TRY: Hotellino Istanbul [Breakfast]
Virgin experience with hazelnut-sans-chocolate spread!
On my third visit to Istanbul, Turkey, I stayed at Hotellino Istanbul (4*) that's situated near Gulhane Park. This hotel is better than the nearby Gulhane Park Hotel (4*) in terms of not only buffet breakfast, but also politeness of and service rendered by the staff.
On my third visit to Istanbul, Turkey, I stayed at Hotellino Istanbul (4*) that's situated near Gulhane Park. This hotel is better than the nearby Gulhane Park Hotel (4*) in terms of not only buffet breakfast, but also politeness of and service rendered by the staff.
Assorted Stuff #1
My breakfast began with some fresh vegetables and a variety of cold items from the buffet table. Special mention goes to the mushrooms in yogurt were refreshing due to the slightly sour taste that made me awake.
Assorted Stuff #2
Even though the scrambled eggs might not look great, they were pretty soft and enjoyably milky. Had they been less tasty, I wouldn't have gone for a second helping. The baked cheesy stuff were pretty interesting, while the fries could be crispier.
Assorted Stuff #3
There was nothing to rave about the bread and the marble cake, both of which could be moister. Thankfully, I took the truly amazing hazelnut spread and honeycomb to go with the former. I also tried a piece of Turkish delight and halva, a confection made of sesame paste.
Fruits & Yogurt
Besides grapes and oranges, I had a bowl of black cherry yogurt that wasn't overly sour. I recall seeing whole apples and oranges as well, but I didn't take them.
Coffee & Tea
The beverage section, which features coffee, tea and a variety of fruit juice, is always manned by a friendly server. I requested for a cup of coffee with a bit of milk, which turned out to be fragrant enough for my liking. As for the tea taken by my BFF, it was aromatic too.
Melon's Rating
Taste: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
Take note that breakfast starts rather late from 7.30am onwards. Pika's advice: There aren't many tables and chairs in the small breakfast area. You may want to secure a table before 8.00am.
Hotellino Istanbul
3 Nobethane Street
Istanbul
Turkey
(Daily: 7.30am - 10.30am)
*No separate price given as buffet breakfast is included in the room price.
Have a nice meal,
Cliff(y)
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