Hotel Amira Istanbul

The location worked well for us. The staff were very accommodating and friendly

We didn’t have any issues

Loved the rooftop bar for morning coffee and evening drinks. Proximity to major tourist sites. Unbelievable breakfast included, with added touch of fresh made gozleme. Fitness room is a nice bonus.

Fitness room (although a great perk) has equipment needing repair and was VERY hot as it seemed AC wasn’t working.

Brilliant staff, comfortable rooms, great location

Shower over bath, tv not working

This hotel is very close to the Blue Mosque and other similar attractions, if this is the main purpose of your trip to Istanbul, this is a good place to stay. The staff were very helpful and keen to look after the guests. The gym is well equipped and the rooftop deck is well set up and spacious (nicer than most in the area - photo is view from bar).

The rooms are large but desperately need an update (bathroom, carpet and wall paper are all very dated) and our sea view was definitely not as pictured (tiny thin verandah and we had to lean past a tall wall to see the view - it was not a nice place to sit at all). The hotel is located in an eclectic area with lots of older buildings, therefore the view and surrounding streets are not too visually appealing. It is difficult to find good food or dining options in the area and anyone we asked suggested catching the tram or ferry to other locations for good and reasonably priced restaurants (which we ended up doing 4 out of the 5 nights we stayed here).