Amethyst Hotel

I liked the cleanliness and the comfortable bed. The staff was very nice and helped with any needs. The water pressure for the shower was great and also there was hot water immediately. The room was cleaned on a daily basis and we were given fresh clean towels and drinking water every day. Also the bedsheets were changed after 3 days, which is nice for a 1 week stay. The Hotel is positioned near tram public transport, and also you can walk 1-2km and reach a bunch of places that are a must to visit, like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazar and many more. It can be noticed that the furniture and overall appliances, including shower and doors are old and have a bit of wear to them. I don't recommend the pool area, since it only has 4 loungers where you can sit, for 100+ people. The pool water was quite cold and not properly filtered since it could be seen from the underwater lights that a lot of nasty particles were floating in the water. Also the cave-like structure was full of mold which emitted an unpleasant smell. We only had a swim for 20 minutes and left due to this, and the next day we both caught a cold. Also, the included breakfast (which we paid for) was ok, but a bit repetitive and of course it contained cheap quality food - but this is understandable because a lot of people waste a lot of food.

For us location because it was close to our friend’s place. Next to hiway and noisy.

The pool was a highlight for our family. Breakfast was convenient, but lacking in flavor and international options. The location is fantastic you can walk to basically all the highlights in Istanbul or jump on the tram nearby and even though it’s well connected to everything it’s on a quiet street so I didn’t hear any noise from outside. I also asked twice to two different front desk people if we could move to a larger room with a bigger bed which they said we had the biggest bed they have. I then saw ads in their hotel with a much larger room and a bed that looks much bigger then what we ha. I’m frustrated they wouldn’t let us know about it and we could pay to upgrade. The room size is deceivingly small you can barely maneuver around the bed and with more than one person it gets crowded very easily. Their beds are pretty firm and not very comfortable and they’re comforter size is very small so we fought over the sheet through out the night. Their shower was also very small. Included breakfast I felt was lacking an international options. however, they did have eggs and local dishes that they changed out regularly. Also, the staff was all very friendly. They also have a spa, pool and hammam down stairs which was a highlight for our family but the massage I had was a bit awkward. Their hammam is co-ed and your given a tiny towel to sit and walk around amongst other guest while you wait for your massage which made me feel very uncomfortable being so exposed. Then while I was getting an amazing massage by a talented masseuse the man at the front desk opened the door to talk to her which felt creepy and violation of my privacy as I’m naked clearly. She also had to step out in the middle of my massage without saying anything to me to help the man with something opening the door for everyone waiting outside to see me again naked on the table. That made me feel like it’s not a very professional spa and their just after money. Their prices were also different then what I was told from their reservation number when I spoke to them on the phone. But this is more on the spa not the hotel.

Everything Everything

All the staff was amazing and friendly, specially the manager Amir thank you for your kindness ?. The hotel inside and outside is amazing very clean. Breakfast was amazing and I wouldn't change anything. Pool could you use a little cleaning but still very clean very good. Spa, Sauna and hamam was amazing as well. Everything.

Old hotel. Hallways smell like smoke, which is attempted to be covered by cheap air fresheners. Dirty pool, disappointing breakfast. Never again

The surface

Excellent location. East metro, tram, and bus access. Close to historic sites. Rooms are clean and staff are friendly.

A perfect hotel in a good location, not far from the historical center. Breakfast was delicious.

It was close to the metro The street was being redone. The front sidewalk was torn up. They put a cinder block and another smaller brick on top as a step. Not safe and our first impression of the hotel. Was difficult to communicate with staff. I realize English is not their language but it’s a hotel, should be able to communicate. The spa seemed disorganized, staff was not very nice, could barely communicate with anyone. Ran out of locker space in ladies dressing room, gave us a locker in men’s dressing room. Housekeeper knocked on our door super early one morning. Did not have do not disturb sign on the door, but was very early. Was looking forward to a good breakfast but it was awful. Terrible coffee, warm milk, orange juice wasn’t real, food was nasty, except the cucumbers and tomato were ok. Canned fruit. Small shower, vinyl bottom.

The location was great , staff were super friendly and helpful No window view just a brick wall , I had booked 3 rooms for 8 nights and expected better , bathrooms are tired , not much soundproofing , heard doors go all night and cleaner Hoovers outside room early every day

Exceptional

Nice hotel , a little tired but overall very nice The bathrooms are dated and shower not the best, there was not much soundproofing in rooms from corridor , gut woken every day with cleaner hovering

Nothings

Location to shopping very close every thing like Bazar, Museum.

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