If you happened to see this place while browsing where to stay in Istanbul don't hesitate to book it right away. What you see on the pictures are way better in reality. There are few things that really impressed us during our stay at DM Suites.
First of all, the location. It is very convenient to everything such as grocery store, restaurants, bakeries, etc.. You can either walk or drive to go to some places nearby.. We actually rented a van to get to many places easily. Driving is quite challenging though because of narrow streets. Since we rented a big van maneuvering was a bit hard but once you get the hang of it you'll be fine. There's a designated parking for you to use downstairs but we weren't able to use it because we found it easier to park upstairs since there were available spots to park our van. Just please be considerate to leave room for other cars if you decided to use your own car.
Second, the privacy & security were great. Double security doors for the main entrance provided with codes both the gate and assigned room. No one really bothers you unless you called for assistance. The place was very quiet and so relaxing to rest at the end of the day after exploring the beauty of Istanbul.
Third, large rooms & large beds with a nice view. I was surprised of how big and comfy the beds were. Everytime I laid down I didn't want to get up but I had too. Some rooms had excellent view of the Bhosporous bridge and a standout mosque glowing at night. You can sleep peacefully no noise whatsoever.
Fourth, kitchen and bathrooms are superb. I loved the kitchen they had everything you need if you decided to make something simple to eat or drink. My husband & I went grocery shopping and bought stuff for breakfast only. We made simple breakfast in the morning to get a head start before going out and came back at night after we had dinner outside. Late at night, we usually made simple night snack with tea or Turkish coffee gathered around in the living room and talked about our day to day adventure.
Finally, having a wonderful host is what made our stay a memorable one. Our super host Serdar was awesome and went beyond our expectations. When our flight arrived early and didn't expect to have some car rental issues, I was hesitant to ask for an early check in or luggage drop out before our check in time but my husband told me just try if not it's ok. We traveled in a big group so it's kind a hard with all the luggages to drive around. I was so thankful that Serdar was very accommodating and allowed us to do an early check in. From the day I booked our stay and arrived in Turkey until the day we left he was there checking on us to make sure that all our needs were well provided for. I asked him for some recommendations and he gave us with full details and exact locations where to go and what to do. He made everything easier for us. I am so thankful that we found this place and found a best host. I wish we could have stayed longer. Although it was our first time visiting Turkey I guess it won't be the last. Hopefully, next time I can book this place again.
I just want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH Serdar for being a great host!