Grand Ons

We had booked a single room with a double bed. When we arrived to our room it was 2 twin beds pushed together. We asked to have the double bed as requested but were told that we would have to wait until the following day. I asked the girl at the front desk for a price adjustment, but she said she could do nothing about it. They switched our room the following day and it was much better, One of the male front desk clerks( grayish hair mid to late 40's) was very helpful to us by booking our ferry boat trip to Istanbul. The other (black hair late 30's) was indifferent and our requests were an inconvenience.

Average hotel with very small rooms and very noisy ac. No room for toiletries etc in bathroom but very clean and close to famous attractions e.g. Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque etc. The swimming pool (although very small) can be very refreshing after a warm day. The hotel has coin operate internet but it takes a little effort to get used to the keyboard. The hotels offers breakfast which is ok.

Central and reasonable but the Air Conditioning was pathetic

The breakfast is bad but everything rest is OK.

Basic - but decent location and friendly staff.

You do get what you pay for with the Grand Ons. A favourite of Eastern European and Russian tourists, the breakfast spread was "interesting" for us Australians. Live and learn. :) Basic hotel - good price and good location near the Grand Bazaar.

I think that I am quite pleased with the facilities and the service of the hotel. I love the breakfast selection better than most hotels of this kind in Istanbul. The only hiccup is finding the hotel. Although it is located near the tram stations and the tourist areas, finding it for the first time would be difficult as not too many taxi drivers know where it is exactly.

Hi [Website], The hotel was in a good location but took the taxi driver 20 minutes to find once reaching the area. Its within walking distance to all tourist hot spots & restaurants. Buffet breakfast very good. The rooms are very basic representing the price. Hotel reception leaves a lot to be desired. Taxi best transport from airport to hotel costing around 30 to 34 TL (AUD $24.00)

What looked like a crummy hotel (dated decor, indifferent reception staff) turned out to be fine. The room was big enough and quiet and the cleaning service was excellent. The air conditioning, while a bit noisy, was effective. Hotel has safe deposit facitilites which is useful because, although the area seems safe enough, it is very busy with clothes shops and their Slavic customers. Breakfast was indifferent - shame there was no fresh fruit besides water melon but the cheese/honey/jam selection was fine. It's a 12 minutes walk from Aksaray metro (direct from the airport), about five minutes from the 38 tram to all points of the old city, Eminiou and Kabatas and has a few okay restaurants at the end of the road.

Location excellent, easy access to taksim by train, near sultan ahmet and beyazid. hotel has pool which is nice of the price for room. resturant a bit expensive but near many good resturants. stayed 2 nights, night first time around room was ok, though window had no views. at least clean. 2nd time around room was not so nice, toilet was also not completely clean. they gave us another room which was better. for the price its worth it. would stay there again for sure. bath room and room refurbished.