Mercure Istanbul Altunizade, IstanbulMercure Istanbul Altunizade in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 184 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 3.0. Rooms from about $161 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercure Istanbul Altunizade is a four-star hotel situated in the Altunizade business district on the Asian side of Istanbul. It serves business travellers and tourists looking for proximity to Emaar Square Mall and the Bosphorus Bridge. The property features a restaurant serving Turkish and international dishes, a fitness centre, and a spa equipped with a sauna, steam room, and Turkish bath. Guests can access an indoor heated pool and complimentary parking. Rooms include air conditioning and Wi-Fi. While the hotel offers many facilities, some guest feedback suggests the reception staff can be inexperienced. The hotel also follows specific eco-friendly cleaning protocols.What stands out

Indoor heated pool

On-site spa and sauna

Free indoor parking

Turkish and international dining

Watch out for

Inexperienced reception staff

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