Room Room Boutique Hotel, apartment-style rooms in Sapanca
Room Room Boutique Hotel is a 12-room hotel in the Kırkpınar area of Sapanca, in Sakarya province, close to the lake. It has rooms with balcony and kitchenette, so it suits couples and friends on a nature break, as long as you read the mixed reviews on cleanliness and upkeep first.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Room Room Boutique Hotel is in Sapanca
Room Room Boutique Hotel is in the Kırkpınar area of Sapanca, in Sakarya province, on İstasyon Street. The old description says it is just minutes from the lake and the nature spots that bring people here, in a quiet residential area.
One guest who came from Istanbul for a one-day getaway liked the location, and another said the hotel is very close to the lake and to the restaurants. There is an airport shuttle for a fee, and the reception, open around the clock, can help with tours and transfers. Sapanca is a lake town people visit for a nature break, and that is the kind of weekend this hotel fits.
How the rooms and apartments work
The hotel has 12 rooms, and the interesting part is the layout. Each one has a private balcony, air conditioning, an LCD TV with satellite channels and a kitchenette with a full-size fridge and a stovetop.
- Suites with a kitchen. One guest describes a unit with a bedroom, a living room, a kitchen and a balcony, and calls it a very good deal.
- Terrace and garden. The old description mentions a peaceful terrace and garden for slow mornings.
- Extras. Free Wi-Fi, free self-parking, tea and coffee in the lobby and 24-hour room service.
- Balconies. One guest mentions views over nearby gardens and farm houses.
The kitchenette suits longer stays, or families who like to cook. But one unhappy guest said the kitchen had nothing to use, not even a cup, so I would bring a few basics of your own.
What guests say about Room Room Boutique Hotel
Google gives the hotel 3.0 from 378 reviews, and the written reviews show why. People either love it or are really disappointed, with little in between.
The happy guests repeat the same points. They praise the friendly owner and her family, helpful staff who speak English, big rooms, a nice decor and the burgers at the hotel's restaurant. One guest also says the hotel is quiet and the furniture comfortable.
The unhappy guests are just as specific. They describe a dated, run-down room, a smelly bathroom, no soap, low water pressure, and hot water or air conditioning that did not work. One mentions a squeaky bed, another lights that were never replaced, and two say the Wi-Fi was unusable. A guest who was otherwise pleased also noted there was no lift, no phone service and little sense of security.
One more thing matters here. Most of the reviews I could read are several years old, so I can't tell you how the rooms look today.
What to know before you book
With a rating this low for so many reviews, I would not book this hotel blind. This is how the good and the bad line up.
| What you get | What to check |
|---|---|
| Rooms with balcony and kitchenette | Cleanliness and upkeep are the big question mark |
| A warm, family-run welcome, per many guests | Some guests found hot water, air conditioning or Wi-Fi not working |
| Close to the lake and to restaurants | An older review mentions no lift and little security |
| Free parking and 24-hour reception | The airport shuttle costs extra |
My advice is to read the latest reviews on the day you book, and to write to the hotel to confirm that hot water, air conditioning and Wi-Fi work in your room.
Who it suits best
I would consider Room Room Boutique Hotel for a couple or a group of friends who want a kitchen and a balcony for a short nature break, and who care more about space and a friendly welcome than about polish. The suite-style rooms look like the best use of the place.
I would skip it if you are sensitive to smells, noise or old furniture, or if you want a hotel with no surprises. With so many opposite opinions, it is a gamble that depends on the room you get.
What to do around Sapanca
The lake is the reason to come, and the old description also talks about nature spots and local attractions nearby. The reception can arrange tours and transport, which is useful if you arrive without a plan.
I would spend the days outdoors and treat Room Room Boutique Hotel in Sapanca as a base for sleeping and cooking a simple dinner, or for trying the burgers that one guest enjoyed so much.
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