A11 Hotel Bosphorus Reviews

My review will be long, but those who want to use the hotel will benefit from it. WHO AM I: Professional tourism professional, business life spanning more than 30 years, countless hotel experiences of all classes at home and abroad. WHEN AND WITH WHOM A11: With my group of friends for the 100th anniversary celebration dinner of our republic on October 29, 2023. We used the terrace and roof on the hotel's rooftop. HOTEL'S LOCATION: Unique. It has the easiest access to all of Istanbul, to every point of the city. The ferry port is right under your feet. Marmaray is a minute or two walking distance. If you want to leave the hotel and walk, the entire Üsküdar and Bosphorus line is at your feet. VIEW: It has the most beautiful view of all Istanbul hotels. This comparison includes big-name and crowded star hotels on the European side. While none of the others see the historical peninsula and Dolmabahçe Palace that make Istanbul Istanbul, the view of A11 Hotel Bosphorus has an extraordinary angle and is panoramic, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Golden Horn, Galataport, Dolmabahçe Palace, the first and second Bosphorus bridges. You can see this view from all areas of the hotel and from ALL rooms. SERVICE: The service and kitchen staff were extremely successful and professional. The table/table arrangement and service were flawless and exactly as we wanted. We thank the hotel management for choosing the appropriate staff. FOOD: Our main course was grilled salmon and it was cooked perfectly. Some people may wonder what's involved in grilling fish, but grilling the fish without leaving it raw and without drying it out requires skill. Each plate was cooked with the same taste and care. Congratulations to the chef. BUSINESS COMMITMENTS: There was only one thing I could criticize about our food. When we made our reservation, we requested everything in WRITTEN and received confirmation of these in WRITTEN. In the written agreement, it was a condition for us that no customers would be allowed in front of our group that would block the view. However, after the meal started, the manager said "the boss wants it that way, what should I do?" and placed cocktail tables in front of our table to receive customers. TANRIS ERKUL, the hotel's skillful and hard-working banquet manager, solved this problem by working like a bee and sweetly without upsetting anyone. He positioned the cocktail sticks in a way that was out of our way. ROOMS: When I went to tour the hotel, I also visited the rooms (but did not stay). All of them have the same magnificent uninterrupted view. Corner rooms have views from both sides. The decoration of the rooms is tasteful, but the application is not very careful. Material quality is average. Here it is necessary to take into account the price-quality balance, it is affordable according to its price. GENERAL: The hotel is a “winner” in everything. PROFESSIONAL RECOMMENDATION: To make all kinds of reservations and engagements in writing, in a very clear, detailed and concise manner. This way, you won't have unpleasant situations like, "I didn't understand, I missed it, I forgot, but we didn't talk" later. OTHER: Nearby activities: Since the hotel is in Üsküdar square, there is nothing nearby, everything you can think of is right under your feet. Transportation facilities, bazaar, restaurants