Kent Hotel Istanbul

Name: Kent Hotel Istanbul
Address: Ordu Cad. No:29, Beyazit, Istanbul, 34490, Istanbul, TR

Location: Ordu Cad. No:29, Beyazit, Istanbul, 34490, Istanbul, TR

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Experience a blend of comfort and sophistication at Kent Hotel Istanbul, where every detail is designed for your relaxation.

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our 94 elegantly designed guestrooms, featuring LCD televisions, minibars, and designer toiletries. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary wireless internet, ensuring you stay entertained and connected throughout your stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor delectable dishes at our renowned restaurant, CALCEDOINE, or unwind with 24-hour room service. Whether it’s a quick coffee at the café or a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, we’ve got your culinary cravings covered.

Convenient Amenities
With a business center, meeting facilities, and express check-in/check-out, we cater to both leisure and business travelers. Our area shuttle makes exploring iconic attractions like the Grand Bazaar and Süleymaniye Mosque a breeze.

Book your unforgettable getaway at Kent Hotel Istanbul today!

Important Information

One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 02:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Express check-out
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Elevator
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Free newspapers in lobby
Porter/bellhop
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Express check-in
Tours/ticket assistance
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Conference center
Snack bar/deli
Computer station
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Banquet hall

Rooms Available

Family Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
322-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and designer toiletries
Practical - Sofa bed, safe, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Low-height counters and sink
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Sofa bed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Double or Twin Room

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
269-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and designer toiletries
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Low-height counters and sink
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Standard Single Room (1 King Bed)

1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
269-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and designer toiletries
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Low-height counters and sink
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (1 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Bidet
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink
Triple Room

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
301-sq-foot room with city views

Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and 24-hour room service
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, slippers, and designer toiletries
Practical - Safe, double sofa bed, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Low-height counters and sink
Smoking And Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Sofa bed
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service (24 hours)
- Designer toiletries
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Smoking and Non-Smoking
- Bedsheets provided
- Low-height counters/sink

