Pearl Hotel location is very good, it is situated in the old city in Istanbul, very close to Grand Bazaar. To get to the main street in the old city one needs to walk up the hill. It's a short walk, and I didn't mind it, but can imagine that it could potentially be a problem for someone with health issues. Hotel is small (boutique style). Staff was trying to be helpful, but unfortunately they don't really speak English except a few basic words and I am not speaking Turkish. Room was on the top floor, very bright, bathroom was very good, seemed recently renovated. It wasn't as clean as it could have been, but not bad either.Room cleaning was a bit strange - there would be no floor swiping, or changing the linen, or adding toilet paper to the bathroom, but they would tidy up our personal stuff (clothes and other things) which I found a bit awkward. After we had to stay for a couple of extra days and extended our stay online they were trying to charge us extra, which is not nice (we didn't pay but anyway). Altogether, it was okay, and I would recommend this place if location is important to you however, in case you are looking for good service and hotel stay matters it's probably better to look...
Read moreNo matter what anyone says, this small hotel is one of the best choices in terms of value for money. Of course, you can also choose five-star hotels, but don't expect services of this level. The staff is nice and friendly, they organized many things for us, like Kylos beach by bus, taxi to the airport and I could list more. They can speak english, but in limited level. Who cares if there is google translator to Turkish? I also use this if they not understand exactly what I like to tell them :) Yes, this hotel very close the sewing and hand manufacturing shops (you can feel the city heartbeat), but they finished their work around 23:00pm. But instead of staying at the hotel, why you are not walking in that time? Our room was clean, a bit small, but I went there to visit the city, not just to sleep. I am sure that if I go to Istanbul again, I will return...
Read moreSmall hotel, central location. Friendly staff who do their best to try to understand you and help you out but do not seem to understand English very well.||The hotel is located across a sewing workshop. You will hear the sewing machines accompanied by music until 22:00 during weekdays. After that they either start packing stuff or put stuff in a large truck. Anyway, be prepared to be disturbed by these activities until 23:00 or so. ||The room we had was small, and worn. Mold on the ceiling of the sleeping area and mold on the ceiling of the shower. Bits and pieces missing from the furniture.||Breakfast is ok.||Although it is not expensive, I will not stay here again. Since public transport is very cheap in Istanbul, the central location which might have been the unique selling point for this hotel...
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