Poem Hotel - Special Class - Istanbul

Room is a bit small (expected in Istanbul), breakfast is good. Nice stay

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My husband and I really enjoyed our 7 day stay at Hotel Poem. The hotel's location is close to all the main sites. We had been lead to believe via reviews that the hotel room was very small, but the room was clean and more comfortable than anticipated with a great view of Asian Istanbul. Breakfast was excellent. Best of all were the hotel staff. They […] were especially helpful in answering our questions about Istanbul. I would recommend a stay at this hotel, and I would certainly stay again. I considered it a great home away from home for a week. Read more

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overall the hotel offers good value and experience. The hotel is not exactly a Turkish style hotel, instead, it feels more much more like french for some reason. There isn't much decor nor atmosphere resembling Turkey at all. Double bed room is very small, so if there are two of you travelling it is best to get 2 single beds. Rooms are clean and staff […] are good. But front desk was not the most friendly. They never made extra effort to help you in getting around the town. Not even a map was offered. We would have felt much more welcome if they had simply given us some pointers and tips around the area. breaksfast was good, above continental breakfast level but got old after 4 days of having the same stuff. room is clean and updated but small. AC worked great. breakfast area offer a bit of the ocean view. A nice panoramic view on the roof top. But many stairs and no food service. Read more

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I traveled with my girlfriend, the hotel surrounding neighborhood was excellent, romantic restaurants, red wine and all were open until 2:00 am. There is a taxi station next to the hotel. The room was extremely small, not only small, very small. My girlfriend did not have any location to put her luggage, just enough space to get up the bed that is it. […] There was a refrigerator in the size of small carryon luggage and was not working at all. All juices and drinks were hot. A lot of stairs to go up and down, but hotel staffs were good people and breakfast was fine, but the price of the room was very close to the other hotels. In general hotel was OK. Read more

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+ The hotel is well located and clean. The breakfast is good and eating it on the terrace is a nice way to start the day. - The room was clean, however a big drawback was the size. For two people it was quite cramped as the bed literally took up the entire room (Our room was named Sunday). Also the shower is not for claustrophobes! Luckily my husband […] and I are slim, but anyone who is mildly overweight would have had trouble closing the shower door behind them and an obese person would definitely not have been able to use the shower at all. If you are on the big side we would recommend contacting the hotel in advance to check if they have a bigger bathroom available. Read more

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Beautiful views from terrace, patio and rooftop. Adnan was fantastic - flight was delayed and he communicated it to my friend. Small but comfortable room. Bathroom was modern and sweet. Would stay here again. Close to nightlife. Nice computer with Internet in lobby. Friendly cat. Stay here.

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Good location close to major sites of interest. Lots of evening life nearby.

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The people at Poem Hotel always went above and beyond to help us with our travel needs and anything that came up. I was their with my adult daughter and they made us feel as if we were family. one of them had referred us to a travel agent and when the airport transport the travel agent arranged did not come at 4 in the morning, he called their taxi […] service and paid for it, then handled the follow up with the travel agent. And the location was perfect! Next to all the sights and restaurants, but down a quiet alley so you could escape. Plus it has an amazing roof top deck! Read more

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Nice hotel, friendly staff and great location near the famous attractions in Sultanahmet

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Rooms a bit small, but airy and light (and good air-conditioning); immaculately clean; lovely staff; excellent breakfast. quiet but a block from the main tourist street, 5 minute walk to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Topkapi. Strongly recommended.

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Very convenient and clean.

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The hotel is located very close to Ayasofya and Topkaki Palace, with great views of the Bosphorous from the back rooms and rooftop deck. Breakfast is delightful and served in a charming garden area each morning. Rooms are small but comfortable; the only thing that could be difficult for travelers is that there are many steps to get to the rooms.

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We enjoyed our stay at the Poem Hotel very much. We expected small-ish rooms based on the other reviews, but I will have to say the rooms are exceptionally small in my opinion. Nevertheless, it was comfortable and we didn't spend a lot of time actually in the room anyway. Our last three nights, the manager upgraded us (without our even asking) to the […] "Listening to Istanbul" room and it was MUCH more comfortable. Traveling light would be advisable as there is no elevator and dragging heavy bags up to the 3rd or 4th floor is difficult. The hotel staff takes care of it for you, but even managing my purse, coat, and carry-on bag up three floors was not easy. The breakfast is quite sufficient. It is a typical Mediterranean/Middle East-type of menu. If you're expecting bacon and eggs, you'll be disappointed, but there was plenty to eat and the quality was good. We especially enjoyed the lovely breakfast room and even had afternoon tea there a couple of times just to unwind a bit. Now, the roof... I LOVED the roof of this hotel. While we were there, the weather was cool with a cool breeze, but the sun was warm. They have a nice selection of tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and even a bar set-up, although that wasn't in use while we were there. I spent hours on the roof just looking at the Sea of Marmara and watching the ships come and go on one side, and seeing the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia on the other side. Very relaxing! I could've spent my whole vacation on the roof, I think! The hotel staff is fantastic and very accommodating and the location is great - just off the main thoroughfare of cafes, restaurants, and shops so you're close to everything but don't have to deal with the noise and crowds. There is a train station within sight of the hotel, and the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and other sights are all within easy walking distance, as well as the tram. Very easy to get around. If we go back to Istanbul, we will definitely stay here Read more

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Good location. Clean rooms. Room size is small. Good breakfast. Nice view from balcony. Good value. Lots of restaurants within walking distance.

