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Orka Royal Hotel & Spa

Istanbul , Nöbethane Cad. No:10, Sirkeci (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Orka Royal Hotel & Spa is a centrally located hotel with top-notch facilities, including a rooftop pool and spa services. Guests appreciate the convenience of being near public transportation and within walking distance of historic sites and tourist attractions. The breakfast is generally well-liked with a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, Turkish specialties and viennoiserie items. However, the dinner experience is inconsistent with some guests having had positive experiences while others have not. The rooms are clean but some are small and in need of maintenance. The hotel upholds a high standard of cleanliness and the staff is highly praised for their helpful and friendly service. The wifi can be unreliable and the spa area received mixed reviews. The indoor pool and facilities were a lovely bonus, but some guests had high expectations and were disappointed with maintenance issues. Overall, the Orka Royal Hotel & Spa is a great choice for a memorable vacation any time of the year.
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This 4-star hotel features a Health Club fully equipped with various spa facilities and a fitness centre, providing an oasis of relaxation and recreation. Guests can opt among the Turkish bath, the sauna, the steam room, massage services and the solarium for an extra charge, as well as enjoy the indoor swimming pool for free.

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Room Types

Standard Room - Free Access to Spa Modernly decorated and comfortable room features a minibar, high-speed WiFi connection, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.The hotel offers complimentary access to spa facilities.

Standard Triple Room - Free Access to Spa Modernly decorated and comfortable room features a minibar, high-speed WiFi connection, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.The hotel offers complimentary access to spa facilities.

Economy Room - Free Access to Spa Modernly decorated and comfortable room features a minibar, high-speed WiFi connection, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.The hotel offers complimentary access to spa facilities. Please note that this room has no windows.

Connecting Family Room - Free Access to Spa Modernly decorated and comfortable room features a minibar, high-speed WiFi connection, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries.The hotel offers complimentary access to spa facilities. Extra bed is available for 5th person. If the number of the guest is 4 , an extra bed will not be provided.

Standard Adjoining Room (2 Rooms) - Free Access to Spa This quadruple room features a soundproofing, air conditioning and minibar. This unit includes two standard double rooms. Please note that rooms are not interconnected.

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Guest Reviews

7.8

Good

Location

The Orka Royal Hotel & Spa has a top-notch location that guests can't stop raving about. It's centrally located, close to tram stations and within walking distance of historic sites and tourist attractions. Many reviews mention the hotel's proximity to landmarks such as Sultan Ahmed and Hagia Sophia. The location is also ideal for exploring the city on foot with restaurants and cafes nearby. Guests appreciate the convenience of being near public transportation, making it easy to get around the city. The hotel's calm surroundings and great views add to the charm. The facilities, including a rooftop pool and spa services, are top-notch. Overall, the hotel's location is perfect for a memorable vacation any time of the year.

Breakfast

The breakfast at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa is generally well-liked by guests with many describing it as a complete and nice buffet with a good variety of options. Some guests praised the healthy assortment of warm and cold food, while others felt that the breakfast could be better and more varied. A few guests mentioned that the breakfast menu was the same every day, but others appreciated the daily changes to the baked vegetables and soup. The hotel also offers a terrace on the sixth floor for breakfast with a beautiful view. Overall, the breakfast is considered to be copious and impressive with a great selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, Turkish specialties and viennoiserie items mentioned as a missed addition. Despite some mixed reviews of the breakfast quality, the majority of guests enjoyed their meal and felt it was a good way to start the day.

Dinner

The dinner at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa has received mixed reviews. Some guests have complained about the quality of the food, stating that it is "not so good" and even described it as "inedible" in some cases. The Italian dishes were also criticized. The hotel restaurant is not recommended by several guests and some complained about the lack of options for dinner and lunch. The dinner menu is served fixed-menu style with no choice for guests, which disappointed some. Several guests have described the food as average and boring with examples like cream soup and chicken stew. Some guests have also highlighted the poor service at dinner with one guest being refused service despite being told that they could eat until 10 pm. However, there were some positive reviews that described the food as decent, particularly local dishes. Overall, the dinner experience at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa seems to be inconsistent with some guests having had positive experiences while others have not.

