Gumussuyu Mah, Siraselviler Cad No 13, Istanbul, Istanbul
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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I reserved 2 rooms because of my previous good experience but this time they gave us 2 room in the basement because they said no room in the main building. I didnt like the basement rooms.
Dear Guest,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Ertugrul ErduranGuest Experience Supervisor
Great looking hotel with a comfortable living space. Very easy walk (1min) to central tourist area. Felt very safe with hotel security at all entrances. Cons: hallway periodically had a funky odor, bar area is not really a bar. Room was hot A/C could not always keep up. I would stay again.
Clarke
Response from Ertugrul Erduran on 3 May 2024
Dear Guest,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Ertugrul ErduranGuest Experience Supervisor
Dear Nikoloz,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Ertugrul ErduranGuest Experience Supervisor
Dear Simon,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,
2/10 Terrible
Simon
4 Mar 2024
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Ertugrul Erduran on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Mr. Simon,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Ertugrul ErduranGuest Experience Supervisor
Exellent stay from beginning to end. Got a lovely suite upgrade, the extra space with a toddler was very helpful. Great service throughout the hotel, beautiful spa
Aamna
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Atil SERAN on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of front Office
10/10 Excellent
MUGABO
10 Feb 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is in the city center
MUGABO
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Atil SERAN on 17 Feb 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERAN Director of front Office
10/10 Excellent
CARLOS, SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
27 Jan 2024
CARLOS
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Ertugrul Erduran on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Mr. Carlos,We very much appreciate your review regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your review with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Ertugrul ErduranGuest Experience Supervisor
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of front Office
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Rozina
7 Jan 2024
Rozina
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Atil SERAN on 15 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
8/10 Good
Chiew Kwong
30 Dec 2023
Chiew Kwong
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 15 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Hamza
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Sofitel is situated centrally in Taksim square and allows accessiblility in walking all around Taksim square to Galata Tower. Kaan, the concierge person is very knowledgeable and a great guide for all types of travelers.
Hamza
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 15 Jan 2024
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Bobby
28 Nov 2023
Bobby
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 29 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
6/10 Okay
Anas
Travelled with group
19 Nov 2023
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Service quality went down in general compare to 2022, the room was not clean when I checked in, the coffee machine was out of service, I have been ignored when I request for change it, some stuff were rude but most were friendly.
Anas
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 29 Dec 2023
Dear Mr.Anas,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Aylin
16 Nov 2023
Aylin
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 29 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Nizar
15 Nov 2023
Nizar
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 29 Dec 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
地點方便逛街或到新區景點。
Superior room 夠大而且服務好。最棒的是早上班到達,約10點多就讓我們三個房間都checkin。
CHENG-CHU
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Diana
1 Nov 2023
Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
The hotel is great but not the service, the service it’s not 5 stars corresponds at 3 stars.
Juan Carlos
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
This is my worst experience so far! I booked for 8 days there and for the 5 nights they let me sleep in the bottom floor bedrooms, there was so much noise and I kept thinking someone is gona come in! I asked for a one bed and they gave me two stuck together aftwe I paid for a one bedroom and then he also said in check in “that elevator is only for higher members booked suits we have another elevator that goes to the normal rooms you booked in and that was by the side door next to the cleaners stuff room. I also meet some confusing staff when we call the downstairs and one person says one thing and the other says another! I paid $400 aud per night! That’s not cheap and to be treated like that and be not cared for as much as what I saw them doing to others is embarrassing and unfair! Save your money and don’t book this hotel!
Huda
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 23 Oct 2023
Dear Mr/Mrs Huda,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
Very stylish hotel in the heart of Istanbul. Walking distance to many famous spots including galata tower. The staff was very helpful and accomodating and lenient with late checkout. I will def stay here again.
Syed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 19 Oct 2023
Dear Guest, We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Atil SERAN Director of the Front Office
Dear Najwan Simri,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
6/10 Okay
FARHANA A
Travelled with family
18 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Over priced
I booked a suite, but it was seriously over priced. Room was inconvenient, unnecessarily decorated , living area was full of furniture bit difficult to walk .
FARHANA A
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Farhana,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
Friendly staff at Sofitel upgraded us to a better room
Rana
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
We had a lovely stay at the Sofitel Taksim. All the staff were very helpful and courteous. We would like to especially thank Kaan (concierge) for great recommendations. He is very knowledgeable and a great asset to Sofitel.
