Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent, IstanbulWyndham Grand Istanbul Levent in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 51 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $214 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Buyukdere Road in the Sisli district, this five-star hotel sits directly beside the Levent Metro Station. It serves business travellers and shoppers due to its proximity to Kanyon Mall and various international offices. The property contains 389 rooms and extensive conference facilities spanning 5,800 square metres. Guests can access a spa, an outdoor fitness centre, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. The hotel operates with mandatory eco-rules as part of its green certification. While the location is central to commercial hubs, the surrounding area is a busy urban thoroughfare.What stands out

Direct metro station connection

Large conference and ballroom spaces

On-site spa and fitness facilities

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Located on a busy main road

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