Rooms

The Orka Royal Hotel & Spa has clean rooms but some guests were disappointed by the size with some barely having enough space for their luggage. Some rooms were also not well ventilated, causing discomfort. The breakfast was not very varied and some amenities, like mirrors and windows, were lacking in some rooms. However, guests did appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of some of the rooms with a few even receiving upgrades. The noise insulation was poor in some rooms and some guests encountered issues with equipment like broken shower handles and faulty air conditioning. The location of the hotel was generally well-received, though some guests noted the presence of a scary empty lot across the street. Overall, while some rooms were small and in need of maintenance, others were clean and comfortable - so potential guests may want to research and choose their rooms carefully.

Beds

Guests have had mixed experiences with the beds at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa. Some found the beds to be comfortable and provided a good night's sleep, especially the large and soft kingsize beds. However, others found the beds too soft, uncomfortable or too small. One guest even described the mattress as sinking. Some also found the pillows to be uncomfortable. There were also comments about the rooms being small with some guests suggesting it would be better to book a room with two single beds. Despite some mixed reviews, the hotel does offer an upgrade option for guests who are not satisfied with their bed.

Cleanliness

The cleanliness of a hotel is crucial for many travelers and according to reviews of Orka Royal Hotel & Spa, the property seems to be well maintained. Many guests complimented the hotel's level of cleanliness, mentioning that the place was nice, great, tidy and beautiful. Guests appreciated daily cleaning and the quality of room cleaning. Some even said that the hotel was spotless and in excellent condition. However, a few guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, including unclean rooms and a dirty jacuzzi but these instances were rare. Overall, the hotel seemed to uphold a high standard of cleanliness, which left a positive impression on many guests.

Staff

The staff at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa is highly praised by guests for their helpful and friendly service. They are described as professional and customer-focused with great attitudes towards their guests. Many guests mention specific staff members who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay, such as Emre and Seda. Additionally, the hotel's location is convenient and easily accessible. However, a few negative reviews mention issues with reception staff being rude or unprofessional, as well as some complaints about restaurant waiters. Overall, guests feel that the staff at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa is a major highlight of the hotel.

Wi-Fi

Guests of the Orka Royal Hotel & Spa have had mixed experiences with the hotel's wifi. Some have reported slow and unreliable connections with one guest even claiming that there was no internet connection at night. Others have had more positive experiences with one guest specifically praising the speedy internet service. Additionally, there have been some reports of limited access to certain streaming services like Netflix. Overall, while the hotel offers wifi, guests may want to be prepared for a potentially shaky connection.

Spa

The Orka Royal Hotel & Spa offers guests with a luxurious spa facility perfect for rest and relaxation after a long day of touring. Visitors are granted free access to the pool, sauna and hammam. However, some guests experienced disappointment due to maintenance issues with the pool and jacuzzi. The spa area, in general, received mixed reviews with some guests stating that it did not meet their expectations. The Turkish bath and massage services were some of the highlights of the spa. There were also varying opinions on the staff with some guests finding them helpful and friendly, while others thought they were unresponsive. It is worth noting that the hammam and sauna are mixed gender and some guests found the spa personnel unenthusiastic. Overall, guests were impressed with the wellness and spa amenities and had an enjoyable time despite some minor issues.

Pool

The Orka Royal Hotel & Spa offers several pool options for guests, including an indoor pool and a rooftop pool with great views. Some guests were disappointed to find that the indoor pool was under renovation during their stay, but others enjoyed the indoor facilities as a bonus. Access to a sauna and jacuzzi was also appreciated by some guests. However, there were mixed reviews regarding the cleanliness of the pool with some guests finding it dirty and unhygienic. The rooftop pool was well-liked, although the bar was not always in operation. Overall, the hotel's location in the Sultanahmet area was convenient for sightseeing and the staff received high praise for being helpful and friendly.

Indoor Pool

The indoor pool and facilities at the Orka Royal Hotel & Spa were a lovely bonus according to guest reviews. However, some had high expectations and were disappointed with the sauna not working properly or the spa being cold. One guest mentioned that the hotel was undergoing renovations which caused temporary closure of the spa and pool. Another noted that the Jacuzzi required extra payment. Despite these issues, the majority of guests enjoyed the indoor pool and all the spa services provided at the hotel.

Yes, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Indoor Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa.

No, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Orka Royal Hotel & Spa.

Yes, Orka Royal Hotel & Spa has a gym.

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