The Marmara Taksim, IstanbulThe Marmara Taksim in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 122 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $179 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Marmara Taksim is a five-star hotel situated at Taksim Square in Istanbul. It contains 388 rooms featuring minibars, cable TV, and air conditioning. The property serves business travellers and tourists through its meeting rooms, business centre, and central location near shopping and entertainment districts. On-site facilities include a fitness centre, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, and an outdoor pool. Guests can access valet parking and secure parking on the premises. While the hotel offers many amenities, the Booking.com rating is notably lower than other review platforms. The interior was updated in 2014 to provide a modern aesthetic.What stands out

Central Taksim Square location

On-site spa and pool

Pet friendly policy

Valet parking available

Watch out for

Lower Booking.com ratings

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