Glens Palas Istanbul — Hotel in Şişli

WARNING!!!

German and Turkish version below:

Unfortunately, we had to make some bad experiences in this hotel. I should have relied on the already very bad reviews I had already read: one of our rooms had a broken, not completely closable window. The air conditioning was bad to regulate: either completely cold or too hot. The teapot in the other room was not cleaned and still full of the tea and on the bed we found hair. On the high price breakfast we had to pay for service additionally. But the worst of all (I had already read in a review): We were virtually "thrown" from the room as the checkout time approached. Despite the confirmed late checkout we were initially harassed with telephone terror, that we should rather leave the room and then the cleaning ladies were already five minutes before the regular checkout time at the door.

Wir mussten in diesem Hotel leider so einige schlechte Erfahrungen machen. Dabei hätte ich mich vielleicht doch auf die bereits gelesenen zum Teil sehr schlechten Bewertungen verlassen sollen: eines unserer Zimmer hatte ein kaputtes nicht komplett schließbares Fenster. Die Klimaanlage war schlecht zu regulieren: Entweder ganz kalt oder zu heiß. Die Teekanne im anderen Zimmer war nicht gereinigt und noch voll mit dem Tee vom Vorgänger und auf dem Bett haben wir Haare gefunden. Auf den genannten hochpreisgen Frühstückspreis wurde noch eine "saftige" Servicespauschale draufgeschlagen. Und das schlimmste von allem (das hatte ich auch schon in einer Bewertung gelesen): Wir wurden quasi aus dem Zimmer "geworfen" als sich die Checkoutzeit genähert hat. Trotz vorerst bestätigtem late checkout wurden wir zunächst mit Telefonterror belästigt, dass wir das Zimmer doch eher verlassen sollten und dann standen schon die Putzfrauen fünf Minuten vor der regulären Checkoutzeit vor der Tür.

Ne yazık ki, bu otelde bazı kötü deneyimler yapmak zorunda kaldık. Aslında daha önce okuduğum çok kötü eleştirilere de güvenmeliydim: odalarımızdan birinin kırılmış, tamamen kapanmamış bir penceresi vardı. Klimayı düzenlemek kötüdü: ya tamamen soğuk ya da çok sıcak. Diğer odadaki demlik temizlenmiş değildi ve yatakta saç bulundu. Önceden belirtilen yüksek fiyat kahvaltı üzerine birde servis ücreti alındı. Ve hepsinden kötüsü (bir önceden okumuştum ama inanmamıştım): Checkout zamanı yaklaştığında biz neredeyse odadan "atıldık". Teyit edilen geç check-out işlemine rağmen ilk başta telefon terörü ile taciz edildik, odayı terk etmemiz gerekiyordu ve sonra temizlik yapan kadınlar kapının önündeki normal check-out saatinden önce kapının...

Glens Restaurant fast became a local hotspot for us; we stumbled on this beautiful dining establishment after visiting Istanbul Dental Center as we needed a refreshing cocktail.

Glens was a perfect choice; we intended on a quick drink, but a few hours later, we had thoroughly enjoyed the delicious Italian style dishes and sashimi from Chef Murat Taşdemir, including sampling some fantastic Turkish wines. The cocktails were also excellent, very authentic and mixed to perfection.

Beautiful indoor and outdoor dining space, funky decor and the staff are all friendly and welcoming.

We chose Glens a few days later for our Friday lazy lunch. After a 7-hour session, enjoying the fun atmosphere and a few bottles of our new favourite Turkish wine, Chamlija, we are yet to be disappointed by their magnificent range of wines.

The food was equally impressive, each dish was immaculately prepared, bursting with flavour and divine.

We had too much fun working our way through the cocktail menu, watching the world and the day pass us by.

The food is exceptional, and we enjoyed meeting the chef and devouring all his mouthwatering dishes from starters to dessert. The desserts were magnificent too!

Glens is located in the trendy and upscale neighbourhood of Nisantasi, Istanbul part of the luxury lifestyle hotel Glens Palas Istanbul. An ideal spot to stop off after a day...

Glens Palas is a great hotel, but my review is for Glens Palas Italian restaurant located in the heart of Nişantaşı. The atmosphere is lovely, with a nice terrace that is perfect for dining al fresco. The food is delicious, and the service is fast and friendly. I went there alone, but I still enjoyed my time there. The food was perfectly cooked, and the wine was refreshing. I would definitely recommend Glens Palas to anyone looking for a great Italian meal in Istanbul.

Here are some specific details that I would add to the review:

The terrace is spacious and has plenty of seating. It is also well-lit, so you can enjoy your meal even in the evening. The menu features a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, pizza, and seafood. I had the burrata and sea food rissotto, which was cooked perfectly and had a rich, creamy sauce. The wine list is extensive and features a variety of Italian and Turkish wines. I had a glass of turkish Serafino Rose vine, which was a perfect pairing for my meal. The service was attentive and friendly. My waiter was knowledgeable about the menu and made helpful recommendations. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at Glens Palas. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was perfect. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great Italian meal...