Guest Reviews

Magda (10/5): - Excellent hotel and services.
Maureen (8/5): - Great location
Mohamed (2/5): Unfriendly behaviors - This hotel has a great location , use to be one of the best 4* in Fatih . My last experience was terrible, I received unkind treatment from one of the hotel workers, who later turned out to be the manager. Reception workers are usually chosen on the basis of morals and cheerfulness and superviser should provide solutions not complications and rude behaviors.
Aamir (8/5): - Hotel is nice and renovated. Great location right in front of tram and walking distance to grand bazaaar. Rooms are clean. Breakfast buffet in morning is good - they change hot menu options around each day. Staff is courteous and helpful. Biggest criticism I had was that there is NO iron in the rooms. You have to pay for each article of clothing to be ironed for you. Logistically it’s extremely inconvenient when ur getting ready in morning with kids. Plus laundry service closes in evening, so if u need a dress ironed for dinner then good luck. Only reason I can think they don’t provide irons is to get more money out of you. For the cost of hotel, it should have been in the rooms. Will likely choose another place to stay next time due to this inconvenience alone.
Leigh (10/5): 2 night stay - Very comfortable room with sufficient amenities.Service very friendly and efficient.
Judge (10/5): - Staff in both lobby and dim in area are very helpful
Mohammad (10/5): - Hreat location clean and nice hotel
Ali (8/5): - Very good
Zakariya (8/5): - Gerry was very helpful as were all the staff, would highly recommend Kent Hotel.
Salsabil (8/5): - Good property but rude staff
Abdussalam (8/5): - Good hotel reception staff are very friendly and helpful in general it was nice and worth
Saba (10/5): - Great location, great breakfast
Errol (8/5): Errol in turkey - Very good hotel. Room small and noisy
Lorne (8/5): Kent Hotel: good location - Good location, easy walking distance to the grand bizarre, restaurants and Turkish bath. Front desk service was good, but service in the lounge was not good. Not sure if the lounge staff were just apathetic or something was happening we were unaware of.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great experience - Excellent location close to everything, everything was good. The hotel is recommended.
Romil (2/5): - I tried to bring a guess to my room they said you can’t have a guess I don’t understand that? I told the front desk I will pay for extra person he said no. Property is old there is no indoor pool and sauna or other things that’s why I didn’t enjoy staying there I don’t recommend this hotel because there is other hotels you pay some price you will get swimming pool and sauna and everything that’s why I don’t recommend this hotel.
Maen (10/5): - Big family room
Saguna (8/5): - Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very hard wirking staff! Breakfast is also very good! Location if property is very convenient... close to all attractions
Samir (10/5): - I have been to many hotels in Istanbul over the years; Kent Hotel is the best, and I recommend it to anyone for a very pleasant stay with very helpful and friendly staff and excellent services.
Imran (8/5): Location location location - This trip was booked due to its location. Right outside the tram and 5 mins walk to the Metro. Although it is an hour away from the airport. Hotel looked very nice and were checked in around 2pm. Good view of the outside street but can get loud during NYE! The room was a good size compared to most other hotels in area. Free breakfast was good but got busy a couple of mornings. PCR test service provided at hotel was very convenient.
Ihab (6/5): - Ok
Daniel (10/5): Recommended - Good location, very clean, good breakfast
Rabih (8/5): - Clean and great location, but no tissue , no conditioner, no lotion , no iron and ironing board.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Helpful staff, excellent cleaning, loacation near metro, we love it.
Soumaya (8/5): Best price in this area - It was good comfortable
Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice hotel and stuff ! The breakfast buffet is nice ! The stuff very friendly and helpful! Enjoyed my stay and will be back to the same hotel very soon!
Verified traveler (10/5): - The Kent is a good location staff very helpful and friendly 😊
Verified traveler (10/5): - Friendly staff, very good location and excellent service
Verified traveler (8/5): - great location and comfortable room but a minus for the breakfast and also for the WiFi
Grace (10/5): - Great staff very accommodating and friendly. Housekeeping was excellent. The bar staff was too good. I would definitely recommend this place in a heartbeat. Very convenient and in the center of everything. Close to all the historical sites, metro station across the hotel was very helpful especially with traffic jams. One improvement if I can recommend is having a person outside monitoring the outdoor cafe as it’s very popular and sometimes there’s waiting involved. Overall it was a great experience and would recommend this hotel. Thanks.
Ejiroghene (8/5): Okay - It was alright. A lot of noise from the street but almost unavoidable because it is located on the street.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was good, the property, the staff was very friendly and its location is very good (laleli), I would surely come back
