Crowne Plaza Old City, IstanbulCrowne Plaza Old City in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 175 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.9. Rooms from about $146 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the historic peninsula in Istanbul, this 5-star hotel sits 400 metres from the Grand Bazaar. The building dates back to 1922 and combines Ottoman architectural elements with contemporary interiors. It serves travellers interested in visiting the Laleli Mosque or Topkapi Palace on foot. On-site facilities include a spa, fitness centre, indoor pool, and a restaurant. Guests have access to secure parking and a business centre. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules where room cleaning is an opt-in service. While the location is central, some guests have noted that certain rooms are small or require maintenance.What stands out

Close to Grand Bazaar

Indoor pool and spa

Soundproof rooms

On-site dining

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Maintenance issues reported

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