Sofitel Istanbul Taksim

"This hotel is pretty good, but I wouldn’t classify it as exceptional. There are much better hotels around Istanbul that fuel more luxurious and authentically Turkish.\n\nThe staff are genuinely kind and will go out of their way to help you, which was really wonderful, especially because my mother was having mobility issues at the time. This really stuck out to me.\n\nThe breakfast buffet is truly wonderful. They have a French pastry chef and the croissants rival some of my favorites in Paris. The only room for improvement is that staff does not monitor the buffet when there are children around and so you have to be careful that you are not picking up food that has been touched or sneezed on.\n\nThe room was very clean but it felt dark. Our room key kept on deactivating as well, which was annoying because we had to walk quite far to get to our room and as I mentioned, my mom had mobility issues and there was no place for her to sit down and wait for me as I dealt with the room key issue.\n\nThe other thing worth mentioning is that the restaurant, airport transfer, and spa service prices are exorbitant. Feeling like I’m getting ripped off and I felt that way at many points in this day. For example, my mother paid around $120 for a one-way airport transfer which is absurd because the standard rate in Istanbul is around $40."

"Sofitel Istanbul Taksim never stops bringing me pure joy and comfort, it has truly become my second home, and the incredible team there, my second family. They go above and beyond, celebrating my birthdays with genuine warmth and always taking such care of me and my loved ones during our stays.\nThis time, they completely melted my heart by surprising me with a stunning room that offered one of the most breathtaking views imaginable. It felt like a dream! I’m overflowing with gratitude, happiness, and love for the extraordinary Sofitel team. Their kindness, talent, and heartfelt hospitality make every moment magical. Can’t wait to come back again, I feel so blessed to know them, they are truly one of a kind."

"This is the place to stay in Istanbul. The rooms are luxurious and spacious. It truly felt like home. The Bosporus view is incredible. The staff were attentive, polite and cared about us. Even when there was a misunderstanding (entirely caused by us), they were respectful the entire time. They quickly called us after we left to let us know that we forgot our wallet and money in the room. They went above and beyond for us. We are forever grateful to this excellent 5 star treatment and rooms."