Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali, IstanbulElite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 135 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $134 a night (cached, not a live quote).Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali is a five-star hotel located in the Maltepe district. Opened in 2018, the property contains 350 air-conditioned rooms and serves both business travellers and families. Facilities include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a full-service spa with a sauna and massage services. Guests can access a business centre, valet parking, and an airport shuttle. The hotel is situated near Hilltown Shopping Center and Emaar Square Mall. While the hotel offers extensive leisure facilities, some guests have noted that the room furniture and walls require maintenance.What stands out

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools

Full-service spa and sauna

Close to local shopping centres

On-site dining and breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Some furniture and walls need repair

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