Verified traveler (10/5): - A wonderful place to stay when in Istanbul. Welcoming staff making travel comfort easy. Loved it for our family of four which they allowed to stay in a family suite!
Nadia (10/5): - It is comfortable with a nice staff, we are always reserved with them
Garry (10/5): - Overnight stay but very good
Verified traveler (10/5): - I have been staying many times at the Kent hotel . I keep on coming back as it’s the best in this area . What made our stay perfect in all aspects , is the manager Mr Huseyin . Very professional and so helpful, always ready to make us happy .The location is the best , rooms are big and spacious, breakfast very satisfying . Very reasonable rates .Parking available and cheap . Kent hotel old city is the place to stay in when visiting this charming and vibrating city .Thanks again to all the staff and of course Mr Hayal .
nadya (8/5): - the whole experience was good but the breakfast needs some changes
Bashir (6/5): Not a place that I will stay again. - Not so good too many beds in a small room.
Jennifer (10/5): - Amazing and convenient
Verified traveler (10/5): - staff very helpful, very clean rooms. variety in the breakfast buffet
Verified traveler (10/5): - Kent hotel istanbul excelent stuff everytime They are ready to hepl you , nice location Just near tram station , and several Minute away from Metro sta. , clean Room , and safe envirenment I will back. Kent hotel my next trip
Verified traveler (10/5): - Very beautiful and wonderful Breakfast is very good Great location The service is fantastic Cleanliness is good
Verified traveler (8/5): - Excellent location. Good rooms. Breakfast is on the light side. I would recommend for its location and good service.
Patricia (10/5): - nice hotel very helpful and polite staff
zaki (4/5): - the staff was rode , and the breakfast very poor and no options , same as normal
Areen (10/5): - Location is perfect. The rooms especially the bathrooms were very clean. The staff were very helpful.
Aadila (8/5): - Best location ever!!!
Khaled (10/5): Location perfect - So good
Verified traveler (8/5): - The hotel staff was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were nice and clean.
Jaffer (8/5): A good stay but need a few adjustments - The hotel is situated at a very convenient place, just off the main tram stop. The staff are very good however the room was slightly on the small side. A little noisy at night due to being on the main road/ tram line. Room not very soundproof. Breakfast ok and resturant and cafe good. Slight issue with air con, not cold enough. Very good for people interested in being close to all tourist hotspots including shopping
Verified traveler (10/5): - very good location , near street shopping , near the metro station
Mohammed Ali Salim (10/5): Mohammed Salim - It was a mazing
Verified traveler (8/5): - Amazing location between grand bazar and aksaray. Shopping area, trum pass in front of the hotel and metro is about 5min walk. Very good Breakfast.
MA2017 (10/5): Strategically Located Hotel - Short walk to Tram Station, 100m to Metro and 20mins walk to Sultanahmet (Old City) therefore well located. We were 2Adults and 3Children and were given a family room (Rm 417) facing the adjacent hotel roofing and AC system however this was not an issue for us as there's not much of a view except the main road facing the university faculty. Room was clean, spacious, AC in serviceable condition and washroom adequate though somewhat on the small side. Shower power was great. A few housekeeping issues: 1) used towels were removed however not replaced which we only received on request on our return at 11pm ...even then floor mats were not available 2) totally consumed toilets tissue rolls were not replenished until we asked 3) windows would be left open which allowed Mosquitos to enter. As a consequence we were all bitten over two days. Breakfast was satisfactory with very little variation over our 9days stay. TV channels extremely limited to 2-3 English news channels. Wifi was weak. I would stay here again though found it slightly expensive for a 4star hotel.
Sharkia_m (10/5): Nice Hotel in a perfect location - Very good hotel in this part of the city. Perfect location for who is comming to visit the historical attractions of Istanbul. Warmly recommended!
Verified traveler (10/5): Close to metro - Every thing was great it was short say every thing went well i will go back next afew week
Verified traveler (8/5): everything great,but the internet connection bad. - everything great,but the internet connection bad.
mohamed (8/5): Good location - Good overall near grand bazaar and monuments staff members are helpful
ammar dia (8/5): Good - The hotel its normal but ,the room square it's very small and the room no have cupboard its problem were you put it the clothes
David (10/5): Istanbul Central - Very convenient to the Grand Bazaar and good access to taxis to Hagia Sophia and Topkaki Palace
Jason (10/5): Great hotel and services - Very good experience. We checked in quickly after finding the hotel (our gps said the hotel was on a back street... in reality it is on the main street almost next door to a Doubletree Hilton). The room was spacious and had basic amenities. Shower was awesome (hose and overhead) and everything clean. Included breakfast had variety and was pretty good. Only downside is the WiFi was pretty weak our entire time there, often disconnecting, but we managed.
