Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection Reviews

A Very clean hotel in a great location.All the staff members go above and beyond with their services and always ready to help and assist with everything. A special thank you too Nigar,Mahmut Samet and Meral and others.

It is really a treasure hotel, elegant and exquisite, quiet in a bustling city, very close to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern, and it is worth recommending.

Classical elegance, professional service. perfect hotel

Must Stay Hotel in Istanbul Exceeds Expectations

The Oriental Bank Hotel in Istanbul, there are many tourist attractions around the city center, and there are many delicious foods around the hotel. Because it is a hotel converted from a bank, the room is a bit small. , but the snacks provided in the room are delicious.

We were VERY happy with this Marriott property. Within walking distance of all the Old City Sights. Very comfortable and elegant interior. Extremely accommodating and friendly staff. Highly recommended, especially the basement jazz bar and rooftop viewing platform.

Even before we arrived, the Orientbank Hotel was providing great service. I emailed with hotel staff in advance of our trip to arrange car service from the airport, and they were very helpful. Once we arrived, late at night after two long flights, we were greeted at the hotel with such warmth and care. While checking in, I mentioned that we were tired and hungry, as our second flight hadn't served any dinner, and the front desk team put together a bag of sandwiches and snacks for us to take with us to our room. It was such a kind gesture and totally indicative of the quality of service at this hotel. Everytime we came and went, the lobby team asked us how we were and if there was anything we needed. Doors were held open with a smile. I asked for advice on using a kiosk to buy an Istanbulkart, since we wanted to make the most of public transit, and the front desk staff walked me through the process in detail. Everyone here was just so very nice, in a way that felt genuine and lovely. Huge thanks to all of the staff at Orientbank Hotel -- you are all amazing! Our room was on the fourth floor and was generously sized and nicely decorated. Water was provided in the room, which I always appreciate. We were perfectly comfortable and slept very well. In the mornings, we took advantage of the amazing hotel breakfast. The Turkish Breakfast comes with an incredible amount of food, but it was all delicious and offered such a great array of choices. It felt really indulgent and special. We also had dinner at the hotel on our last night there, and it was delicious. Don't miss going up to the rooftop. The view is spectacular. I loved that this hotel was so convenient to every place we wanted to go. It's right around the corner from the Egyptian Market, and just beyond that you can get the tram or the ferry anywhere in Istanbul. We were so glad we chose this hotel, and it made our stay in Istanbul even more memorable. If returning to Istanbul, I would definitely stay here again.

We made a last minute reservation here as we added two days to our trip from Kenya heading home. We stayed Nov 13th -15th, 2023 Taylon greeted us when we check in with a warm welcome and very professional appearance. We shared with him that this was the last part of our 28th anniversary trip and we had almost no knowledge of Turkey or Istanbul. He made some great recommendations for local food, set us up with a sunset cruise down the Bosporus Straight, and an experience at the Turkish Baths. After dinner at the Roof Mezze just a short walk away, we came back for a nightcap. He recommended we take it to their rooftop viewing area. We were immediately blown away by the view up there! Taylon came to check on us and stayed to kindly provide us with additional knowledge of the areas we could see from the view, some details around the mosques and overall knowledge of navigating the next days area for sightseeing. We got up early, ate an amazing egg croissant downstairs and were on our way. Walking from this hotel is easy to see some of the historical structures like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. There was so much more we could have seen, but were limited on time in our short layover window. The evening cruise was breath taking and perfect for our last night overseas. They said they provided snacks and drinks, but honestly it was like a full meal, and we ordered a bottle of Rosé. We walking from the let off to our Turkish Bath experience. We have never experienced this before and thank goodness he booked us for a couples package. I had never been more exfoliated in my life! The massage afterwards was also the perfect way to end our two week adventure. We walk under the bridge back the hotel and stopped at Neptunes for dinner. It was a bit pricey, but the service and food were very good. Lesson learned, be sure to find out how big the portions are, as my wife and I ordered WAY too much food. I felt bad we could not finish it, but that was a lesson learned. When we got back to the hotel, Taylon was there and we shared with him our gratitude for setting these experiences up and our feedback on what an amazing time we had in Istanbul. Upon getting to our room, there was a bottle of red wine and a piece of delicious chocolate cake waiting for us with a not reading “Happy Anniversary”. He really made our day and half there are great one!

