Radisson Hotel President Old Town, IstanbulRadisson Hotel President Old Town in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 105 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $146 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Sultanahmet district, this four-star Radisson property sits within walking distance of the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. The hotel contains 201 rooms and features a rooftop terrace with views of the Sea of Marmara. Facilities include an indoor pool, a full-service spa with a sauna and hot tub, and an on-site nightclub. Guests can access a gym, business centre, and various dining options including special diet menus. While the location is central for sightseeing, the guest rooms are relatively small with limited closet space. The hotel operates under mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services.What stands out

Close to historic landmarks

Rooftop terrace with sea views

On-site spa and indoor pool

Central Sultanahmet location

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Limited closet space

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