Hotel Monaco

“I’d recommend it”

I very central hotel to the tram line that takes you everywhere and walking distance to the Grand Bizaar and various mosques. At night not a lot happening around the hotel. Very quiet area. There is a small bar / cafe a few minutes walk away that is open late. The hotel bar was very accommodating… more

I very central hotel to the tram line that takes you everywhere and walking distance to the Grand Bizaar and various mosques. At night not a lot happening around the hotel. Very quiet area. There is a small bar / cafe a few minutes walk away that is open late. The hotel bar was very accommodating and would serve all night as required Rooms were very clean. Bed was comfy. Air con was good. Bathroom was also good with a great shower. Breakfast buffet was excellent. The selection was huge. Didn’t know what a lot of it was as not used to Turkish breakfasts and no labels, but more than enough and what I had was lovely. Only thing missing was orange juice. The only reason I don’t give 5 stars was the room had stains on carpet and wallpaper had been patched. Other than that it was excellent value and I’d stay again.

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“Not quite Princess Grace standard, but as a base for tourists, very good”

In a quiet side street, close to the central tram the Monaco is no Royal palace, but it certainly did the job at the start of our Explore Turkish Road Trip. And with one of the best breakfast’s this side of Ankara, you really can’t go wrong. Small lifts take you up 7 floors to the roof top restaur… more

In a quiet side street, close to the central tram the Monaco is no Royal palace, but it certainly did the job at the start of our Explore Turkish Road Trip. And with one of the best breakfast’s this side of Ankara, you really can’t go wrong. Small lifts take you up 7 floors to the roof top restaurant. The basics they get right. Good bed, hot shower and delicious breakfast. Staff helpful and being located less than 20 minutes to the Blue Mosque, this place does the job

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“Just average.”

I stayed here as part of an Explore tour for one night at the beginning of the tour and three nights after. The hotel is average. It is close to the tram line but to get from the tram stop to the hotel at night involves walking down a deserted and dark alley way so I didn't feel safe going out a… more

I stayed here as part of an Explore tour for one night at the beginning of the tour and three nights after. The hotel is average. It is close to the tram line but to get from the tram stop to the hotel at night involves walking down a deserted and dark alley way so I didn't feel safe going out at night alone. The shower recess in the first room was so small I could touch both sides with my elbows. At least my room had a window, one person in our group was given a room without a window. The second room was better and the shower was bigger although I did have the shower door open when sitting on the toilet. I thought it was stingy of the hotel not to provide bottled water. There was a kettle but no cups to use, only glasses. The rooms have no soundproofing and I could hear the conversation of people in the room next to me. The airconditioning is controlled by the hotel so it was impossible to have it at a setting I wanted. I found the breakfast very average. There was no toaster for the stale bread provided on two occasions, no orange juice, no pastries, no eggs except boiled ones. Some of the food appeared to be left overs from the previous night. Quite disappointing. The beds were clean and comfortable but the towels were a bit threadbare and scratchy. Overall, I've stayed at worse but I've also stayed at better.

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