Grand Hotel Gulsoy Old City vs Similar Hotels

Mixed: rooms are described as clean with good views, but several guests reported thin walls and noise (including early mosque call), and one guest noted bedding issues; room comfort is decent but soundproofing is weak.

Some reviews mention that rooms are small and feel cramped, but some guests appreciated room comfort and cleanliness.

Mixed room quality: some comfortable family/standard rooms and large bathtubs, but multiple reports of broken fixtures, AC issues, noisy rooms (pub/music) and in-room jacuzzi/electric problems.

Room quality faced some negative feedback, with comments about small room sizes and differing from pictures.

Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews, though isolated issues noted (stained sheets, an unclean towel in one report). Overall cleanliness is good but not flawless.

Several reviews mention issues like cigarette smoke in hallways and poor maintenance.

Several guests reported cleanliness and maintenance issues (one upgraded underground suite described as dirty), recurring mentions of plumbing/sewage smell and visible wear and tear.

There were mentions of cleanliness problems, such as the Wi-Fi issues and other negative remarks.

Consistently praised for central location: close to metro, tram, Sultanahmet and Grand Bazaar; excellent public transport connections and convenient surroundings.

Many reviews highlight the excellent location, especially for visiting key attractions.

Consistently praised across reviews as excellent/great for short stays and well located.

The location received consistent positive mentions, highlighting convenience and proximity to metro stations.

Repeatedly praised: staff described as very friendly, reliable and exceptionally helpful (named staff Faruk and Shaihinez highlighted). Night staff and reception service made strong positive impressions.

Most reviews praise staff as friendly and eager to help, with notable mentions of individual staff members.

Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful (multiple positive mentions, including exceptional help from 'Sarah'), though there are reports of slow service at breakfast and occasional unprofessional behavior.

Several reviews praised the friendliness of the staff, although there were some criticisms regarding reception.

Mixed to negative comments about breakfast (many guests found it lacking or average); restaurant food and rooftop drinks receive positive mentions, but breakfast quality lowered the score.

Breakfast offerings received positive feedback, noted as a highlight for many guests.

Breakfast was widely criticized: poor quality, crowded, food running out, lack of proper plates, bad coffee and overly sweet/mass-produced juices.

Food quality was praised, but there were issues with the breakfast selection and ordering process.

Amenities are a strong point: large/enjoyable pool, rooftop terrace/restaurant with views, and generally good on-site facilities noted by several guests.

Reviewers noted limited amenities, with some complaints about poor pool hours and missing features like working TVs.

Pools, sauna, hammam and terrace were repeatedly praised; however, some in-room amenity failures were reported (fridge not working, jacuzzi issues).

The hotel offers good amenities, including a restaurant and spa, but there were some issues with the chaotic breakfast.

Perceived as good value overall—guests mention reasonable price and willingness to return; no widespread complaints about pricing.

Guests expressed concerns about overall experience not matching their expectations for the price.

Mixed perceptions but several guests highlighted excellent price-to-quality ratio despite not meeting 5-star expectations for some aspects.

Value for the price is considered good despite some drawbacks mentioned.