Too much construction etc in immediate vicinity

Very classy place! Location location location!

Stayed in August 2025

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Beautiful, historic and friendly

Stayed in August 2025

The rooms weren’t refurbished so renovations would be a next step.

The refreshing juices at the entrance were enjoyable, the staff were very nice in particular we would like to express our satisfaction with Mr Mehmet Can, the Mustafizur Kemal Ataturk musuem was fascinating and lastly the location was at the heart of the beyoglu district so it was a good stay overall.

Stayed in August 2025

The breakfast felt a bit average compared to the overall standard of the hotel, and the room cleaning could be improved. I understand the last major refurbishment was in 2008, and while the hotel has aged gracefully, a minor update would make sense. For example, my TV didn’t support Chromecast, which would have been nice for streaming music or watching movies.

The building is stunning and full of history, with an impressive effort to preserve its original charm while offering modern luxury. I really appreciated the touches of old-world elegance, like the marble stool and the fact that my shower cabin had three independent showers — a small but unique luxury. Staying here truly feels like experiencing a piece of history without sacrificing comfort.

Stayed in August 2025

The bathroom facilities are a bit old.

Good history and staffs.

Stayed in June 2025

Perfect location for exploring Istanbul.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing.

Everything about Petra Palace is perfect. The location, the staff, the rooms and amentiies. Reading about the history is an added bonus which makes you feel like you have stepped back in time.

Stayed in August 2025

Spa and sports center are below average

Super nice historical hotel

Stayed in August 2025

Wonderful historic hotel with exceptional design and hospitality located in the Pera district with lots of bars, restaurants and shops around. Nights were calm nevertheless. Everything was clean and the staff friendly and welcoming.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing really. A minor thing: Pool area can be slippery on bare foot, anti-slip bands on the floor will be helpful.

The building was built as a hotel to host high class passenger of Orient Express in 1895 and still serves as a hotel. You can feel the glory of the those times from the architecture, wide marble stairways, historical wooden elevator, paintings, antique furnitures and chandelier. Best place for whom like history and luxury. It is like a time travelling but in a modern hotel. I stayed in king room, 5th floor, clean and comfy, no traffic noise. I used pool and jacuzzi, clean and silent. Hotel staff is very helpful especially Esma was so nice and even offered a free tour of the hotel. I will definitely visit again.

Stayed in August 2025

The location was excellent, the staff very good, and it felt special to be in such a historically significant place. The hotel does a good job of making this history accessible. The room was comfortable and clean and the hotel quiet.

Stayed in August 2025

I’m only sorry we couldn’t see the Agatha Christie room 411 as it was occupied.

This hotel has more history than most other Istanbul hotels added together. I stayed here in 1995, 2005, 2013 and now 2025, since a major refurb in about 2010 it’s been a genuine 5 star hotel. Our bed was incredibly comfortable, our Greta Garbo corner room was absolutely lovely.

Stayed in August 2025

Bit noisy the walls dont have any soundproof but wasnt any major issue and not any view

Great to live the history and the moment

Stayed in August 2025

Not all staff was at the right professionalism level that should be expected, the place could use a more appropriate interns/ pro ratio

Amazing property, takes you back in time, you can really feel the vibrations of all the events that took place in there. Huge 👍🏻 for the quality of the tea time and the charming old elevator.

Stayed in August 2025

Couldn’t provide late checkout

Great historical hotel

Stayed in July 2025

It would have been nice if the inside bar was functional - given the history and what a lovely space it was.

The history. The location. The staff - they were fantastic. The room was lovely and very comfortable. The hotel was very accomodating and the guest experience was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back!!

Stayed in July 2025

A hotel where you can breathe in history and travel back in time... Very friendly staff, especially thanks to Esma, who guided us on the visit to Ataturk's room, telling us many interesting facts.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Beautiful historic hotel. Great location. Helpful staff and the breakfast was great

Stayed in August 2025

Wonderful historic hotel. All the atmosphere you would want. Comfortable rooms and great location in Pera.

Stayed in June 2025

There was a misunderstanding that the afternoon tea service was complimentary when it was not.

The history

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing

Such a Beautiful classic hotel in the heart of town. Location was great, easy walking distance to most places we wanted to go. Staff friendly and rooms were huge and great value for money.

Stayed in July 2025

The level 6 foyer has no a/c or are flow but thankfully we don’t spend much time here as we only passed through to reach our room.

Great location, close proximity to excellent restaurants and shopping. Staff are friendly, professional and welcoming. The Jacky Kennedy room is very spacious.

Stayed in July 2025

Shower was extremely slippery, poorly designed. Breakfast should have more international offerings.

Jacqueline Kennedy suite was both comfortable and historic. Enjoyed the tour of the museum room and historic elevator. Public rooms were extraordinarily furnished.

Stayed in July 2025

There are some minor moments that I was not satisfied with. I'm sharing this feedback privatly with the hotel.

In general, the hotel provides what one would expect from a 5-star hotel: great service, daily room cleaning, general cleanliness (although it's not clean enough for a crawling baby, it's clean enough for me) and tidiness, wonderful breakfast (and accomodating to a 1-year old baby too). There's an air conditioner, good noise-isolation and black-out curtains.

Stayed in July 2025