European Side hotel guide. Occidental hotel in European Side, Istanbul

"Allegedly close to airport, many others closer (eg Hampton Hilton). Initially shocked by the state of the hotel, next the unpleasant smell in the room (supposedly non`smoking room). Not at all soundproof, spent morning watching a woman shake clothes and cleaning stuff out of her window (room faced an apartment block, other side close to the road) night spent listening to planes take off and land. Had to ask for my room to be made up at 3.30pm in the afternoon, ( sign on door since left at 10:30 that morning) did not leave coffee packets, bathroom bin had not been emptied from previous guest, no additional blankets or pillows provided (poss had to ask which is not helpful at 3am in the morning), asked for wake up call at 5am, received one at 3am. There are some positive features the main one being the reception staff (who gave good info on what to do for a day) and the water pressure of the shower. The internet was also reasonably good. The hotel is slightly run down and sits on what was a ‘village’ however now a street of bread shops and fast food eateries (no decent restaurants). Would I stay again, prob not. A new Hilton is opening in Sept with direct airport access."

"Clean room, helpful staff, on time airport transportation at 2am in the early morning. Good local restaurants nearby."

"Loved"

"Yes everything was great! "

"Restaurant was fantastic! Staff was very friendly and helpful "

"we had to leave before breakfast. AC worked well. Ordered dinner from "restaurant" and take was delivered from who knows where. we specifically asked if restaurant open and told yes, then take out arrived 45 min after we ordered. some mold in corners of shower, but otherwise room clean. quiet at night"

"stafd was friendly.."

"I spent one night and it was a great stay. Bring a new hotel, the room and all amenities were very mew and clean. The staff was also very friendly."

"Best staff! Amazing view! Ever expensive getting food! But was well taken care of. (This is my 8th or 9th stay at the hotel in the past 3 years)"