I recently stayed at YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE and had a mixed experience. The hotel's location is superb, conveniently situated within the airport. However, finding it was quite a challenge due to its sister hotel, YOTEL Air, and inaccurate instructions sent via email. This led to a frustrating 30-minute search around the massive Istanbul airport, asking several unhelpful people for directions.
Once we finally arrived, the rooms were of decent size but offered minimal refreshments—only drinking water, with no way to make basic hot beverages. This was a bit disappointing. Additionally, the toilet and shower rooms had no locks, which was inconvenient for my family with young kids. We had to notify each other when using these rooms for privacy.
The TV in the room was another letdown. It only had one kids' channel, and the rest of the screens displayed hotel information. I tried to connect my phone for screen sharing, but it didn't work, leaving us with limited entertainment options.
The most astonishing aspect was the food prices. They were extortionate, to the point of being almost criminal. We opted to dine at the airport eateries instead, which were still pricey but more reasonable compared to YOTEL's food prices.
In summary, YOTEL Istanbul Airport LANDSIDE might be suitable for solo travelers or couples looking for a decent place to stay during a long layover. However, for families, the high prices and lack of amenities make it less appropriate.