The Lobby

The view is amazing, and the food quality is top-notch – the menemen was genuinely delicious. But paying 900 TL for it and then having to wait another 10 minutes for the bread to arrive? Not acceptable. The tea costs 300 TL – probably the most expensive tea in all of Turkey – and yet it takes another 10 minutes to get a refill. I wouldn’t even mind the high prices if the service matched the setting, but unfortunately, guests are easily forgotten. In a place like The Peninsula, I expect attentive and professional service. Sadly, that wasn’t the case here.

I had luxurious experience visiting the lobby at The Peninsula Istanbul Hotel. Service was excellent. once I entered the hotel I felt I was in a different world. I was amazed by the interior design. The atmosphere was beautiful peaceful most glamorous hotel in Istanbul. And best hot chocolate in the world!!!

The lobby at The Peninsula is a delightful dining destination where I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The food offered here is exceptional, featuring a diverse menu that caters to various tastes and preferences. From delectable appetizers to indulgent main courses and exquisite desserts, each dish is crafted with precision and quality ingredients, making dining a true pleasure. Moreover, the staff at The Peninsula's lobby is exceptionally friendly and attentive. They create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that every guest feels valued and well taken care of throughout their visit. Their professionalism and genuine hospitality enhance the overall dining experience, leaving a lasting impression. In conclusion, dining at The Peninsula's lobby is not just about the food; it's about the entire experience of enjoying exceptional cuisine in a setting that exudes elegance and comfort, complemented by outstanding service from a dedicated team.

It was such a lovely experience. We came here once for lunch with part of the family and two days later we were back with everyone! We traveled to Istanbul for a week and this was the highlight of our visit. Beautiful atmosphere, incredible food and the staff are so accomodating. Even the bathroom was insane with heated toilet seats and a full remote control for the bidet which not only washes but even dries. Wish we stayed here, our hotel staff barely spoke English so we were impressed with those working at The Peninsula. We had dietary requirements they accommodated for, my little sister got a colouring book with her kids menu, we ordered mock tails which weren’t even on the menu, and we received complimentary dessert. It was pretty pricey but was worth it for the overall experience. Highly recommend!

We went to the Peninsula Hotel for High Tea! The wait staff was awesome! Turkish Tea, coffee, finger sandwiches, sweet and savory desserts, and a beautiful place to sit and watch the harbor.

Really amazing place with so good atmosphere. We did reservation for Breakfast, everything organised well. I’m ordered waffles but they was so hard and so ordinary taste, I can’t say I was satisfied. Staff was so friendly and polite but they bring coffee in dirty cup and when we said this they offered bring new, but forgot about it and we waited extra 20 minutes. As resume I can say it’s nice place, but food very ordinary.

Visited here for afternoon tea. Beautiful hotel- a nice warm welcome and seated promptly. The afternoon tea was delicious . We have had the opportunity to go to a few nice afternoon teas in central London. I would say this rates even better than some of them. Definitely one of the best I have had- asked on ambience , quality and taste of the food and the amount. Sitting outside by the Bosporus on a sunny day was delightful. They even brought heaters as it was a little chilly. An initial muse bouche came . This was followed by the sandwiches - salmon , cucumber and cheese, egg mayo truffle , and beef. Of course complimented by tea of your choice. Probably not as many tea options in a lot of central London hotels but still something for everyone and this didn’t bother me at all. Scones were well cooked and tasty with Jam and some lemon curd. As is this wasn’t enough there were some delicious cakes- I don’t usually like afternoon cakes but these were well presented and more importantly tasted nice. Some cookies came after- then as if we were my full up enough someone came and cut slices of carrot cake for us with some fruit and sauce. Loads of food- great quality and flavour , well presented and excellent service. A nice touch was the food and beverage manager (Jose I believe ) came out to check we were happy and introduce himself- these little touches make a big difference . Next time I’m in Istanbul I will definitely book in again! Also for what you get the price is not too bad. Around £50 gbp per head .

Great service, friendly people, amazing location, good value for money. We loved this place and we returned several times to have breakfast.