SENABIL HOTEL OLD CITY & SPA, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Senabil Hotel Old City & Spa offers 42 air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, minibars, and laptop-compatible safes. Each room includes a private bathroom with a rainfall shower, free toiletries, and slippers. Premium bedding, soundproofing, and free Wi-Fi are standard. Some rooms feature seating areas and city views.
Dining Options
Q Inn Restaurant serves Turkish and international cuisine in an open buffet style. The onsite bar/lounge, Alaturca, offers international dishes. A complimentary breakfast is provided daily, and guests can enjoy coffee at the hotel's café.
Spa & Relaxation
Q Hotel SPA Center provides massages, body treatments, and facials. A sauna is available for relaxation. Guests can also unwind at the full-service spa, which includes body wraps and other treatments.
Location & Transport
The hotel is 50 meters from Sirkeci train station and 45 km from Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport. Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Gulhane Park are within 1 km. A free roundtrip airport shuttle is available.
Services & Facilities
The hotel offers concierge services, babysitting, and a free daily manager's reception. Other amenities include a tour desk, car rental, and postal services. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms, and a security system.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Baby pushchair
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
Upon entering the room, I was impressed by the new look and cleanliness, although it was smaller than expected from the pictures. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was lacking with dirty bed sheets and hairs on them. The breakfast buffet was subpar, and the noise insulation was poor, allowing sounds from the hallway and neighboring rooms to disturb my peace, especially at night.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were nice, clean, not so big but enough for a good sleep. However, they were not as clean as I would have liked, and the loud ventilation outside the building didn't allow us to keep the windows open for fresh air. The service, especially from Erdogan, Idris, and Ceyhun, was very friendly and accommodating, even when I changed my plans last minute. The location was excellent, within walking distance of the T1 tram station 'Gulhane' and close to many tourist attractions. The dining was decent, with a variety of options but fell under expectations in some aspects.
