Overall, a good stay, but a little hit & miss.
When we initially checked in the room wasn’t ready until 16.30, which was unacceptable; however, the reception compensated by offering a free drink and access to the executive lounge for the duration of the stay… a great upgrade.
The room provided was dated but spacious. I was happy with the room, but we were placed between a large and noisy family occupying multiple rooms either side, with TV blasting out the entire night.
The next night was a techno concert in the opposite park, but thankfully, the reception moved us to a room on the opposite side of the hotel.
If we’d have been given a quiet room, as asked during the initial booking, our stay would have been great, as the room we transferred to was quiet.
The pool and pool area was great. Perfect for hot summer days and a highlight. We were also given a late checkout, so again, very happy with the flexibility.
Breakfast was disappointing, as it was a crowded area and used lots of ready-made produce. I’ve stayed in 3, 4 and 5 star hotels across Istanbul with far superior breakfasts.
I understand the Hilton is undergoing renovations and will be swish when finished; however, regardless of the refurbishment, the standard of breakfast needs to be improved from using ready-made produce and machine-ready drinks to quality, local sourced produce.
Overall, a good stay, but I’d think twice before booking if a similar hotel was available for the same price.