Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul

In Levent's buzzing business district, minutes from Kanyon Mall and Özdilek Park. This 5-star Istanbul (Beşiktaş) hotel sits a short drive from Taksim and Galataport and within easy reach of the Bosphorus and Dolmabahçe. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it puts city sights and shopping at your feet.

Rooms are modern and comfy with air conditioning, fireplaces in select rooms, LCD TVs, minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Expect complimentary bottled water, toiletries and selective room extras like robes and slippers depending on category. The vibe is sophisticated city-luxe with clean, contemporary finishes.

A full-service ESPA spa offers 11 treatment rooms plus a sauna, steam room, spa tub and Turkish hammam with massages and specialist therapies. There’s an indoor pool, health club/fitness center and a nightclub on-site. Concierge, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), tour desk, airport transfer and parking services keep plans simple.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout, a 24-hour business center and a conference center with seven meeting rooms. Limo/town car service and roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee.

Two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge serve meals and drinks, with 24-hour room service and buffet breakfast available for a fee. Plenty of renowned nearby dining options — think Nusr‑Et, Ulus 29 and ZUMA — for local and upscale flavors.