Отзыв №51
Публикация 2026-05-27
I recently stayed at the Ramada Pera taksim. If you are used to actual 5-star or even decent 4-star hotels, look elsewhere. This place is light-years away from that standard. Day 1: After a long international flight, I arrived around 2:00 PM and was quickly given a room. After going out for a walk and returning in the evening, a foul, stench of cigarette smoke started blowing directly out of the ventilation grate. I was traveling with an elderly person who suffers from asthma. I went down to the reception to find a solution, and their only response was to send a housekeeper to hand me an air freshener. I explained that an air freshener wouldn't solve the problem if the neighbor kept smoking, but they had absolutely no answer. The receptionist seemed completely uninterested and showed zero empathy. Day 2: On the second day, I finally managed to switch rooms. I was promised a "French balcony," but upon opening the door, the balcony turned out to be barely 50 cm long... Later, after a workout session, there was absolutely NO hot water in the room. There is nothing more unpleasant than not being able to shower after exercising. I reported this to the front desk, and they promised a technician would arrive within 5 minutes. He showed up 45 minutes later, touched the water, realized it was freezing, told me he would be back in 2 minutes, and never returned. I actually had to go to an external gym and pay an entrance fee just to take a proper shower. When I returned to the hotel later, the water was only lukewarm. Day 3: By the third day, outdoor temperatures reached 26–27°C, so I tried to turn on the AC. To my surprise, even on "Cool" mode set to 10°C, it just blew ambient air, turning the room into a literal hammam. The bathroom and bedroom amenities are completely outdated and dilapidated. The lights work half the time, my mirror was hanging crooked, and the shower was so tiny that if you have a larger build, washing yourself is mission impossible. To top it off, the mini-fridge barely cools anything and leaks water, and the windows are only single-glazed. Note on noise: There is a club right below the hotel. If you are unlucky enough to be on the 1st or 2nd floor, you will feel like you are inside the club. The music blares until 3:00 or 4:00 AM. Facilities & Disastrous Spa Service: The pools & gym: The outdoor rooftop pool was under construction (and clearly won't be ready anytime soon). The gym is severely outdated (2 treadmills, 1 shoulder machine, 1 chest machine, and a few dumbbells). As for the indoor pool, the water was cloudy, cold, the water cascade was broken, and it is terribly maintained (I literally found a cockroach under one of the only three poor sun loungers available). The staff: The "hostesses" at the spa were a nightmare. They just sit there giggling among themselves, completely ignoring guests, slouched over their phones. They don’t greet you or even look up when you walk in, and heaven forbid you disturb them! I had the misfortune of asking for a bit of water while working out, and she replied very sharply and arrogantly: "Uh, no, sorry, that’s for the staff. If you want water, you have to go up to the reception." I wasn't even asking for a bottle, just one of those small plastic water cups. Sauna/Hammam: The sauna was barely lukewarm. On a positive note, the Turkish hammam was actually functional (finally!). Breakfast: The morning breakfast consists of a massive assortment of cheeses that all taste exactly the same, some sliced salami, eggs, and cakes completely saturated with sugar. Nothing premium here. The Only Positive: The sole saving grace of this hotel is its location, which is a 2-minute walk from Istiklal Avenue. Conclusion: I would only recommend this hotel to a group of friends coming to Istanbul strictly to party and who plan on barely spending any time in their rooms. However, if you are traveling with family, or if you want to relax and unwind, this place is absolutely NOT for you. Save your money and book elsewhere.