A couple of days ago I stayed for one night at the Hilton family hotel Conrad in Istanbul. Until then I stayed only at two other Conrad hotels: Singapore and Tokyo. As I absolutely love the Conrad Singapore, my expectations prior to the arrival at the Conrad Istanbul were very high.
Unfortunately my expectations were way too high. I would rather see this property as a Hilton Garden Inn or at best a regular Hilton. Just my personal opinion based on the impression I got during checkin, Executive Lounge, Room and Breakfast.
The Lounge is relatively small for this huge hotel, it was in the evening and for breakfast difficult to get seats for three people. Breakfast was limited and hot items like scrambled eggs or sausages always empty.
Being only a Hilton HHonors Diamond guest I got as most times no room upgrade other than a small room in the Executive Floor. Compared to the regular room of friends of mine I could not figure out any difference.
Even during checkout I’d to debate about getting an invoice for my prepaid room charges.
Here some pictures:
The mattress quality was very poor.
They sell this bear….
Very impersonal welcome letter….
View out of my room
Roof garden executive lounge.
I always thought that the different little Bears I got in Singapore and Tokyo are kind of a gift representing the Conrad brand. I do not expect something nor am I dependent on some freebees but I’ll never forget the link between the bears and the corresponding hotels.
It’s not a hotel to return soon.
I am looking forward to my stay at the Conrad Singapore next week.
Regards,
Dieter