Alemdar Mah, Alaykosku Sok , No 12, Istanbul, Turkey | (586) 210-9239
Attractive, modern hotel with child-friendly facilities
Set in Istanbul's old city center close to main
attractions
Spacious traditional Turkish bath with body scrub
treatments
Rooms include 42-inch TVs and marble bathrooms
Family Rooms come with kid-focused amenities
Free arrival cocktail, milk for kids, and evening
soup
Wi-Fi free of charge throughout
Some rooms are
small
Some bathrooms
are tiny
Rear-facing rooms lack
natural light
Reports of short beds
Dosso Dossi Hotel
Old City is an upscale, child-friendly property in the center of
Istanbul's old city, within easy access of most of its tourist attractions.
While rooms are smartly finished with good amenities, some feel cramped and
others lack much natural light. The Turkish bath is one of the more impressive hotel hammams in the area, and unusual freebies include milk for kids and evening soup. Overall, the hotel offers
pretty good value, but with reports of short beds, taller travelers
should probably look elsewhere.
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Scene
Child-friendly hotel with pretty facade and chic interiors
The pleasant
white facade adorned with red domed awning and sprays of matching-colored
flowers makes a pleasing first impression. Inside, the look is more subdued, and the low-ceilinged lobby is decorated with chic, mid-century modern style furniture and polished marble flooring. This is one of two Istanbul
hotels owned by the Dosso Dossi Group (the other being Dosso Dossi Downtown); the group puts a real emphasis on creating a child-friendly environment. This means no
shortage of toys, coloring books, and even free milk, making it a popular
choice for families with small children. Built in 2013, it's also one of the
newer hotels in the area, though as it is spread across three different buildings it can be easy to get lost on the way to your room.
Location
Set in the center of the old city, 10 minutes' walk from Sultanahmet Mosque
The hotel is situated
on a sloping cobbled road in the heart of Sultanahmet, with most of the old
city's attractions within easy walking distance. The stunning Hagia Sophia
Basilica and grand Topkapi Palace are both within five minutes' walk, while
the bustling Grand Bazaar is a brisk 10-minute stroll away. The landmark Sultanahmet
Mosque (the Blue Mosque) can also be reached on foot in 10 minutes while nearby
tram lines connect to the Spice Market in around five minutes (or it's a
15-minute walk). It's a 10-minute walk to Sirkeci train terminal, which
connects to Ataturk International Airport in about an hour (with an
interchange), or the airport is 45 minutes by cab.
Rooms
Smart rooms with marble bathrooms -- though some are tiny
The hotel has 93
rooms, all of which are decorated in smart contemporary styling with wood
paneling, green marble tops, and carpeted floors. Amenities include 42-inch
flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi, while Family Rooms include children's
games and high chairs. Suites also come with Nespresso machines, iPad docks,
and bathrobes, as well as service extras such as free laundry items and shoe
shines. Bathrooms are all finished in white marble, though some are tiny. In
fact some rooms are also small and those at the back can also feel a little
dark. There have also been reports that beds are too short for taller guests.
Features
Large marble Turkish bath, steam room, and sauna
A buffet breakfast (included in the rate) is served in the hotel's Tulip Old City Restaurant, which
also offers lunch and dinner menus. As well as presenting guests with a free
cocktail on arrival, the hotel also offers soup free of charge in the evenings
and milk for guests with young children. Tea and coffee is served in the lobby
lounge in the afternoons, while a bar offers nibbles and drinks in the evening.
The hotel's main feature, however, is an impressive spa which includes a large
traditional Turkish bath -- finished in marble and offering body scrubs and
massage -- as well as steam room, sauna, and fitness center.
