The Marmara Taksim ★★★★★

Towering high above Istanbul’s bustling Taksim Square, the Marmara Hotel offers luxurious rooms with cable TV, free WiFi and superb Bosphorus and city views. It features an outdoor pool deck and spa with Turkish hammam.

Marmara Taksim provides spacious rooms featuring parquet floors, wardrobe and a work desk. The marbled private bathroom is fitted with bathtub and hairdryer.

With a bird’s eye view of Taksim Square, Tuti Restaurant has a wide selection of dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Tuti Bar offers an extensive beverage and appetizer menu. Offering a panoramic view of the city from its terrace floor, Panorama Restaurant serves a variety of Anatolia’s regional and ethnic specialties. For lunch and dinner, a set menu is available. Chocolate Shop prides itself in a rich selection of handmade chocolates as well as baked goods. Lobby Lounge offers a rich selection of beverages and appetizers.

Guests seeking a rejuvenating body experience can enjoy a relaxing massage or body scrub in the traditional Turkish hammam. The hotel’s spa area also includes a sauna, hot tub, solarium and a gym featuring views over Taksim Square.

The Marmara Taksim is just steps away from Taksim Metro Station and a 2-minute funicular ride from Kabataş tramway stop. Dolmabahçe Palace is a 15-minute walk away. Istanbul Airport is 31 mi away.