Hotel Suadiye Asia — Hotel in Kadıköy

This was our second stay at Suadiye and after a very lacklustre experience a year earlier I certainly didn’t intend to return. As it happened however, with Covid restrictions being relaxed significantly and international travel ramping back up, a few hotels I would have preferred were looking to cost about twice as much - well above what I felt like paying for a fairly busy trip where we were unlikely to be spending too much time in the room.||After a change in our flight times which saw us gain an evening in Istanbul I booked another night and then emailed to request that the two bookings be linked so that we didn’t have to move rooms and they were happy to accommodate. I also requested that after the noise we experienced on our last trip due to the rooftop bar being directly above, we stayed on a lower floor which they also agreed to.||When we arrived (at 1.30am) there was initially some confusion about the extra day, but that was quickly resolved. The third floor was a marked improvement over the fifth – communal areas looked as you would expect – none of the ripped wallpaper and overall scruffy appearance of a year ago. The room was fine – reasonable size, firm beds, pillows were still far too soft, decent pressure in the shower. Still no safe and still inexplicably dim. There was a small light in the ceiling of the rooms “hallway”, but the main area of the room was illuminated by the two bedside lamps and nothing more. A couple of uplighters or a single ceiling light would have been incredibly welcome. ||The very helpful porter who took us to our room, reminded us that the controls which appear to allow one to set the heating / cooling and temperature are not even connected and the only influence a guest has is the on/off switch. We promptly switched it off and opened the window to cool the room. This worked ok and there was no significant noise until about 5am at which point we were happy to close the window. It was an unseasonably warm mid-November, but the insects which flocked in a year ago were not an issue. Every time we went out, housekeeping (who did a fantastic job) would close the window which I didn’t understand until Saturday night when I stayed in to catch up on some sleep and woke up to the overpowering smell of fried food – turns out the extractor fan to both the hotel kitchen and another local restaurant are located fairly close to the main building but at almost exactly the same height as the 3rd floor. ||The location remains something which you will either love or hate. A busy, high end shopping street does nothing for me beyond setting my expectations with regard to what things are going to cost nearby. There are a few great value gems, but in general a small beer is going to be in the tl55 region. Rich women with trout pouts and their portly husbands wearing brand new Armani sports clothes are also everywhere||Having vowed never to stay here again, our second visit was fine. Partly I suspect because our expectations were more realistic, mainly because of the lower floor – when a party directly above you keeps you awake its much easier to find fault than when you are well rested!||Fine is a fairly low bar for a four star hotel and in fairness my wife would probably call it good, but this...

We had to make swift decisions for a visit to Istanbul. I only did a search on the area and booked this hotel without hesitation. After my booking I read some of the reviews here and I have to say I got a bit worried. But all for nothing, the hotel is absolutely lovely. A hotel of that age with still such a high standard is hard to find! ||We needed a triple room and that room had 2 good beds, a double and a single bed. Not just a fold-up bed squeezed in. So it left enough space in the room.||And though not expected in such a lively area, it was quiet at night!!||The bathroom always gets my good inspection, very tidy, no mold, good shower, directly hot water, and all the necessities available. The room was very clean, and either we were lucky or things changed. We had all the time wifi reception in our room. Sometimes after being out for a while you had to log in again.||And last but not least the staff was so friendly and so helpful. In these days with covid19 restrictions a mask was worn by all. And for breakfast a buffet was served by a waitress from the buffet table. Everything is available, a very good start of the day!||We already said we will be back there, the location gives an extra star! There is a parking space at the hotel. You walk out in a very lively area, as opposed as to what others mention, Bagdat Cd is a boulevard with equal kind of shops as you would find in any mall (not only for Armani boys!), only open air! And plenty of restaurants and cafés. It has always been my favorite street for shopping in Istanbul.||I do look...

I recently stayed here as part of a package for my rhinoplasty with the incredible Dr İsmail Küçüker, and wow—what a stay! First off, a massive shoutout to the delightful dream team at reception, Büsra and Zeynep. These girls were the absolute stars of my trip. From the moment I arrived jet-lagged and confused (hello, 20+ hours of travel from Australia), they went above and beyond to make sure my stay was smooth and comfortable.

Need advice? Büsra and Zeynep have you covered. They’ll help you find the best shopping spots or steer you away from dodgy yellow taxis, making sure you feel safe and confident getting around.

The cleaning staff deserve a medal—they ensured my room was spotless with fresh sheets every day! And the kitchen staff? Oh. My. God. The buffet breakfast is to die for. It’s hands-down the freshest and most delicious breakfast I’ve ever had in my life.

To top it all off, the boys across the road at Beyaz Ferin, a cosy little restaurant, are absolute legends. They’ll take care of you and make sure you’re well-fed, so no matter where you turn, you’re surrounded by incredible food and people who genuinely want to help.

If you’re flying all the way from Australia for surgery—or even just a holiday—this is the place to stay.

And pro tip: When you meet Büsra and Zeynep, tell them Vonnie from Room 1101 sent you.

Thanks to the entire team for making my stay in Turkey unforgettable. You’re all...