Few should doubt that Istanbul is near the pinacle of vibrant cities ....a superb mix of youthful enthusiasm and historic magnificance , Pera Palace is a wonderful base , beautifully renovated with great unique features ...., lovely rooms and comfort , would not hesitate to stay here again , do not miss this great hotel returned to its best once... More

This historic and elegant hotel is perfectly located in Istanbul, near cafés and restaurants but away from the chaos of the major tourist sites. It was always a pleasure to return to the hotel, a gracious sanctuary. Our room was lovely, with expansive views of the city; the service was superb, from Evren, the concierge, to the breakfast and front... More

My wife and I recently spend six nights at the Pera Palace and loved it. We pretty much agree with most of the favorable comments from other reviewers. Pro's: - Top notch concierge staff - Evren, the head concierge (perhaps the best concierge we've ever encountered), and his staff were enormously helpful. - Very gracious and eager to please front... More

I had developed “boutique” hotel fatigue when searching for somewhere to stay on a first visit to Istanbul. A key requirement was a good air-conditioning system, about which many hotel sites were silent. So I went for an old-established hotel which had been recently refurbished by a well –known group (Jumeirah). The Pera Palace lived up to expectations. It was... More

Hotel hit all the high marks and delivered on our expectations. In the mind-frame of you get what you pay for; sometimes you get a little extra. The hotel has been expertly restored and updated. Upon entering, the Lobby is quite impressive. Reception, pastry shop and lounge area bright and cheerful. Rooms are comfortable with quality touches and beautiful decor.... More

We have only praise for the Pera Palace. Travelling to Istanbul all the way from the Caribbean, we wanted a luxurious hotel with a touch of historical period charm and excellent service. We received all of this from the moment we stepped out of our taxi and our bags were whisked inside, to the moment we were leaving and the... More

I have been to Istanbul many times but this was my first stay at Pera Palace. This is a converted palace used by Turkish Royals and recently refurbished. You feel like living in a mini palace. The interiors are fabulous. In corridors, different historical items are displayed. This hotel was also favorite of Kamal Ataturk and there is a separate... More

We picked this hotel because of the interesting history it has combined with luxury and facilities to rival any modern hotel. Our stay was top rate, our room had a fabulous balcony with a view across the city and looked down to the Bosphorus. Sitting on the balcony with a beer, watching the sun set over the beautiful city each... More

This review is about the bar and the bar only: it's no bueno. The place is sucking its own historical fumes, offering bad service, boring food, and princely-priced drinks in a rather sad setting. Time for ownership to step in and remake this storied bar.