Ravinder
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Ravinder,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
I travel frequently and this property is definitely not a 5 star. Upon arrival Arman at front desk checked us in. I let him know that we were staying there for our 5th year anniversary and he told us that the hotel had upgraded us to a “Luxury suite”. We were pleased and I gave him $20 American Dollars tip as our appreciation which is a lot of money in Turkey. Upon walking in the room, we looked out at we literally had the view of a sling dog building’s roof. I have a picture which I can’t post here. We complained and were told that currently they were sold out and for us to wait a day. My lady checked online and noticed all types of rooms were still available which means they lied. Next day I kept calling Arman and he kept brushing me off so I went to front desk and asked for the manager and after waiting about 7 minutes Salim came out and I expressed my concern, he rolled his eyes and said but we have you the luxury room and I showed him a picture of our view and said that is luxury about this. Anyways he didn’t do anything g for us and made us keep the same ugly room. I have stayed in Sofitel at several countries. Issue is not the hotel it’s its employees they have there. Arman and Salim need to work at a motel not Sofitel.
David
Response from Atil SERAN on 21 Sept 2023
Dear David,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
I highly recommend not staying at this property. They lack customer service and are rude to their guest. I had an issue with guest service walking into my room as I’m naked and when Im yelling at the guy to get out he’s still there talking to me. I went to the front desk to let them know and they said they follow up never did when I brought it up again they had forgotten and nothing was ever resolved
Nicole
Response from Atil SERAN on 20 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
10/10 Excellent
Joe
31 Jul 2023
Joe
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 21 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of the Front Office
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon! Sincerely, Atil SERAN Director of Front Office
6/10 Okay
Mohamed
28 May 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Mohamed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 12 Jun 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
Service for a 5 star hotel was really bad.
At breakfast they run out of basics like bread and yoghurt. Orange juice is artificial. Not 5 star standards at all.
Raeesa
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 12 Jun 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
Great hotel at center of Taksim. Staff were friendly and attentive to all requests. I got a free upgrade to a suite. Overall highly recommended 👍
Eissa
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 2 May 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel very soon!Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
2/10 Terrible
Nihad
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nihad
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Atil SERAN on 12 Jun 2023
Dear Nihad,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Director
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANDirector of Front Office
Fantastic hotel very clean , very hospital and friendly staff, accommodated our extension and kept us in same room making us stay a whole week instead of only two nights. Will definitely be back. Concierge team and reception front desk manager Mr Atil have been great making our stay best. Spa was great Joanna gave us best massage and Turkish bath
Nataly
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 3 Apr 2023
Dear Nataly, Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Atil SERAN Front Office Director
Possibly one of the best locations - the hotel is literally ON Taksim Square. 10 steps from Istiklal Street, a gazillion food & cafe options. 3 mins walk from the Metro and Tram as well. Very convenient location.
Abhinav
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hadiza
4 Dec 2022
Hadiza
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Engin Alper Assit. Front Office Manager on 9 Dec 2022
Dear Guest,Warm greetings from Sofitel Istanbul at Taksim.Thank you very much for your responses to our survey about your recent visit to the our hotel.We love to see you in our property.Kind Regards,
Response from Engin ALPER, Assit. Front Office Manager on 9 Dec 2022
Dear Mr. Hasan,Warm greetings from Sofitel Istanbul at Taksim.Thank you very much for your responses to our survey about your recent visit to the our hotel.We love to see you in our property.Kind Regards,
Amazing friendly staff, clean suites & luxury king room was also spacious
Right in the center of taksim square 15min walk to grand bazaar 30min drive to Hafida Sofia & blue mosque
Dina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 25 Oct 2022
Dear Dina,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANFo Manager
New hotel in a fantastic location. Ultimately, could have been a really wonderful experience were it not for the PATHETIC service.
From the Managers to the breakfast staff, just a really poor experience. Some complaints:
1. Service at Breakfast is the worst I've ever experienced. 3-star quality
2. Managers are rude and unhelpful
3. Porters and Security are rude and unhelpful
The location and rooms are very nice. The service makes you want to book elsewhere.
Irshaad
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 25 Oct 2022
Dear Irshaad,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Manager
6/10 Okay
Oron
20 Oct 2022
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They don’t clean good the rooms
Room service not good
Oron
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 25 Oct 2022
Dear Oron,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies.At Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence.We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future.Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Manager
Super friendly and helpful staff at check in. Bell boys and housekeeping staff were also fantastic.
Ozlem
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Sofitel Istanbul Taksim on 5 Oct 2022
Dear Ozlem,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Istanbul Taksim. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Atil SERANFront Office Manager