Mercure Istanbul Bakirkoy  

In Bakırköy, Istanbul — a modern 4-star city hotel a short walk from Capacity Shopping Center and Bakırköy Square and minutes from Ataköy Marina. A quick drive or metro ride puts you near the Historical Peninsula, with the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar roughly 10 km away; Istanbul's main airports sit about 49 km out.

About 80–92 air-conditioned rooms feature minibars, flat-screen/LCD TVs, seating areas, desks and laptop-compatible safes, plus wired and wireless internet. Rooms lean modern-city chic — think pastel tones with dark wood, floor-to-ceiling windows and rainfall showers; some rooms offer balconies or terraces.

A full wellness zone includes a spa with massages and facials, a Turkish bath, sauna, fitness centre and an indoor pool (note: the pool and hot tub close seasonally). Other perks include a health club, concierge, gift shop/newsstand, babysitting/children's play area, free on-site valet parking and a 24-hour front desk — plus easy access to nearby shopping and the marina for fresh sea-breeze mornings.

A 24-hour business center and banquet facilities support meetings and events, with complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet and roundtrip airport shuttle service available for a surcharge.

On-site dining includes one or more restaurants serving traditional Turkish dishes alongside international options, a coffee shop for snacks and a bar for evening drinks; buffet breakfast is available for a fee and limited room service is offered.