Opera Hotel Bosphorus

Could be a great place, but staff unfortunately is operating at a disappointing level. Room service only happens if requested, half hearted and usually only involves making the bed, rather than restocking tea/coffee or toiletries when they have been used up. Staff seems to speak excellent English until a concern is brought to them. Not particularly friendly or accommodating. The gym has great equipment for a hotel gym. It is not maintained well, there is no water or towel provided when you head down, but if you need to get a good workout in on the road, there's a range of weights, and other machines that even allow for a halfway decent leg day. So above par variety of equipment, but maintained poorly. I was a single traveller and given a room with three single beds. Only one other room on my floor was used while I was there - not sure about the logic behind that. The "partial Bosphorus view" was facing at the next building. You could see a hint of sea if you squeezed your head against the window. Beds were comfortable - albeit small in my case. Room was nothing noteworthy and there was no view.

Our room was very clean. The view from the back of the hotel is beautiful. The front desk staff was helpful and kind.

Great location Friendly and helpful staff Lovely spa

It's amazing, location, view, facilities, staff, everything was perfect. I would like to be back shortly.

This is a really nice hotel 5 minutes walk from Taksim Square. It is an uphill walk but a pretty easy walk. But it isn't all positive. The rooms are lovely and the breakfast is excellent. Reception desk service is superb. I do have to raise a couple of faults: The room wasn't cleaned properly for 2 nights as the same crumbs that were already on the floor of my room when I checked-in were still there right next to the bed when I left. The second thing, and this is partly culture, is that they have a small outdoor pool but whilst you are using the pool both staff and guests come out and smoke in this area - there is even a large ashtray. I know this is a perception thing but having a smoking area between the pool and the fitness suite is a bit off-putting. Other than that, and these are minor comments, the hotel is excellent.

An amazing experience! I have stayed in many luxurious hotels all around the world, also many in Istanbul, and never stayed anywhere else better than the Opera Hotel. Personnel, food, cleanliness, view, decoration, best of the best!

Good hotel near Taksim Square. Well located. Very good service. Staff was always very quick to respond to demands and solve issues. Only disappointment was that the pool was closed in early May.

Amazing !!! Very nice hotel & very friendly staff The room view is amazing, the breakfast buffet was great, beds are extremely comfortable and the room is spacious and very clean Relaxing too much with gorgeus view! Would love to stay here again ! ❤

The hotel is within walking distance to taksim. The price is very convenient , however it looks old from the inside ( requires renovation in the rooms)and the breakfast is not that rich .

amazing hotel, helpful staff, great location beautiful breakfast