Dersaadet made us feel right at home from the minute we walked into the lobby. We had some delicious tea which gave us a sweet first taste of İstanbul after a very long and tiring flight. The whole team is amazing (front desk, kitchen-restaurant, and cleaning staff). Everyone was really kind, warmhearted, and helpful at all times, offering really good advice regarding means of transportation, airport transfer shuttles, restaurants, tours, and other attractions.
The hotel is beautiful, clean, and super cozy. Its traditional Turkish decoration gives the place a unique touch that makes you feel happy and inspired. Our room was super comfortable; we loved waking up to the Ezan (something entirely new to us) and the beautiful light coming through our windows. I ran the İstanbul Marathon while staying here and slept like a baby thanks to the room’s comfortable bed.
The terrace is something else. We had a wonderful time having breakfast here every morning. The views are breathtaking (one of the best views you could possibly get of the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara). We even made some seagull friends who came to eat with us every morning. The hotel’s location is so good we didn’t even have to use public transportation or taxis (we walked the entire time). When we left, the hotel gave us a tiny and precious souvenir for good luck, such a beautiful detail! Dersaadet Hotel is a must if you ever go to İstanbul!