Avantgarde Hotel Levent, IstanbulAvantgarde Hotel Levent in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 167 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $161 a night (cached, not a live quote).Avantgarde Hotel Levent is a 5-star boutique hotel located in the Levent-Maslak district. It sits within walking distance of the Gayrettepe Subway Station and is close to the financial district. The property contains 84 rooms and suites featuring air conditioning, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Facilities include a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool, a Turkish bath, and a sauna. The hotel provides meeting rooms and event spaces, making it a choice for business travellers and families. While the hotel offers various wellness amenities, some guests have reported issues with room maintenance and street noise.What stands out

Indoor pool and health club

Close to public transport

On-site dining and bar

Valet parking available

Watch out for

Occasional street noise

Minor maintenance issues

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