Elite World Istanbul Taksim, IstanbulElite World Istanbul Taksim in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 145 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $131 a night (cached, not a live quote).Elite World Istanbul Taksim is a five-star hotel situated in the Taksim district, just 50 metres from Taksim Square. The building features neoclassical architecture and contains 245 rooms and suites. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be near Istiklal Avenue, Galata Tower, and Dolmabahçe Palace. On-site facilities include an indoor pool, a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. Guests can access valet parking and various dining options, including 24-hour room service. While the location is central, the hotel's TripAdvisor rating is lower than its other review scores. Rooms include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private hot tubs.What stands out

Close to Taksim Square

Indoor pool and spa

On-site parking available

Neoclassical building style

Watch out for

Lower TripAdvisor rating

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