Aliée Istanbul - A Paris Society Collection Hotel

If you want to quietly enjoy the high-end essence of Istanbul life, choosing this hotel is worth it. The hotel's location, facilities, and design are all top-notch... the scenery is charming... After browsing a large number of hotels online, I finally decided to choose a more upscale hotel for my last two nights in Istanbul. There's a long story in between, but ultimately I'm very grateful for the arrangements made by Ctrip's Xiao Yi and the hotel manager, which allowed us to have this wonderful encounter!

This was definitely an unforgettable trip 🧳. We arrived at the hotel in the morning, wondering how to pass the time until check-in. The front desk kindly offered us welcome tea 🍵 and arranged for a butler to take us to our room. My joyful mood and the sculptures in sight made me instinctively pull out my phone to take a picture. Suddenly, I was told by the security and the butler: "No photos allowed, as there are many important guests here!" My hand, suspended in mid-air, slowly dropped 🫳. I looked around, and besides us, the butler, and the security guard, there were only a few statues standing in the empty central courtyard. Could this be the legendary forbidden zone where one might capture four or five-dimensional spaces? Or were we merely insignificant, forced to hug the walls as we walked? We stayed for 7 nights, and our experience during the stay was largely similar to what other online reviewers mentioned, so I won't go into detail. I'll just mention one unacceptable point: Our main purpose for this vacation was to celebrate a birthday 🎂. Even though the hotel was aware, they didn't even provide a card or a word of blessing! (One thousand words omitted here!) We were so upset that we lost the motivation to go out and explore, choosing instead to take a yoga class at the hotel to uplift our spirits. To our complete surprise, after closing one door, God truly opened another for us! We met a professional, beautiful 🤩, and warm yoga instructor! During the final relaxation part of the class, she seemed to sense something and personally performed a shoulder, neck, and head massage for me, allowing me to feel an energy flow breaking through all the blockages in my body! She is the best yoga instructor I've ever met! Because of her, we attended three classes in a row! Each class had different content, but every time, we felt deeply healed! Perhaps, she was the gift of our trip! I'd like to commend the SPA team here, as every single one of them exuded vitality and enthusiasm! Overall, the hotel's location, facilities, and design are all excellent! Regarding the service, personally, I believe the hotel is still in its adjustment phase and needs time to transition to a state that matches its brand. So, if you're ready to grow with them, then come!

This is a truly unique hotel, new but built within the walls of an ancient fortress. We only stayed for one day, but you really need about 3 days here to fully appreciate it. It's aesthetic, colorful, and beautiful! 😍 We absolutely loved the spa complex. All our favorite shops were within walking distance, saving us time, money, and effort on taxis to get to the shopping centers. As a bonus, the Bosphorus is right at your feet! 😍 For warmer weather, there's even a complimentary kids' amusement park for one day 🤩. I highly recommend it! It might seem a bit pricey at first glance, but the value is justified. There's always a butler available who helps with restaurant recommendations and entertainment programs. Special thanks to Omer! We had a very productive day and managed to see a lot thanks to his clear recommendations! He was always reachable 👍🏻

The hotel's location is superb, and since we booked a better room, the unbeatable sea view was truly amazing. The staff all spoke English and were very friendly. Overall, it was a fantastic experience.