Fuat Bey Palace Hotel & Spa in Istanbul

The room was very small.

Excellent! Compact and nice, the only downside is the ventilation (it makes a lot of noise in the bathroom).

The shower in the room worked well, but we asked and they replaced it within a couple of hours.

My mum and I booked at the Villa Paradiso which is the sister hotel at the back of this hotel. Upon arrival we found we were on the ground floor (which we arent keen about) so the manager Dogan was more than happy to give us a room in the Fuat Bey, Now I will first we had an excellent stay here and Dogan was so kind and accommodating, even somehow noticing it was my birthday that week and had house keeping leave me cakes and fruit in the room as a surprise, how attentive! He was also warm and happy to give us advice and chat. The room (3 berth) was spacious and nicely decorated, house keeping came often and tidied and made the bed. Which I must add was such a comfy bed!! My only criticism was the bathroom desperately needed an upgrade.. it was real let down and I shared this with Dogan. The breakfast was plentiful but the same every day and not the best of options. They will make an omelette and eventually understood the request for boiled eggs! The bread was fresh & yummy. The staff member Sadullah would always happy to help with the biggest smile. The interior of the hotel is lovely if you have time to sit in the lobby and they also have a decent back patio with foliage. Overall its definitely a 3 star, great value for money but not top notch. But for a city break where you dont spend too much time in the hotel its perfect. Its also very close to the Aya Sofia (dont forget a head scarf) and Oblisk, just over 10 minutes walk but you will have to slog up a very very steep road. Make sure you check out Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower and jump on the ferry to Kadikov when food and souvenirs are mucccch cheaper.

+ The hotel location is good and a nice, breakfast variety is provided. Staff are very friendly and helpful.
- I did not realise before booking that there were no lifts. Some of the rooms are extremely small, however staff did help us change when another room became available.