Constantinopoli 104

While the Costantinopoli is set a block off the street inside a courtyard it is very easy to find with the street address. There is a small sign indicating where to turn however it can be easily obstructed by the trees around it.
If the main gate is closed there is a buzzer you need to use (I believe there are two different sets, but the one for the Costantinopoli is labeled) to get into the main part. Once within the main part you are not home-​free; the door to the hotel is on the far left hand side of the courtyard and you’ll need to use another buzzer to get inside.
There is little street noise within the hotel area and there are several lounging areas in addition to a pool (not heated).
Check-​in went smooth and our room was large. It was clean, with the exception of the mold/​mildew in the bathroom (from the large leaks described later). Tall ceilings and wood floors gave it a really cozy feel.
The bathroom is another story. As experienced by others we had a shower with a glass door that had no seal on the bottom (giving a large gap). This led to water leaking all the way outside the bathroom to the hallway closet creating a big safety hazard (tiled floors and wood floors with giant puddles are slippery). We eventually started shoving a spare towel in between the glass door and tub which helped the problem but didn’t completely solve it. This is obviously an ongoing issue because there is mold/​mildew stains everywhere the water was pooling.
Breakfast was included with our room rate and it was sub-​par. It consisted of cold scrambled eggs, overly salted bacon in addition to your typical toast/​yogurt/​vegetables/​cold cuts. There were pastries and if you were lucky enough to get some they were fresh and delicious, definitely the highlight.
The breakfast buffet is held in a rather small room with a single person doing all the work (clearing tables, cooking food, coffee, etc) which led to incredibly poor service. Often tables would go uncleared for the next guests and if it is too cool/​wet for the outdoor seating you end up having to wait to eat. Of course, when it is this busy you also end up waiting if you just want some coffee (as it is not self-​serve, they make it for you). Sometimes the wait staff in the buffet would disappear and you’d end up with no service, nowhere to sit or completely empty food items. And if you are extremely unlucky, all of the above. I would highly recommend visiting the buffet early in the morning in an attempt to avoid all these problems related to service.
The hotel is near the museum however if you are planning to go I would recommend you find out the closing time of their various exhibits. When we were there the museum was open fairly late (6pm or 7pm) but various areas in the museum closed earlier (such as at 2pm). There is a board inside the entry way that lists the times of the various sections.
We would routinely walk to the train station from here without problem. I think some may be uncomfortable late at night (after dark) with the walk though because there are quite a few people who just stand around in dark alleys and such.
Directly behind the hotel is an area with several bars and such that may be worthwhile places to go for a drink. It is a common hang-​out spot for young adults and such so there is a little bit of life around that part.
Overall I think the Costantinopoli is just average: the nestled location of the hotel is great for peace and quiet making it a good place to sleep but the poor service just screams of a hotel that is trying to cut corners to make a buck. Who knows what other corners get cut?