Splendid Palace

Splendid Palace Hotel We had a day trip to Buyukada one of the Princes islands just a short 45 min ferry ride. We had lunch at the beautiful historic Splendid Palas Hotel. The hotel interior is filled with antiques from the owners grandparents, and you can see the love and legacy to the family by the stunning tasteful decor and photos. The restaurant menu was a mix of Turkish and European cuisine and we all had an absolutely delicious lunch. Wonderful fresh and seasonal ingredients beautifully presented and served. The kofte and steak were the best! Friendly and efficient staff who anticipated our every need - a true sign of professionalism in hospitality. Thank you Bulent and Rashida - you were amazing! We are definitely going back when we next visit Istanbul and I can't recommend it enough - it was such a gorgeous end to our trip.

We were a bit concerned about coming here after reading the reviews, but the experience turned out wonderful. First, we got a nice room for a good rate (the hotel was almost empty when we came) and everyone was very nice. It’s true that the hotel has a very special old time atmosphere (we wanted to change for a cheaper option after couple of days but it was already so hard to leave). The interiors are awesome and very stylish, the views from the hotel are magnificent. The reception is very helpful except we did have to ask for some things a few times but eventually we did get them (unlike other hotels in Turkey). Generally the place is very friendly and has a nice vibe. There are some things about the room of course - like old ceilings, stains on the carpet which were quiet unpleasant, and main disadvantage of the hotel - it’s made of wood so you feel like everyone walking is inside your room, but the atmosphere of this place is worth these disadvantages. Very beautiful pool (it’s very cold though, would be nice to heat it), tasty breakfast - nothing special but everything is super fresh and we really enjoyed it. Overall, definitely one of the hotel experiences we will remember and will love to repeat.

We spent 5 days at this historical hotel. However, despite the impressive interiors and atmosphere, the overall stay was disappointing. Let me share why, based on my feedback and facts: * The check-in took hours, with no welcome drinks, Wi-Fi, and excuses. I still don't know the reason behind the delay, as the hotel employees couldn't explain it due to their lack of English proficiency. * The pool was closed for 2/5 days, a significant disappointment for me since it was a primary reason for booking this hotel, especially considering the unfavorable weather for beach outings. Additionally, the terrace was under renovation for 2 days, causing noise disturbances in the room. I shared my concerns with the reception staff, mentioning that such inconveniences during the peak season in August were quite overwhelming. Regrettably, they took no action to address our discomfort or compensate it. * The breakfast offerings were very limited, featuring canned orange juice despite the abundance of fresh oranges in Turkey. The selection of hot dishes was minimal and repeated each day during our 5-day stay. The water provided had an unpleasant odor and taste, making it undrinkable. To make matters worse, I discovered moldy bread, which I promptly brought to the attention of the chef. Surprisingly, he only discarded one piece, despite the obvious damage to the entire basket. * I also cannot recommend the hotel restaurant for dinner. The food was overpriced and lacked balance in terms of taste. Overall, the impression I got was that this hotel is suitable only for a photoshoot, not for an extended stay. Expect apathy from the hotel staff, subpar food, and inadequate service.

It's a million $ experience (for much less money), room lovely, breakfast spread excellent, terrace view unforgettable. But the staff, though numerous, are 'headless' and lazy. They all need role training and some need the sack! On a Monday the place was barely 15% occupied and we were the only evening diners! (food looked much better then it tasted)

Poolside dirty and baths requires heavy maintenance. Historical building using unearthed electric sockets where you can see electric sparks when plugging in ( fire danger). Personal care products in room 3rd class. Slow and bad service

Wir waren zu dritt gestern, 27.09. " nur" was trinken in der ersten Etage und wurden sehr schlecht bedient. Der Tisch war dreckig und wurde erst nach meiner Anfrage sauber gemacht. Mein Frage nach dem Afternoon Tea, welches auf der Website des Hotels mit schönen Worten angepriesen wird, erntete beim Kellner Unverständnis. Er wusste gar nicht, was das ist und ob das überhaupt in ihrem Hotel angeboten wird. Sehr unprofessionell. Meine 81 Jahre alte Mutter sollte dann auch noch die steile Treppe runter gehen zur Toilette, Unverschämt. Es gibt für Gäste Toiletten hinter der Reception, bin dann mit meiner Mutter dorthin. Warum dieses Verhalten? Weil meine Mutter Kopftuch trägt und nicht "reich" aussieht? Diskriminierend! Ach ja, Fotografieren durfte ich das Interieur auch nur bedingt, da die Angestellte wenig charmant uns das Fotografieren verbieten wollte, weil auch Kameras angebracht wären? So ein Unsinn. Beim letzten Besuch durfte ich soviele Fotos machen wie ich wollte, es war kein Problem aber jetzt offensichtlich!! Tja, hoher Standard sieht anders aus, ich war schon in vielen Grand Hotels der Welt. Schade, wollte eigentlich mal im Splendid übernachten aber jetzt: No thanks. Und werde es nicht weiter empfehlen