The most comfortable bed i have ever slept in a hotel ..the employees take care of your every desire..Super well placed everything can be done and visited on foot even ferry is close by. Amazing place😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊🎯🎯🎯🎯

My boyfriend and I (🌈) just left the Orientbank Istanbul after a 3-night stay in early June 2024 and all I can say is WOW. From the moment we arrived, the service was top-notch. We were greeted by a lovely employee (Mahmoud) who was warm, inviting and very attentive to our every need. He booked our tour for the next day, changed dinner reservations and explained the general layout of the surrounding area. Food: the lobby restaurant is small, but beautiful. Breakfast was free and included either a huge Turkish or American breakfast, juice, tea/coffee and on some mornings a live harpist playing ethereal melodies. 100% enchanting and the service was fantastic. The bar is amazing too and they will reliever anything you’d like to the INCREDIBLE rooftop bar. (You will feel like you’re in a movie when you step off the elevator and walk along an outside bridge to the oxidized copper turret lookout.) Room: The room we were in was small, but the bed was VERY comfortable. The water pressure and amenities were great, however if you and whoever you are traveling with require immense bathroom privacy - either book two rooms or use the private bathroom on the A level. The toilet space is comical how visible you are to the bedroom space. The view from our window was similar to that of the rooftop deck: cinematic and dreamy. You feel like you’re falling asleep and waking up in a movie. Staff: I arrived in Europe nursing an Achilles injury and the entire staff was so accommodating to my mobility issues. I wish I had written down all of their names, but Mahmoud, Summet and another gentlemen on the evening front desk rotation were especially helpful. Location: You walk out of your hotel (the same building and entrance/exit that Daniel Craig makes in the beginning of 007: Skyfall - make sure to watch it and do a side-by-side video for your friends and family!) and look immediately to your left and you can see the entrance to the Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). You are in a superb location for all of the historical sites but I must forewarn - nearly every site in the area is up a fairly long hill. Grand Bazaar, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Cagaloglu Hamam, etc. are all up the same hill, so bring sunscreen, water and a parasol for the 15-20 minute hike up. Sights: In our whirlwind trip, I must recommend doing the Topkapi/Hagia/Blue Mosque/Basilicia Cistern first to get them out of the way. They are amazing but it’s a long day of sun exposure. Definitely book a treatment (we did the shortest and cheapest and it was still amazing) at Cagaloglu Hamam - it is near the cistern. Keep some time to get a cocktail at the Hamam afterwards - it’s gorgeous (and the signature multi-colored hamam towel was sold in the gift shop which were the most $$ but my favorite in the entire city). A sunset Bosphorous cruise is a MUST. I recommend either spending the day doing Galata Tower or Taksim Square then going straight to the pier or getting dropped

A Very clean hotel in a great location. All the staff members go above and beyond with their services and always ready to help and assist with everything with a smile A special thank you too Nigar, Mahmut Samet Canan and Meral and others. They also have a delicious breakfast with many options and variety highly recommended

By far the best hotel to stay in center Istanbul , very close to all the markets and everything else around . The hotel is very nice designed and unique and the roof top have the best view of Istanbul . The staff is always friendly and welcoming and very helpful this is my third time staying here . Highly recommended

Small boutique hotel. Rooms are very nice but small. Service was excellent, staff was very helpful and friendly. They took care of all our needs. Restaurant food was very good and service was very excellent. Roof top view was incredible, you basically had a nice view of Istanbul to your self. Location as also a plus as it was centrally located. Great hotel, I would visit again. Thank you very much to all the staff, they provided 5 star level service

This excellent hotel boasts friendly staff, clean rooms stocked with coffee and local specialties, and a unique charm as a former bank building featured in the Bond movie "Skyfall." Highly recommended for its welcoming atmosphere and convenient airport pickup service.