OKUR OTEL

There is a lift. There is no kettle or water provided in the room-you can get hot water in the lobby. I like a lot of regular hot drinks so this was difficult. There is no minibar in the room. I was told that the heating would come on after 5.00pm. It didn't. Then the young man informed me that it comes on only when the temperature dips to a certain degree. Which I understood. The heat from the aircon was enough as the room was well insulated for the weather. The heat came on at night but even in the daytime the room remains comfortably warm, good for when it's cold.The room is basic and clean as is the bathroom. The bathroom is what is known as a 'wet bathroom" meaning there is no deliniation between the shower and toilet. It dries quite efficiently though. If you go a little deeper into Kadiköy there are a lot of Cafes and restaurants to choose from at reasonable prices. You are right on the Bosphorous and can catch ferries, buses and Metro around the city so it's great for exploring, if that's your thing. You are a little away from the main sites of interest for most tourists, but it was okay for me. It's very clear that the hotel pays great attention to its upkeep which is highly appreciated. In keeping with these qualities, it would be good if the walls in the rooms were washed down on occassion to uphold the standard. I found the staff to be helpful and attentive.