Aydinoglu Hotel

Went to Istanbul solo, using my own car, for the 2010 F1 Turkish Grand Prix weekend. 1) Receptionstaff was very helpful. 2) I had both breakfast and dinner (since halfboard was included) and the quality of food was very good. 3) Parking facilities are more than enough and free of charge. 4) Location of the hotel is excellent (next to the highway) for someone who wants to go to IstanbulPark for F1, and uses (or rents) a car. For people who want to visit Istanbul and all tourist attractions, it is rather far and difficult to visit city centre (Taksim, Agya Sofia, Galata etc). 5) Most of the facilities are free of charge (wifi, indoor-outdoor swimming pool, gym, tennis etc) which adds a lot of value to the hotel.

1) Although I was solo travelling, I had booked a "deluxe" (as it was mentioned) double room, since I didn't have a choice from the site for a single room. But when I arrived there, I was given a small single room. When I complained to the receptionist, I was given an average discount. 2) Bed, sheets, towels and bathroom were clean, but the carpet and desk was evidently not cleaned at all before I arrive. 3) minibar was empty. 4) the single room has limited but just adequate room in total.