Verified traveler (10/5): A fantastic hotel with brilliant staff - The location of the hotel was excellent and all the main attractions were in walking distance (approximately 15 to 20 minutes). E.g the grand bazaar, Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi palace. The staff at the hotel were amazing; especially the hotel receptionists who were friendly, welcoming and always willing to help with any queries and offer advice on locations and places to visit. A real credit to the hotel! I would book this hotel again.
h A o (2/5): Very nice hotel but very bad reciptioner , - Nice place and hotel but never back to this hotel
Solo Traveler (10/5): Great place to stay - Hotel was extremely clean, staff professional, courteous, helpful. Breakfast buffet was great. I felt safe, was close to transportation, sites, shopping and restaurants.
Verified traveler (8/5): Close to attraction breakfast very GOOD. - Three wonderful days. Love the food and the museums. Will like to return some day.
Charles (10/5): Best hotel of all we visited in Turkey - Front desk was cordial, courteous, and helpful in many ways. Food and bar were outstanding. Triple room was spacious and comfortable, and housekeeping was very good. We were really comfortable and appreciated all the amenities which were not available in other hotels we visited in Turkey
Jill (10/5): A fine place to start/end your Turkish travels - We stayed at the Kent Hotel at the beginning and the end of our travels around Turkey. The breakfast buffet was the best we had anywhere, and the beds were far more comfortable than most in other Turkish hotels.
Mahomed (10/5): Kent Hotel istanbul - Walking distance 10 minutes to grand Bazaar and tram station - we use the tram to get around everywhere - eg Sultan Ahmet , Area is lively and hotel is pleasant - in particular staff named Mustafa who has been working there for 15 years
Ghada (8/5): I did enjoy it , room view, location , every thing - I like recieption staff, all of them are so polit and have a welcoming face expretion all the tome
ralph (10/5): Nice hotel close to shopping district - It was good. Room was nice and spacious. Also the breakfast and the daily complimentary water were good
TProphet (8/5): Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, thin walls - The location is very near the famous market, mosques, and other tourist attractions. It's only one or two tram stops or a short walk from most of what a visitor would want to see in Istanbul. There is an excellent breakfast, plenty of selection. I was pretty happy that there is also good variety from day to day it's not the same thing all the time. The staff is friendly and helpful. They assisted with delivery of a wireless hotspot (renting one is a necessity in Istanbul) and also mailed post cards for me. Their English was fine. The only downside is that the walls are very thin. The first night, the guy next door was really sick and I heard the poor guy puking all night. Glad I had earplugs, because he was heaving his guts out in full glory and I heard all of it. Fortunately I didn't encounter any tummy trouble myself in Istanbul!
Tendayi B (8/5): Clean and Pleasant - The stay was fair and Pleasant. The hotel is clean and ideally situated. The room space is a bit small for the price and the cuisine is very Turkish. Staff were friendly and helpful.
sulman h. (6/5): Getaway - Hotel was decent and was pretty much you get what you pay for. Overall i was happy with my experience and encountered no problems whilst i was staying here Staff was friendly and more then happy too help. Location was the main plus point about staying here, just around the corner from the Grand Bazaar and not to hard to get around too see all the tourist attractions from being based here.
Hilda mikaelian (10/5): Comfortable hotel near to touristic places - All make you feel home from the moment you arrive till you leave. Very hospitable,clean & highly professional stuff.
Spiros Z. (10/5): 3 day city break - Just returned from family trip to Istanbul and stayed at Kent Hotel in Istanbul. Found the hotel to be good value for money as it was within 10 - 15 minutes walk of all the main sites. Very helpful staff, beautiful room which was very clean - bathroom particularly nice. Didn't eat in the hotel restaurant as there were so many other places to try but breakfast was good.
Tim (8/5): A good hotel in a central location - A good hotel in a central location. Walls were a bit thin but apart from that everything was fine. I would certainly stay at the Kent Hotel again.
Verified traveler (8/5): It's good - It is a good hotel to stay. It's clean. But not everyone worked at front desk speaking English.
Verified traveler (8/5): Very helpful staff. Great location - Staff is very helpful and very accommodating. They always talked respectfully and with a smile. One of the cleaning ladies accidentally trashed my kid's sippy cup. The hotel got us another from somewhere even though shops were closed and weather was cold. The location is great. Its 30 second walk from tram station which make most attractions in Istanbul accessible easily. We were staying with our 2 kids, (1.5 and 4 year old).
