About Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel
A stylish, five-star hotel overlooking the water, the Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel is surrounded by the chic shops, restaurants, and galleries of Ortaköy.
Standard guest room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat screen televisions, and minibars. Suites and Business Class rooms additionally feature Nespresso coffee machines and complimentary access to the Super Breakfast Buffet. Many offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus.
Guests can keep fit or unwind in the on-site wellness and beauty centre, which features a well-equipped gym, jacuzzi, Turkish hammam, and massage services.
The daily breakfast buffet is served in the waterfront Starboard Restaurant, which also offers international fare for lunch and dinner. Guests can also try the sushi at Zuma, the hotel's authentic Japanese restaurant and lounge.
The Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel is within nine kilometres of the Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. The Dolmabahce Palace is within four kilometres.
Positive Reviews
positive:
The beautiful Bosphorus...
Guests rave about the waterfront views, both from the premium guest rooms and the hotel's two restaurants. Though it is some distance (30 minutes in traffic) from the city's most famous tourist attractions, guests find that the taxis are relatively inexpensive, and that surrounding neighbourhood is lovely to explore on foot, as it is packed with shops, bars, and restaurants "where the locals eat."
positive:
The Super Breakfast Buffet lives up to its name...
Many guests rate the breakfast buffet among the "best ever", noting the selection is wide-ranging, with many fresh and healthy options among the more indulgent choices. There are chefs on hand to cook eggs to order, and even guests who prefer just coffee in the morning can enjoy the exceptional view of the strait.
positive:
Clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff...
Guests widely describe the rooms as clean, comfortable, and spacious, with fast, reliable wi-fi. The staff also receive rave reviews for their friendly, attentive, and professional service. Several recent guests have been impressed to note that the team members are "always smiling."
Negative Reviews
negative:
A noisy night for some...
Several guests were kept up at night by traffic noise from the busy street out front, while others were disturbed by the sounds of crowds enjoying the nearby nightclubs.
negative:
Time for an update...
A few guests have noted that the decor is beginning to date, as well as show some wear and tear. Several guests also warn their fellow travellers that the bathtubs have fairly high sides, a safety concern for older or mobility impaired guests.
negative:
Nobody's perfect...
Though the staff receives many positive reviews, a few guests were disappointed to receive "indifferent" service or found the housekeeping services inconsistent.