About Aristocrat Hotel
Simple yet stylish, Aristocrat Hotel is an unassuming hotel delivering a prime location in the historic Old City area of Istanbul. The property is just a three-minute stroll from the Blue Mosque, one of the city's most iconic landmarks.
Along with en-suite bathroom facilities, the air-conditioned rooms at Aristocrat Hotel contain a satellite TV, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, and tea/coffee maker.
Wi-Fi is free to use, and the experienced 24-hour reception is always ready to help with everything from planning excursions to storing luggage.
An extensive breakfast buffet is served daily at the hotel. A seemingly endless selection of eateries are in close proximity, with the popular Meşale Restaurant & Cafe a stone's throw away, and the popular Seven Hills Restaurant less than two minutes on foot.
Blue Archaeological Park is a short four-minute stroll from the property, while the revered Hagia Sophia Museum is five minutes away on foot. Sultanahmet Square is just 400 metres away.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Central location ideal for sightseeing.
The Aristocrat Hotel is situated in the heart of Sultanahmet, Istanbul's main tourist area. Many of the city's famed landmarks, including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and the Hippodrome, are within a short walk of the hotel, a detail past guests have been quick to praise.
positive:
Rooftop terrace offers splendid views.
The hotel's rooftop terrace proves popular with guests, who enjoy spectacular views of the city from the elevated location. In particular, past guest have been especially fond of the views offered of the Sea of Marmara.
positive:
Attentive staff willing to help.
According to reports, the hotel is manned by an attentive team of employees. In addition to being friendly and helpful, guests also report that the tourist information provided by the staff is particularly useful.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No respite from noisy neighbourhood.
One of the chief complaints issued by guests staying at the Aristocrat Hotel relates to noise from the local neighbourhood. According to reports, the hotel lacks the soundproofing needed to prevent noise seeping into guestrooms, meaning the sound of local performers, the hustle and bustle of the market, and call to prayer chimes can be distracting to guests.
negative:
Breakfast could be improved upon.
Whilst some guests enjoy the complimentary breakfast offered up by the hotel, others are less impressed. Common criticisms include eggs being served cold and meats lacking in quality. Meanwhile, others suggest that, whilst pleasantly presented, food sits out on the side for too long.
negative:
Rooms can be basic and small.
A number of guests report that hotel accommodations at the Aristocrat Hotel can a little too basic, lacking the likes of curtains, bedside lamps and appropriate storage space. Reports also suggest that some guestrooms are on the small side.