The Marmara Taksim

Located at the heart of the city, this hotel offers holidaymakers everything they could wish for when in Istanbul. Guests will feel completely at home and may kick back and relax in this private hotel where a top level of service is on offer. Lying directly on Taksim Square, the hotel is just a few metres away from the pedestrianised area. Guests will find public transport and an abundance of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping venues all within easy reach. Various sightseeing attractions are easily reached with public transport within around 15 minutes, including Zopkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar or the Egyptian Market. The beach is just 1 km away and Istanbul airport is around 25 km from the hotel.This elegant hotel is fully air conditioned and comprises 387 rooms, of which 20 are suites, spread over 19 floors. Facilities include a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange, a cloakroom and 4 lifts. Guests may enjoy some exquisite dishes in the restaurant (with smoking and non-smoking areas as well as highchairs), make use of the in-house bar where good music and tasty drinks are on offer. Guests are also offered a café, a kiosk, shops, a hairdresser, a pub and a number of conference rooms. Furthermore, the hotel offers public Internet access, room and laundry services as well as medical assistance (fees apply) and a garage.The comfortable, modern rooms each come with an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a radio, Internet access, a minibar (for a fee), a hire safe, and individual air conditioning and heating. A balcony or terrace offers wonderful views out over the city.It is possible to make use of the hotel pool. In addition, guests are offered a gym as well as a sauna and a massage service for an added fee.Guests may select their breakfast and lunch from ample buffets. Lunch and evening meals are offered from the à la carte or the set menu. The hotel also offers bed and breakfast, half board or full board.American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard and VISA are accepted by the hotel.There is a fee for early departures.