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Reviews of Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel 5 stars

Barbaros Bulvari, No: 145, Besiktas, Besiktas, 34349 Istanbul, Turkey

#1056 of 2,458 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 708 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extra Soft bed, there was a smell at beginning but when open window everything become ok

    Expessional View,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Magic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with Club Lounge Access and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise of the rooms until the 9th floor!

    We had a very good staff service. After having tried two rooms and refused them because of the noise from the street (only the Junior suite was perfect as it is situated in the highest floors), they upgraded us to the junior suite. They prepared the bad with red roses leaves for my fiancé, with a very good cocktail and the suite was perfect! They bought a red roses bouquet, which I ordered, which was magic! Thank you to all of the navigator staff!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Well ask
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rudeness of the taxi drivers in front of the door was the worst point of our entire trip. The hotel's valet attendant and the taxi driver are working together to spread terror. The hotel needs to take responsibility and fix this situation urgently.

    When we checked in at night, they first placed us in a smoking room as we did not notice the smell because we were so tired and it was recently cleaned. When we noticed the situation and complained the next morning, they apologized for their mistake and moved us to a higher segment room and gift us a free breakfast during our stay. The staff was completely kind and helpful. Bed was comfortable and the general location is quite central.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The switchs, too complicated, 6 close to bed and no idea which light it governs 😂

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    the Taxi Drivers, they are almost cheating you when you go somewhere, they are not good people, they want to put money out in the pocket, I can't trust them.

    I really like the location hotel and the city-view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Amazing location in Beşiktaş
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ac turns off sometimes , sometimes room gets very hot and ac doesn’t work properly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay but a few let downs
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The double room the TV was on the side very uncomfortable you had to twist your neck to watch and no smart tv so no English chanels! the pool was also out of service. Also when the I wanted to wait in the Gym area as my room was being cleaned I asked if I could have water that was there with lemons its in a tank at the reception desk and the asian lady said no! :S she said it was for the people going to the gym/spa.. a bit crazy considerign I was a guest.

    The Food and room service it was quick and tasty, the beds were comfy and clean and the Gym was spacious and good, there was a beutiful sky restaurant too with reasnobaly priced fine dining. A luxuios feeling for a good price. also the breakfast was great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 February 2024

    9.0
    Location great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stuff was so friendly

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    great
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Room smell of cigartette

    Excellent breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms need some renovations

    I liked the location it’s close to Şişli and Beşiktaş, there’s a metro station and bus stops near the hotel. The room had a beautiful city view, a clean hotel with a very helpful staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Great location! Comfortable beds and friendly staff all round. Value for money!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive King Room with Club Lounge Access and City View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was almost predictable. Charges for the parking was slightly higher. Limited food and winelist menus.

    The location was great, with a view of the Bosphorus from the upper floors. The rooftop restaurant with amazing view and entertainment. The indoor heated swimming pool was a hit with the kids. Good breakfast daily! Helpful concierge and front desk.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast.

    Breakfast was poor and expensive generally realtive to usual standards in Turkey. Hotel staff particularly housekeeping were excellent

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were not next to each other when booked together. No free shuttle service on offer.

    Location and friendly staff. Awesome rooftop with live music.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    7.0
    Practical and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit old, could use some redesign

    Location and the bed

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small rooms Room service is to slow

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    We would love to stay again at Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything, we used at the hotel.

    The bed was very comfortable, the view to oversee the sea, bridge and city is amazing, the staff very helpful throughout, nice room cleaned daily, lovely rooftop restaurant, and very good breakfast. There are other facilities available like Gym, Swimming Pool, Hamam etc which we haven’t used. Good access to Beşiktaş ferry port transport, restaurants, bars and shopping.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic stay and great view of the bosphorous canal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a bit far from the city and main tourist attractions but just stops and public transportation near by

    Amazing view and ambience. Would definitely recommend the rooftop bar.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lobby You have to see your rooms prior you pay and check in. Delay in my refund. Room service.

    Location. View.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Don't upgrade to sea view
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some confusion with my reservation initially.... I'm still unsure whether I have overpaid or not. I'd opted to upgrade to seaview. On checking in this was not found. I didn't wish to pay 70 eu more so I said I'll just have city view. I got to my room and unpcked. Then I get a call saying my upgrade had been found and I could now have self view. They took me to this room and it was not good at all. 7th floor ( my previous one was 14) facing a highway with noise. There were glimpses of the sea. It was nothing like those shown on website photos. I got the to take me back to my city view room in the end. I was in the hotel recovering from surgery not fit to go outside. I enquired about food delivery. They said outside delivery people were not allowed on the premises, I could only use their room service which was of course expensive. The food was good but I didn't appreciate the added 50tl service fee subjected to each order. Bellboy staff were very courteous and helpful. Overall nice hotel, just don't bother upgrading to sea view.

    This view from my room ended up being a city view and it was lovely

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    The hotel could be better and would enhance more toward making it new modern with closeer family setup.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room with City View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Furniture is old and had scratches all over the place. The wall paper is out of the wall in places near the bathrooms. The hotel is due for furniture replacement in my view. The room is small to where I came from. The breakfast cost is high almost $26 dollar.

    Nice property in a main road. It has the travel let basic needs of a hotel in my view. The rooms has all the device you need and it a practical hotel. The hotel lobby is nice and the rooms are equipped with a very good bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They bathroom has bad odor while using

    They stuff was good

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The Buffet Breakfast was good Location was good very close to most places within walking distance

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    8.0
    great breakfast, good location, clean rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The rooms are small unfortunately. At least, I would have expected bigger rooms for the money paid. Location is actually perfect but the only downside is that the hotel is located on the busiest street, therefor you need to wait at least 10 to 15 minutes for a cab.

    The location is good, walking distance to Zorlu centre (Mall) and Zincirlikuyu (station).

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay in!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room With Bosphorus View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was good at the hotel, except they didnt provide the dental kit. The construction in front did spoil the view a little, but the horizon view was amazing.

    I love the location, a few minutes down the roar there is a crowded and happening street with foods and bars. Loved it. I also loved the view. It was perfect.

    Stayed in November 2023

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