Mr. Cas is a beautiful and unique hotel for those looking to stay in a historic hotel but with modern comforts. It’s located on the bustling Istiklal Avenue, so shopping and restaurants are all within walking distance.
The hotel is gorgeous with ornate details and fixtures that transport you back in time leading you to believe that the fictional Mr. Cas did once reside there. There’s a mini-museum on the second floor that celebrates some of the building’s real history.
My friends and I stayed in the rooms that connect with double doors. The rooms were spacious and well-appointed. I love the smell of the products in the bathrooms and throughout the hotel. The bottles were a little small, so it would be nice if they had full-sized pump dispensers to minimize plastic waste. Also, the grout lines seemed a little dirtier than desired, but it is an old building.
The breakfast buffet was a beautiful spread with a little bit of something from everyone. All of the staff was friendly and attentive. One of the rooms had an AC issue when we checked in, but the staff sent us a courtesy bottle of wine and fixed the issue by the evening. They also sent up someone immediately to close the skylight blinds to minimize the room heating up during the day.
One annoying thing is that the vanity lighting in the bathroom doesn’t have a switch. The only way to turn it off is to remove the card that activates the power for the room, but then you can’t charge any devices overnight.