About Tunel Residence Pera
Situated in Istanbul’s bustling Taksim district,
Tunel Residence Pera offers luxury hotel rooms and apartments. Guests are steps
from the many shops, restaurants, and landmarks of this famous city.
Air-conditioned guest rooms feature Wi-Fi, private bathrooms, minibars, flat-screen televisions, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Upgraded suites include balconies and lounge areas. Top-floor rooms offer views of the city and the sea.
Visitors can enjoy the indoor swimming pool, relax in the sauna or Turkish bath, and work out in the fitness centre. At the 24-hour front desk, staff can offer laundry and dry cleaning services, assist with tours and tickets, and book on-site spa treatments.
A daily breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant, and a few local eateries within walking distance include Pera Thai, Coffee Collective Zapatista, and Safi Meyhane.
Tunel Residence Pera is less than ten minutes on foot from central attractions like Tunel Square, Galata Tower, Nardis Jazz Club, and Sanatorium Gallery.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Great location in the heart of Istanbul.
The hotel is ideally situated just a few blocks from Istiklal Street and Taksim Square and about one minute on foot from the local metro station. Guests stated that there is relatively little street noise for a central locale as well.
positive:
Good restaurant and local dining options.
The first-floor restaurant received high praise from visitors who said that the food was good and the prices reasonable. Others added that there are many very good bars, cafes, and diners in the immediate area as well.
positive:
Larger suites are worth the upgrade.
Reviewers who booked the larger apartments felt that the suites were definitely worth the upgrade, particularly for groups or those planning a longer stay. The suites were said to be spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped, with the upper-floor rooms giving great views of the city.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Not quite up to five-star standards.
Although most guests stated that the accommodations were good, many felt that they were rather basic and not up to the hotel's five-star rating. Reviewers noted that the standard rooms are very small and others added that the pool and spa areas were not as nice as they had expected.
negative:
Facilities could use refurbishing.
A number of people reported cleanliness and maintenance issues in their rooms and around the building. Problems included mould in the bathrooms, old air conditioning units that were not in good working order, and poor Wi-Fi reception throughout the hotel.
negative:
Lacking some service touches.
Visitors commented on some service touches that were missing, such as a bell hop, and noticed that not all employees share enthusiasm for customer service. People said that staff members were not always helpful with problems and that certain employees were disinterested or rude.