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it was a nice stay at poem hotel. the breakfast buffet wasnt as extravagant as some other hotels that I had stayed in istanbul but was nice and i was able to get a full meal in. the room was for a single.. and sincerely only one person fit at a time. it was quite small. booking as a single I thought I would still get a larger double bed as i requested.. […] but no. the hotel staff is very friendly and they have the airport shuttle for only 5eur which was very convenient. its a little confusing to get there.. but the area is great with lots of restaurants, shops and tourist agencies all around. Read more

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Nice staff,nice room,magnificent view.Happy overall.Would recommend.

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Quiet, small, cozy hotel in Sultanhamet. Near all the sites. Breakfast is delicious and the hotel is very clean. The cat in the reception is awesome. Highly recommend this place. Ask for the "All of a Sudden" room, especially if the weather is nice. You won't be disappointed!!!

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Pros: Amazing View Conveniently Located FREE Breakfast Friendly Employees Value For Money If Booked Online Cons: Way too many cats in the city

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Great location...all major sights are within short walking distance. Friendly staffs, nice and clean room. Good breadfast to start the day.

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I loved Poem! The staff are incredibly nice, and speak English very well. The hotel is secure (locked at night, with someone always on desk), the rooms are clean, with new bathrooms and cute little flatscreen TVs), and the location is fantastic! My only complaint is that the rooms are absolutely tiny! But alas, fine for a singleton.

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The Poem Hotel, which gives poem titles to its rooms and not numbers, has a great location in the old part of Istanbul. Many restaurants and major sites are nearby. The staff is very helpful with recommendations.

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The room was small but very conveniently laid out and the bathroom was very nice. The location of this small hotel is wonderful and the rooftop terrace has lovely views of the Marmara and the Blue Mosque. The hotel staff was friendly and very helpful and the breakfast buffet was very nice and served in a pretty conservatory.

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A really nice hotel with a spectacular view of the Dardanelles from the top balcony. A good staff that spoke English well and was very accommodating with good advice about what to do in the city.

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The Poem Hotel ın Istanbul ıs excellent. The staff is friendly, knows English well. and can give good recommendations for sites to see and touring. The vıew of the Bosphorus is spectacular. I plan to stay here again in about three weeks.

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The location of the POEM Hotel is superb for seeing the main sites such as the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and the Topkapi Palace. Great cafes abound on the surrounding streets. The area was quiet and peaceful when we were ready to sleep. Even better than the location was the excellent service by all staff. They answered our questions, […] gave us directions, helped us carry our large suitcase to our room, called us a taxi to arrive at a very early hour, told us how much the taxi should cost, and even had a little library of tours books we could use. The breakfast was healthy, tasty and attractive. I appreciated the free internet service as well. I highly recommend the POEM. -- an older couple from the United States Read more

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the service, cleanliness and unique set up was wonderful and refreshing. Even though i am disabled they assisted us carrying luggage and the view from the room was magnificent. If you can choose the war lovers room as it is spacious with wonderful views. We intend to go back as soon as we can

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If you're looking for friendly and hospital staff, clean rooms, and great location from restaurants to sightseeing this is the hotel. The free breakfast is worth waking up for. I will definitely stay there again.

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My friend and I each got a single room. They were both small rooms but the common areas are so lovely, we really only used the room to sleep. Otherwise, each room was clean and the bathroom, shower, tv and wi-fi worked well. The overall condition of the hotel was superb, and there was a large breakfast, with hot and cold items. There was a lovely and […] quiet garden patio and a beautiful rooftop deck as is common in the neighborhood. The hotel was a bit far from the tram (about ten minutes) but was also much quieter than the tram area would have been. The staff was very helpful and eager to please. I would be eager to recommend to a friend. Read more

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This hotel is only a few minutes walk from popular tourist attractions like Blue Mosque, Palace etc. The room was comfortable and the staff was friendly. The free breakfast was perfectly fine, nothing special. We don't spend much time in our room except to sleep and use the bathroom and if you're that kind of traveller this is a great place.

