My name is Zoe, so I really wanted to stay in the Empress Zoe hotel when I got to Istanbul. But it was full so they recommended the Alhambra hotel across the street. I arrived to a very friendly welcome, checked into a double room -for the price of a single- and I was totally amazed by the sheer gorgeousness of it. The furnishings, the lighting and the view across the street conspired to make the atmosphere most relaxing and exciting at the same time.
I have to admit that my other main reaction was sheer delight to have a Western-style bathroom, something you really come to appreciate when you travel in Turkey! And the views from the roof terrace over looking the Bosphorus as the sun rises- well, for me, its second to none. A really memorable and enjoyable hotel stay. Çok tesekkur ederim!
ProsBeautiful terrace and a traditional Turkish breakfast. Individual service.
ConsOne time the directions given were not good! They told me to take the wrong bus!
Zoe recommends Hotel Alaturka ?
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