Splendid Palace

Splendid Palace Hotel We had a day trip to Buyukada one of the Princes islands just a short 45 min ferry ride. We had lunch at the beautiful historic Splendid Palas Hotel. The hotel interior is filled with antiques from the owners grandparents, and you can see the love and legacy to the family by the stunning tasteful decor and photos. The restaurant menu was a mix of Turkish and European cuisine and we all had an absolutely delicious lunch. Wonderful fresh and seasonal ingredients beautifully presented and served. The kofte and steak were the best! Friendly and efficient staff who anticipated our every need - a true sign of professionalism in hospitality. Thank you Bulent and Rashida - you were amazing! We are definitely going back when we next visit Istanbul and I can't recommend it enough - it was such a gorgeous end to our trip.

Stayed here after a hectic few days doing the sights of Istanbul. What a gem! More than just old world charm: a beautiful hotel, amazing views, delicious food and incredible service. On arrival we were upgraded to a sea view room (26) and our bags whisked away to a delightful high ceiling medium sized room with fantastic view out to sea. the pool was tranquil, dinner was delicious and the bed and bedding fresh and firm. What an absolute joy all round. Not called the Splendid Palace for nothing.

We spent 5 days at this historical hotel. However, despite the impressive interiors and atmosphere, the overall stay was disappointing. Let me share why, based on my feedback and facts: * The check-in took hours, with no welcome drinks, Wi-Fi, and excuses. I still don't know the reason behind the delay, as the hotel employees couldn't explain it due to their lack of English proficiency. * The pool was closed for 2/5 days, a significant disappointment for me since it was a primary reason for booking this hotel, especially considering the unfavorable weather for beach outings. Additionally, the terrace was under renovation for 2 days, causing noise disturbances in the room. I shared my concerns with the reception staff, mentioning that such inconveniences during the peak season in August were quite overwhelming. Regrettably, they took no action to address our discomfort or compensate it. * The breakfast offerings were very limited, featuring canned orange juice despite the abundance of fresh oranges in Turkey. The selection of hot dishes was minimal and repeated each day during our 5-day stay. The water provided had an unpleasant odor and taste, making it undrinkable. To make matters worse, I discovered moldy bread, which I promptly brought to the attention of the chef. Surprisingly, he only discarded one piece, despite the obvious damage to the entire basket. * I also cannot recommend the hotel restaurant for dinner. The food was overpriced and lacked balance in terms of taste. Overall, the impression I got was that this hotel is suitable only for a photoshoot, not for an extended stay. Expect apathy from the hotel staff, subpar food, and inadequate service.

We stayed at this hotel on a Saturday and hated the whole experience. They turn the entrance of the hotel (seriously!) into a night club and the loud horrendous dance music didn't stop until 1am. This is a historic hotel, not a dance club. The day we arrived, they told us they had an "Italian night" and that there would be music until midnight. They didn't tell us it was it was going to be like a freaking disco. At midnight I went to the reception desk and they apologized and said they would turn the music down. It didn't happen. Plus, don't stay on cheaper rooms on the ground floor. The kitchen is next to those rooms and people working the "nightclub" are super loud and they don't care if you ask them to be quiet, which we did. Those rooms are not supposed to be rooms at all. They are loud. The only good thing I can tell about this hotel is that it was clean and looked pretty. That's it. I wouldn't pay all that money for that if I knew about the "night club", which they MUST tell their customers beforehand. The hotel was so crowded that day that we also couldn't even use the pool. It was just utter unprofessional treatment that we received. And as we were leaving early on Sunday (because we were so upset), we complained and they still had the audacity to ask for 45 liras for two freaking bottles of water! That is an obscene amount of money. So do yourselves a favor and don't stay there. It is the most overrated hotel I have ever seen, unless maybe if you're staying during weekday or something. Never again.

Poolside dirty and baths requires heavy maintenance. Historical building using unearthed electric sockets where you can see electric sparks when plugging in ( fire danger). Personal care products in room 3rd class. Slow and bad service