Boutique Saint Sophia

The staff attentiveness was remarkable. Polite phrases, modern uniforms or suits, helpful and pro active outlook at all times. They pro actively helped with our reservations to restaurants, bars and provided further information of alternative places. They also call taxis when you need from a good taxi station with polite and professional drivers, and hotel staff also insist on assisting you to the taxi everytime. The breakfast is beautiful, served with live harp in the background on the weekends and again lovely staff with genuine smiles serving you eggs in any way you prefer. Location is perfection, heart of Old City, walking distance to all old city sightseeing spots and walking distance to tram,metro and ferry stations. Amenities in hotel room are good quality, Bvlgari toiletries.

Bathroom is a partition instead of a separate room, and the partition is borderline transparent to the room. Especially with the lights on. I am all okay with shower/bathtub being visible or partially visible but definitely not the toilet. It did not feel private enough.. The air conditioning is locked at a certain temperature by hotel central system. However you can inform them to assist you to have your room cooler.

Great location for sightseeing, within walking distance of nearly every major tourist sight, and literally next door to Aya Sophia and Blue Mosque. Staff was kind, helpful, and always providing great service (thank you Lokman!). Breakfast was very ample, included made to order eggs/omelettes, and even had a harp player a few mornings. Room very clean with lots of light, wood laminate floors, sleek interior design, big desk, and a firm (but not overly firm) bed. Was concerned about the call to prayer at sunrise waking us up, but did not hear it through the high quality double glazed windows.

Bathroom design lacks a degree of privacy. Pillows were all the same thick foamy style, which for me is not too comfortable. Rooms could use more power outlets. A roof deck would have been a great addition.