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There was a little hiccup on checking in; we had requested a twin room (for two guys) but only a double was available. This was easily remedied by the staff giving us separate rooms until the following day. The hotel is small however it was well positioned in Sultanahmet only minutes walk from the bars and street cafes but in a quiet little side street. The […] rooms are comfortable, spotlessly clean and the hotel staff were very helpful. Read more

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This hotel is close to everything that a visitor might be interested. Great location. It should definately be mentioned that the hotel staff are great! They are very helpful and always smiling. The view is absolutely wonderful, you can print postcards with the pictures you take from your room. The single room was a little small though, but you don't […] mind it when you have a clean and comfortable bed and bath. I certainly reccomend this hotel. Read more

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Despite the extremely small rooms, this is to be highly recommended for its friendliness, quality of breakfest and just the ambience...

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We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Poem hotel. The room was small but serviceable and clean. The staff were friendly. The hotel was in a great location to visit all the main attractions eg Blue Mosque, Bascilia Cistern. The tram service was close by as well that made it easy to get to ferry area and Grand Bazaar if you did not feel like walking. […] (We are a mature couple and we did these walks a couple of times) . The Poem hotel is surrounded by many other hotels, guest houses, hostels and restaurants. Only on our first night did we have a lot of noise coming from somewhere nearby. Overall a very good stay. Read more

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Excellent

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The experience was wonderful. The room was small , but it was very clean . We would definitely return there , the location absolutely superb. I will recommend staying there.

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This hotel is small but has charm and an ideal location close to the main sights - Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia, as well as Topkapi Palace, and also to a very lively street full of excellent and reasonably priced restaurants. It was also a short walk in the other direction down the hill to the waterfront. The breakfast at the hotel was vegetarian and very […] healthy and varied, including the best of European and Turkish style breakfast food. Although very small and with little storage space, our room was kept clean and tidy by the hotel staff. Reception staff were very friendly and provided helpful service at all times. Read more

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Hotel location is perfect. Most of the tourist destinations like Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are at 10 mins walking distance. The hotel is in the middle of eating joints, easy access to delicious local food. Hotel cleanness was commendable. Although rooms are bit smaller, but they are very comfortable. The view of bosphorous from the […] breakfast patio was excellent. Hotel does not have lift but staffs are always ready to assist you with your luggage so no problems at all. We will certainly recommend anyone to stay in this lovely hotel. Read more

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The hotel is stylish and in a quiet back street very near busy area full of restaurants and bars. Staff spoke good English, and were helpful. Good breakfast buffet and roof terrace. Our room (named Then and Now) was really much too small for 2 people so we weren't comfortable in it. Other rooms were bigger.

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We stayed three night at the Poem Hotel The situation is ideal for all needs and the breakfast buffet was delicious. Close to many restaurants and they organized a tour on the Bosporos for us. Very friendly and helpful, also clean and we had a wonderful view from our air-conditioned room.

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Very pleasant hotel in great location. The room was tiny but well equipped.

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This is the second time we have visited the Poem Hotel. The first was 4 years previous and we loved it so much we came back. It's nice and small and cosy with a friendly feel. It's right in the tourist district of Istanbul and reasonably near the tram stop. Lots of restaurants to avoid in the evenings when walking past, but good fun. Hotel staff very […] friendly and helpful, room nice and clean with working air conditioning and functioning safe. The view from the roof terrace is wonderful, as is the view from breakfast. We would definitely stay there again. Read more

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The hotel is in a great location! Many of the main attractions are walking distance. Since we were there in the summer, we liked that the room had air conditioning. The breakfast was alright. You basically get the same stuff everyday. If you don't like small spaces, you may want to upgrade to a bigger room. The double room we had was quite small. Once […] we brought in our luggage there was little walking room left. Read more

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Hotel is in a good location,within walking distance to Blue Mosque ,Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace;it is quiet.The rooms are very clean,tastfully decorated,lovely view onto back terrace into figtrees and on Bosphorus.Staff always friendly and helpful.Breakfast very nice.will come back.U

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Nice hotel with extremely friendly staff, great view and smiley faces. Close proximity to public transports and services was very important to avoid chaotic traffic in Istanbul due to major road works.

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This hotel is really amazing!! The staff and th owner are very friendly, customer oriented and very helpful... Hotel is clean has good view from the roof with an amazing view on the Bosporus.. Located near the attractions in sultan Ahmet ... I really recommend this hotel !!

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We really enjoyed our stay at the Poem Hotel. It was in a really good location, within walking distance to many tourist attractions. Also nice restaurants and litle bars nearby which was nice for the evenings. The staff at the hotel were all very helpful and keen to give advice when asked. Thank you for a lovely stay!

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Very nice hotel, very kind staff

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Very good situation in the historical center of Istanbul.

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Rooms small but very clean and good shower. Great location and extremely helpful and friendly staff. Sunshine made stay great.

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