N (6/5): Odd practices - So first off there are some things on the hotels.com page which are incorrect, and a few other things which are annoying. 1. There is no iron available, you can send clothingg out for dry cleaning (at $5usd/shirt), but cannot get an iron in order to get rid of wrinkles 2. There is no shuttle to the main airport (IST). Their "shuttle" is to hail a cab 3. Front desk staff was not helpful at all, my fiancée wanted to double check what dress would be required in order to enter the blue mosque. They said anything, we asked about shorts, bare shoulders, and head coverings for her and the response was that she could wear anything (not at all correct) 4. They turn the AC off to all the rooms during the day. Not just when you are out of the room, but at a set time every day. This was quite annoying for us since we would rest at the hotel after lunch between seeing the sites in order to avoid the heat outside. The first time I called down they said that someone would "fix it" since I thought it was broken, however the next day I was told it was shut off every day. They turned it back on when I asked, but I still had to call every day when the room started warming up again Overall the hotel was decent as a place to crash in between seeing the sites. It's right on one of the trams, so that's nice. The beds were very hard, and I had a sore back after 2-3 nights. We probably wouldn't stay here again if we're back in Istanbul as there are a lot of other hotels available.
Ilona (8/5): nice hotel, close to tourist attractions - Stayed one night, hotel was comfortable and clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
khalid (10/5): Family & Comfreant. - Very good stay. Close to all attractions and transportation available within 100 meters
zsa zsa (10/5): Great location - Enjoyable ... staff very friendly
ash (4/5): no A/C in winter & no Gym - over all the hotel was OK few things were missing that i wouldn't expect in 4 stars hotel 1- No Gym 2- No in room iron 3- no facial tissue 4- the room was too worm and the center air condition was off because of winter time
Rob (8/5): Good hotel near Grand Bazaar - Hotel staff went out of their way to assist us as we realised that we left our passports in the taxi from the airport. Their kindess made all the difference as they helped us get our passports back. The hotel room was beautifully spacious and quiet. The recent renovations ensured the hotel is in great condition and housekeeping service was good.
Debbie (10/5): Extremely close to all must-see sights - The Kent was a great hotel. The rooms were clean. There was free access to the internet in the lobby. And the food in the restaurant was tasty. The hotel was also close to all of the must-see sights. But beware, this closeness brings massive traffic congestion. Plan on walking everywhere or taking the metro.
Jenny (10/5): Excellent as a base for sightseeing - This hotel is in an excellent location for sightseeing. It is a 10 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, a 5 minute walk from the Grand Bazaar. Easily accessible from the airport using the metro and then tram, the atop is diagonally opposite the hotel. The tram goes to Taksim, making the whole of the city easily accessible. Can recommend it wholeheartedly for visiting Istanbul. Staff very fire sly and helpful, large rooms, very quiet and a good breakfast buffet.
Verified traveler (8/5): Reasonable - Compared to other hotels in Istanbul, Kent is above average, room size is reasonable, staff are friendly & location is excellent
Verified traveler (10/5): Hotel Kent - Fantastic
Verified traveler (2/5): nice hotel, awful staff - The test of character is how you behave when things go wrong. There was a mistake in our booking and the staff was utterly uesless in helping us clear it up. We wasted at least 3 hours over the course of a 2 day stay at the desk where both communication skills and courtesy were sorely lacking. They wanted to charge us $85 for a call they let us make from the desk to avoid charges! We moved to Doubletree next door and had a great stay, enjoying staff trained to be of assistance to guests.
Annabel77 (8/5): A good place to stay - Staff were very helpful at sortıng out problems and have a genuıne desire to make guests happy. Food ıs excellent - was very ımpressed by quality of room service menu and service itself.
Verified traveler (8/5): - During my stay in kent hotel,i was very happy, except one thing, the sound of the doors to our neighbours, because it close automatickly,
Verified traveler (4/5): Kent Hotel Istanbul- Horrible Service - Very unfriendly front desk service. There were three of us staying in the room (which had a queen bed and one single bed) and because we did not specify that there were three people staying, the reservation manager charged us another 100 Euros on top of what we already paid because they assumed we only had 2 people- even though the room already slept 3. To add to the rip off, he was extremely rude about it. Find another hotel with better service for the similar price.
