Sokullu Pasa Hotel - Special Class

Very nice hotel

Proplem for AC

We booked this hotel as part of a package with British Airways and were not disappointed. The hotel is ideally located in the Sultanahmet area a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia Basilica Cistern and many many restaurants, cafes and shops. We had booked a suite (room 402) and were hugely impressed. A large king sized bed, small sitting room area, large bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower and WC with built in bidet is beautifully presented in distinctive Turkish decor. There is a lot of storage and wardrobe space. A small fidge is also available with air conditioning installed and also a portable very effective a/c unit. A small balcony with seating overlooks a small mosque and has stunning sea views. The room was well maintained, cleaned daily to a high standard and was private and quiet (notwithstanding the sea birds that sit on the roof and the call to prayer which you quickly get used to). The staff are very friendly, unobtrusive and keen to make your stay comfortable and relaxing. Everyone from the general manager, porters and the cleaning ladies are just lovely. Breakfast is served in a large L-shaped dining area or in the wonderful courtyard which has lemon and plum trees, jasmine and a fountain. Truly relaxing. The food is typical continental style fayre. We had a suite which was well worth the extra money. There are 2 upper floor suites and we had the larger of the two. The other has the same facilities but is smaller and more intimate without the sitting area inside. This is a beautiful small hotel which benefits from great facilities, great location and exceptional staff. Highly recommended.

We stayed at the Sokhullu Pasa as part of a BA holiday package. The hotel was good value, and well located in the Sultanahmet area, just a 5-minute walk to the Blue Mosque, with a multitude of reasonably priced cafes and restaurants nearby. Our particular favourites were the Arch Restaurant for dinner, and the Rabbit Hole cafe for coffee and breakfast options. Prior to arrival we contacted the hotel to upgrade to a Superior room, which was beautifully decorated in traditional style, located on the 4th floor, with a lovely sea view, and importantly the room was very warm, and was a welcome retreat from a snowy Istanbul in February. Do bear in mind that if you book any extras (room upgrades, tours) direct with hotel, then they prefer cash payment in Euros, so best to come with plenty of cash to avoid getting ripped off by local ATMs. We weren’t impressed by the self service breakfast offering: the “hot” options (boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, and potatoes were barely lukewarm) and the Turkish meze items looked unappetising. In addition, the hotel staff were not particularly welcoming or hospitable, however we must commend housekeeping, as our room was always immaculately clean, and towels regularly changed