Hotel The Artisan Istanbul MGallery (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guests rave about the hotel's location, noting that it is in quieter part of town yet close to "everything". It's a five-minute walk uphill to Taksim Square and a slightly longer one downhill to the Bosphorous, where you can catch a ferry to explore the Prince Islands or take the train to the Sultanahmet district.

Guests generally describe the rooms as very clean, comfortable, spacious, and "brand new." The decor is modern, and the overall feeling seems to be very warm and inviting, and some guests attribute much of this impression to the "wonderful artwork" on display throughout.

Guests often praise the reception and concierge staff for their dedication to their work, describing them as genuinely warm, attentive, and interested in making each guest's stay as enjoyable as possible. The breakfast buffet also draws high praise for its quality and variety, with guests delighted to find many different types of cheese and olives as well as the pastries, meats, and eggs.

Elderly or mobility-impaired guests should note that their fellow travellers describe the hill on which the hotel is set as "rather steep," and some found they had to use taxis to get around despite the relatively short distance to Taksim Square.

Though the outlook from rooms on the higher floors is very pleasant, some guests feel the description of "Bosphorus view" is a bit of a stretch, and you can also enjoy it (without paying the premium rate) from the Roof Bar.

Fitness fanatics note that the gym is smallish with fairly limited equipment, and is located in the basement. Thankfully, the surrounding neighbourhood offers lots of challenging terrain for runners.