Keith (10/5): The Kent Hotel, Istanbul - This is a good quality hotel, conveniently situated. It is on the edge of the old city, close to the Grand Bazaar. It is on the tram line with easy access via a Metro change to the airport and in the other direction to the Blue Mosque, Topkapi and the Bosphorus ferries. The small problem is the nearby very loud call to prayer but is probably a risk in any Istanbul hotel. The hotel WiFi was not working. The staff were excellent and those at reception spoke English.
woolgatherer (10/5): Very Clean, Very Comfortable,Very Convenient - The location of the Kent Hotel is ideal for any first time visitor to Istanbul. It sits right on a main tram line in Sultanahmet, the neighborhood that features the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the main ferry terminal. It's also very convenient to get to from the airport, thus saving a few Turkish liras for anyone not afraid to take public transportation. As for the hotel, the rooms are extremely clean , new looking and fresh smelling. The beds were comfortable and large. We had a queen size and twin size bed in our room, so we pushed them together to make a super king size bed. There were also plenty of functional pillows for those who like pillows. There were also slippers available! How cool is that? I liked shuffling around in them so much, I brought the unused pair home just so that I could shuffle around at home. The bathroom has a nice sized standing shower with a hand-held shower head AND a ceiling shower head, which I loved. The water pressure was great and there was plenty of cold and hot water. My only negative comment about the room would be that smoke from a neighbor's room leaked into our room when some neighbor smoked. There's a shared ventilation/air conditioner system i think, and at times, I could pick up the scent of smoke in the bathroom. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast that is served until 10am that has a very nice selection of eggs, sausage, breads, pastries, fruit, yogurt, spreads, teas, and coffee. The coffee was dispensed from a Nesltle machine, but it was strong and had options for lattes, cappuccinos, and hot chocolate. That may not mean much to some people, but I really enjoyed making my coffee to order. The staff was nice enough. Had I used their services more, like asking for recommendations and whatever else, I am sure they would have obliged. Actually, the bell-hop, a 15 year old was quite nice and friendly. On our last day there, he wheeled our suitcases to the tram stop for us. Lastly, there is complimentary wireless internet available for anyone with a laptop. Just be sure to ask for the password at check in or call the reception for it because there's no information about the internet in the room. Just a quick mention about the cost of things in Istanbul. The euro is about 2.50 Turkish lira at the time I went, while the dollar was about 1.75 Turkish lira. Cost of the tram, bus, local ferry trip is 1.75 lira per trip. A kebab is about 3.50 to 4 lira, a little bottle of water is .50 lira, Turkish tea is .75 lira, one-way ticket for the ferry cruise all the way up the Bosphorus is 15. Just a sample of prices to give you an idea of how far your dollar or euro can carry you in Istanbul. I hope your trip will be as fun and memorable as mine!
Verified traveler (6/5): Kent Hotel Istanbul - The location was fabulous for walking and taking public transportation. The room was quite clean. However, the air conditioning (much needed) worked only about half the time. The Internet also was only functioning about 1/3 of the time, which is extremely problematic if you need to rely upon it daily. The hotel will claim the Internet is working if it gets any signal at all, but usually the signal and bandwidth were so low that one couldn't functionally use the network. The safe in the room also was buggy enough that in the end we chose not to trust it.
Verified traveler (10/5): Great Experience - Found hotel to be boutique....lovely appointments, good service and most importantly, clean and quiet rooms. Hotel couldn't help loudspeaker right outside our window with the 5 daily blastings (and I don't use that word lightly) of the call to prayer. Dealt with this when sleeping (11pm or 5am) by reminding myself that maybe I could reflect more on spirituality! If you're not in the mood for that, might request a room away from the speakers!
Verified traveler (6/5): - this hotel should not be rated more than 3 starts, breakfast was not good at all either, would not stay there for the price ever again, Doubletree next door is much much better hotel for the same price, we spent 1 night in each hotel
Verified traveler (6/5): Nothing exceptional.. - This hotel is noisy . Rooms are no soundproof. People in the Front Desk are quite rude . They cannot provide an invoice ..if you pay on line (Hotel.com) . Otherwise is well located and breakfast is excellent .
Bill (10/5): Kent Hotel Istanbul - Excellent Hotel ideally located across from tram stop - minutes from everything. great breakfast buffet
Verified traveler (10/5): Good choice - Very clean . Staff is helpful. It looks like it has been refurbished recently. Walking distance to all attractions in Istanbul ( 10 mins walk to Sultanahmet square and 2 mins to Byazit square). Food is nice and there are also loads of restaurants in the neighbourhood which gives extra options. I will stay there if I visit Istanbul again.