Taxim Express  

In the center of Istanbul, just a short hop from Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Walkable to Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bosphorus and the Istanbul Congress Center for easy sightseeing or business runs.

A city-smart property with 108 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, flat-panel TVs, in-room safes and coffee/tea facilities. Bathrooms come with a shower or bathtub and hairdryer; deluxe rooms offer Bosphorus views. Elevator access and staff speak English and Russian.

24-hour reception, bar, restaurant and a coffee shop for quick snacks. Concierge and tour desk can book excursions and transfers. Services include laundry, dry cleaning, car rental, safe-deposit box and on-site parking — perfect for late nights and early departures.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout, a 24-hour business center and meeting room options. Complimentary newspapers in the lobby and a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge.

An on-site restaurant and coffee shop serve meals and snacks, while the bar/lounge is ready for cocktails. 24-hour room service keeps things flexible and a complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.