Elite World Grand Istanbul Basin Ekspres, IstanbulElite World Grand Istanbul Basin Ekspres in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 137 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $136 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Küçükçekmece district, this five-star hotel serves business travellers and families visiting Istanbul. It sits a short drive from Atatürk Airport and provides easy access to the Mall of Istanbul and Ataköy Marina. The property features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool alongside a full-service spa and fitness centre. Rooms include minibars, LCD televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi. On-site dining is available in the restaurant, and guests can utilise the business centre or sauna. While the hotel offers extensive facilities, its location in the Küçükçekmece area means it is situated away from the historic city centre.What stands out

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Full-service spa and sauna

On-site restaurant and business centre

Free Wi-Fi and parking

Watch out for

Located outside the historic centre

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