The Peninsula Istanbul

Quality throughout. This Peninsula stands out for the quality of its staff, and the well appointed rooms. All the facilities are magnificent - with the best indoor pool we have ever encountered and stunning spa facilities. Restaurant is also uncommonly good. Hotel location is ideal for points of departure.

My visit at the hotel exceeded every expectation I had. If you need help, seek out Mariette in the Lobby, Eren at the front desk and Gürkan with the concierge. These three lovely people are shining examples of the gracious hospitality of the Peninsula hotel.

Amazing stay at this stunning hotel! All staff are so friendly and helpful. They go out of their way for you. Given newly renovated, rooms are immaculate and high tech with anything you could ever want. We are a family of four and the ability to have two rooms adjacent to each other with a common shared private corridor, was a perfect set up for us. Kids were delighted to see a chocolate edible model of the hotel for us on arrival in each room. Breakfast was varied. Buffet and can also choose a cooked item from the menu. Beautiful indoor and outdoor heated pools. Amazing gym. Absolutely perfect location. Close walking distance to tram that takes you up to Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. Walk across the bridge to Spice Market. Karaköy ferry stop just next door. Make sure you don’t miss best baklava shop in Istanbul just up the street “Gulluoglu Karakoy”.

We have stayed in some of the most amazing hotels across the world, but The Peninsula in Istanbul has surpassed them all! Absolutely every aspect of this hotel was impeccable, from the quality of the furnishings, the brilliant design of the architecture and interiors, the dining and bar experiences, the incredibly cleanliness, the leisure facilities and its enviable position overlooking the dramatically beautiful and busy Bosphorus Strait. However, the one element that made the biggest impact on us was the attention and friendliness of all the staff - from the management to the housekeeping staff and everyone in between. I'm useless at remembering names, I wish I could remember at least some of them, but actually, I wouldn't want to single just a few out because every member of staff was friendly, helpful, courteous, extremely efficient in their respective roles and a joy to have there. From the minute we arrived in the early hours (with fresh tea brought to our room without asking, even though it was so late!) to the afternoon we left 6 days later, we experienced warmth and friendliness from everyone. Every minute we were in The Peninsula Hotel was a joy, we really did not want to leave, but knowing we will certainly be returning within the next few months made the parting more bearable! May I also thank the staff very much for recognising our wedding anniversary with a beautiful gift of cake and flowers and a lovely hand-written card, the gesture was very much appreciated and enjoyed, along with the impeccable attention to detail both in our room and around the whole hotel. We can't wait to return! Thank you all!

We fell in love with this hotel in every way. From the staff who greeted us at the door to the housekeeping staff, everyone was extremely friendly and energetic. The Afternoon Tea itself was flawless. We tried almost all Afternoon Tea's in Istanbul but this was the best by far. The quality of service, the taste of the teas, the presentation of the sweets and sandwiches, and the chef personally coming to our table to serve the cake were all amazing. I have so much to say about Egehan, who took care of us throughout the day. He was very professional, knowledgeable, generous, and sincere. When he heard that we wanted to try Turkish desserts, he made sure we tried the ones from the buffet set up for Ramadan that evening and explained each of them to us. I also want to thank Bora, the restaurant manager, for his help. We visited the restaurant three days in a row, and he always found a place for us to be seated. On our next trip to Istanbul, we will definitely stay at this hotel. We regret not spending our holiday here!