Avantgarde Taksim Hotel, IstanbulAvantgarde Taksim Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 210 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.3, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $109 a night (cached, not a live quote).Avantgarde Taksim Hotel is a four-star property located in the Taksim Square area of Istanbul. It sits close to Istiklal Avenue and Gezi Park, making it a practical choice for travellers interested in the city's cultural and business districts. The hotel contains 124 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions, minibars, and laptop safes. On-site facilities include a restaurant, a fitness centre, and a spa equipped with an indoor pool, sauna, and solarium. Guests can access valet parking and various massage services. While the hotel offers many central amenities, the breakfast quality and selection receive mixed feedback from visitors.What stands out

Near Taksim Metro

Indoor pool and sauna

Professional staff

Modern air-conditioned rooms

Watch out for

Inconsistent breakfast variety

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