Lionel Hotel Istanbul, IstanbulLionel Hotel Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 172 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.3, Agoda 2.5. Rooms from about $86 a night (cached, not a live quote).Lionel Hotel Istanbul is a five-star establishment situated in the Bayrampasa district. It serves business travellers and families through its ten meeting rooms and child-friendly facilities. The property includes a full-service spa, an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a solarium. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which offers special diet menus, or use the poolside bar. The rooms feature air conditioning and modern interiors. While the hotel provides convenient access to transportation and the Forum Istanbul shopping mall, the surrounding neighbourhood lacks significant interest. The hotel also offers parking and massage services for those staying on-site.What stands out

Full-service spa and indoor pool

Ten dedicated meeting rooms

On-site restaurant with special diets

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Uninteresting neighbourhood

Worn furniture and bathrooms

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