Parent group: Accor
Handwritten Collection is Accor's upscale soft brand, launched in 2023 to bring together independently minded hotels that each carry the personal stamp of their owner or operator rather than a shared template. In Turkey it is so far represented by a single hotel in Istanbul.
There is no fixed room formula; size, décor and facilities vary considerably from one hotel to the next, with the common thread being a well-kept, characterful upscale stay. Breakfast usually reflects the property's own food philosophy and may or may not be included depending on the rate. Service leans towards a small-scale, host-like manner rather than chain protocol, and large meeting facilities or a full spa should not be expected. Prices sit between upper-midscale and the lower end of luxury; the brand suits couples on a city break and business travellers who want a boutique feel with the perks of a chain behind it.
Istanbul · Fatih · ★★★★
A 71-room boutique hotel in Sirkeci, about 100 m from the Marmaray station and a 600 m walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace; the pool, hammam and sauna are in the connected sister property next door. Location and staff score highly, while value for money and room comfort draw more mixed feedback.
