Hotel Rast (Istanbul, Turkey)

The staff members, including reception and the breakfast service people, were found to be friendly and kind. Some of the staff were mentioned by name for their particular professionalism.

The breakfast was found to be adequate for most guests as they were able to choose from a variety of items, including cooked eggs. The presentation was generous and even had chocolate available. The breakfast in good weather could be enjoyed from the terrace which had beautiful views of the city.

The hotel's location was found to be ideal by most guests who were visiting for business or tourist purposes. It is close to various tram stops and a close walking distance from The Blue Mosque. There are also various restaurants and shops nearby and is located in the old city.

The hotel is in the middle of the city and next to a main street which made for lots of traffic noise from cars and trams. The noise was distracting for some guests in their rooms.

The Wi-Fi was found to be slow and lacking in reliability as it would go on and off. The Internet was not quick and speedy for some guests who needed a reliable connection to work or to do simple online tasks.

Some guests felt the rooms were in need of a good renovation as they found the overall aspect to be deteriorating. They felt the carpets were dirty and had burnt marks, the bathroom had mould and the furnishings were uncomfortable.