Mercure Istanbul West Hotel, IstanbulMercure Istanbul West Hotel in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 2.3 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 238 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.8 before correction: Booking.com 1.5, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $127 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Bahcelievler district, the Mercure Istanbul West Hotel is a 5-star property situated near the World Trade Center and Cnr Expo Fair Center. It features 377 contemporary rooms and suites, making it a practical choice for business travellers and those visiting the Mall of Istanbul. On-site facilities include a full-service spa with a sauna, steam room, and indoor pool, alongside a gym and massage services. The hotel offers free parking and airport shuttles. While the rooms are modern and include Wi-Fi, the location is a distance from the city centre and guests may experience noise from the nearby airport.What stands out

Full-service spa and indoor pool

Free airport shuttle service

Pet friendly accommodation

On-site business centre

Watch out for

Airport noise

Distance from city centre

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