoy the sauna and Turkish bath as well as a nice small indoor pool. In the afternoon I enjoyed sitting in the main hall sipping tea and eating baklava while the piano was playing. Overall this was a memorable experience that I look forward to repeating.

For the overall price that we paid, I wish we could get a larger room. Further, I think that breakfast should always be included when you are paying that rate considering hotel and breakfast prices in Istanbul. I wish their internet was a little faster for those one or two business Zoom's I had to take. Finally, a hotel such as Pera Palace should have the option of offering Airport transfer if its guests require it.

the hotel is incredible as it contains so much history and beauty. it feels like staying in a museum. the food is great, the afternoon tea is a lot of fun and the bar is always entertained with live music. The staff are all super helpful and nice! the location is great, just a 5 minute walk to istiklal street which is so lively and 5 minute walk to the tunel fenicular that gets you to the bay. the surroundings of this area are beautiful, lively, touristic and lots of entertainment and shops

as it is very old, the isolation in the rooms is really bad. We were practically living with our next door neighbour, we could have a full on conversation. Also, since the hotel is so nice, it hosts weddings every weekend and it can get pretty loud. It always felt like we were crashing a wedding when going back into our hotel, and that meant that the lobby and restaurant were closed to the clients. Minor detail on cleanliness, for some reason the floor always felt dusty.

It was our first time visiting Istanbul and the experience at Pera Palace made it so enjoyable. The hotel is very stylish, beautiful and well-maintained. The French-Ottoman design makes it really special. - location - excellent - room - clean, spacious with comfy bed. Furniture looked almost brand-new - staff - super kind and attentive - breakfast - high-quality, just the right selection of things, fresh and very delicious. The chef was so kind to make for us soft-boiled eggs on demand We didn't have chance to visit the Attaturk museum but will do next time. Overall highly recommended! Teşekkür ederim guys!! :)

We stayed only 3 nights ;)

The hotel itself was very nice with its old world atmosphere, without it feeling outdated. The room was beautiful and comfortable, very clean and well equipped, and the common areas were spectacular! The breakfast was nice, mainly continental, but you could also get some very nice turkish dishes.

Our room was facing the Golden Horn and it would get very loud from the traffic outside, to the point that you could not open balcony door let alone stay on the balcony. Room service was a bit slow and they were totally inflexible with late checkout…

We liked the location and its close proximity to public transportation and shopping street. The room was clean and staff were really helpful.

While we did realise the hotel had a lot of history, it was only after we left that we found out that we could visit room 101. This was stated in the hotel website but since we booked on booking.com, we didn't come across that information. So it would be great if the hotel staff could also inform guest, so they don't miss out this opportunity.

Excellent location Responsiveness Cleanness Good food

Doormen not smiling

Highly recommend staying at this historic hotel. It was such a fabulous experience! The rooms were so clean and the beds incredibly comfortable. Check in and out was easy. We went to tea one day and it was a delight. The hotel is in a favorite part of Istanbul and close to the sights without being in the midst of the tourist crowds. Endless eating and shopping options and also close to the Kilic Ali Pasa Hamam. Staying here was a highlight of our time in Istanbul and will stay again next time we're there.

I wish the room would have had more information about the hotel services and amenities. We had to call the front desk for information on breakfast, tea, etc. Having printed brochures or informational item in the room would have been ideal.

During my four-night stay in Alfred's room at the Pera Palace Hotel, I was transported on a captivating journey through time. The hotel's iconic and historical ambiance immersed me in a dream-like atmosphere of the past. The breathtaking view from the two balconies left me mesmerized, as I watched boats glide by and seagulls soar above, all while savoring a glass of prosecco. The room itself embodied the essence of Alfred Hitchcock, with its elegant and historically furnished yet incredibly comfortable design. The traditional marble-styled bathroom evoked the sensation of bathing in my own private hammam. Every aspect of the room was exceptional. Stepping into the tea room, with its six domes overhead, I felt as though I had entered an orientalist world, while a few steps to the right transported me to the neoclassical era. I spent hours lost in the pages of books from the library, relishing the tranquil atmosphere. The staff were not only informative about the hotel's history but also consistently helpful and friendly. Without a doubt, I will choose to stay at the Pera Palace again when I next visit Istanbul.

Everything was great especially the breakfast and pillows Also, the staff were so nice with me and my kids.

All the porters never smile and one of them was really really rude ..I didn't find change to give him so he slammed the door and tromped as loudly