Wyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis, IstanbulWyndham Grand Istanbul Kalamis in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 63 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $225 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, this five-star hotel sits next to Kalamış Marina and Kalamış Park. It contains 210 rooms with views of the sea, the marina, or the city. The property serves both business and leisure travellers, offering seven restaurants and lounges that serve Eastern and Western cuisine. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor heated pool, a fitness centre, and the Blue Harmony Spa. Large event spaces like the Kalamis and Moda ballrooms are available for banquets. While the hotel offers many amenities, the mandatory eco-rules for cleaning may affect some guest preferences. The site is close to Akasya shopping centre and local museums.What stands out

Seven diverse dining options

Heated indoor and outdoor pools

Near Kalamış Marina

Extensive event and ballroom facilities

Watch out for

Mandatory eco-cleaning rules

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