Ibis Styles Istanbul Merter, IstanbulIbis Styles Istanbul Merter in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 142 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $97 a night (cached, not a live quote).Ibis Styles Istanbul Merter is a 5-star hotel located in the Merter district on the European side of Istanbul. It serves business travellers and tourists who want proximity to Marmara Forum and Metroport AVM shopping centres. The property features a fitness centre, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Rooms are designed with warm colours and include modern interiors. Guests can access an on-site restaurant and a grocery shopping service. While the hotel offers free private parking and easy access to public transport, the pool area has received reports of poor maintenance. The hotel follows specific eco-rules regarding cleaning services.What stands out

Free private parking

Near shopping centres

On-site fitness centre

Close to metro station

Watch out for

Pool maintenance issues

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