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Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel

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#346 of 2,095 hotels in Istanbul
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Welcome to Elite World İstanbul Taksim, your Istanbul “home away from home. Elite World İstanbul Taksim aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. While staying at Elite World İstanbul Taksim, visitors can check out Suleymaniye Mosque (2.0 mi) and Ortakoy (2.2 mi), some of Istanbul's top attractions. Elite World İstanbul Taksim offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a concierge and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and a lounge. While in Istanbul, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Elite World İstanbul Taksim, including Hatay Medeniyetler Sofrasi Taksim (0.3 mi), 360 Istanbul (0.6 mi), and Karakoy Lokantasi (1.2 mi). Looking to explore? Then look no further than Dolmabahce Palace (0.9 mi), Taksim Square (0.2 mi), and Galata Tower (1.1 mi), which are some popular Istanbul attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel. Elite World İstanbul Taksim puts the best of Istanbul at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Spa
Wifi
Hot bath
Indoor pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Car hire
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
Baggage storage
Concierge
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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5.0 of 5 stars
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Sehit Muhtar Street No 42 Taksim, Istanbul 34435 Türkiye
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Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel
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Javid M wrote a review 17 Mar
Iran10 contributions19 helpful votes
After the trip to the hotel, my luggage was immediately taken from me and I entered the room quickly. While it was early in the morning, I am very grateful to Mr. Feyze at the reception. It was interesting to me that there was a list of the best people working in the hotel, which helped all the employees behave professionally. Most of the hotels around Taksim Square. They have a small lobby and no swimming pool, but this hotel had a large lobby and a suitable swimming pool with a dry and steam sauna. Excellent access to the bus and metro stations as well as Esteghlal street. The breakfast was good, but it could have more variety. On some days it was more complete and on some days it was a little less varied. Supermarket and pharmacy are located near the hotel. Thanks to the hotel management, which was known to be persistent and did not let things go wrong in the hotel and everything was fine. Considering the reasonable price and the quality provided, I will definitely choose this hotel again. Thank you for caring about passengers.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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RM15SouthAfrica wrote a review Jan 2024
Durban, South Africa3 contributions4 helpful votes
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It took hours of researching before we decided to choose the Elite World Istanbul Taksim. Especially since it was our base, a family of 6 adults for an entire week. Factors we considered: 1. location and distance to transport and Istiklal street, 2. comfort and ambience of the hotel especially since we would be spending Christmas week away from home, 3. Size of the rooms, whether it had separate shower cubicles from tubs, 4. A gym facilty, 5. Breakfast that catered to our Hindu palate. The hotel exceeded all the above expectations! The hotel being a mere 300m walk to the Taksim Square where we were able to catch the train on one side, the bus on the other and if we carry on walking straight ahead we landed at the top of Istiklal Street and the tram that took you to the very end of the street. We were met by the friendliest ELEEF at reception on our check-in at 9am. We were extremely tired after a very long flight but her warm welcoming smile made us feel at ease immediately. She explained the different rooms available, the floors they were situated on and the slight street noise on one side. We eventually settled for the room with the street view despite the slight street noise, which muffled once the aircon/heating was on. She even checked in our 3 rooms early, to our taste, including all 3 upgrades! Thx ELEEF, the rooms set the tone for our trip! We received a raw deal from the airline where most of our luggage did not accompany us when we disembarked. We were frustrated with the airline. Helpless in a foreign country. This is where the real star of the hotel emerged. GUZEL KAMCILI. The Guest Relations Manager. From the start till the day we left 7 days later, she held our hands. She called the airlines every few hours, she emailed, she reported back to us, she even gave us her cellphone number so that we could keep in touch when we left the hotel. It took 4 days for the last of our luggage to trickle in, thanks to her perseverance. And when the luggage arrived she actually surprised us with a little party and a trolley of goodies including handmade luggage cookies! My mom was the most affected with her lost luggage for 4 days and GUZEL went over and beyond to pamper mom. We were also celebrating a wedding anniversary on Xmas day, and GUZEL went out of her way to decorate the room! Wow! She would meet us every morning at breakfast, chat for about 10 min at our table, ask about any concerns we have in the hotel, the luggage situation, how our day has been, etc. GUZEL, you are destined for great things and you are an incredible asset to the hotel. Of note was ALI the breakfast waiter, what an attentive star. By the second day he knew exactly how we all liked our eggs done and what we preferred to drink. The cleaning staff too were excellent. The front desk guys especially the night staff whom we called right into midnight for extra coffee, toiletries or extra blankets never grumbled, it was always delivered. I would recommend this hotel without a doubt. I have travelled to many countries and stayed in many 5 star hotels, but Elite World Istanbul Taksim ticks all the boxes.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Once you step out of the hotel, turn left and walk straight ahead. You will find Taksim square....
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Responded 8 Jan 2024
Dear Misra, Thank you very much for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and sharing your kindest comments with us. We are very pleased to hear that you have been satisfied with the services of our hotel and staff. We strive to provide excellent customer service and it's great to hear we succeeded in making your stay memorable.We very much look forward to welcoming you once again at EW Istanbul Taksim in the nearest future. Yours sincerely, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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Georgeana R wrote a review Feb 2024
35 contributions4 helpful votes
Perfect, I liked everything,can't fault this hotel with anything! Good location,close to the main street in Taksim,clean,professional staff members! Used the spa, the only thing that I wasn't impressed by it was that in order to use the swimming pool you are required to buy a head cap for hygiene reasons,fair enough I understand but I was asked to pay for it 200 TL. I understand it's the hotel rule, but the head caps should be provided for free if you want to provide an inclusive service for your guests. Would return here again!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Elite World Istanbul Taksim, Müşteri Hizmetleri / Ön Büro at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel
Responded 9 Feb 2024
Dear George, Thank you for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us regarding your stay. We are delighted to learn that you were satisfied with the services of our hotel and the performance of our team during your stay. I will be proud to share your kind comments with my colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and remain at your disposal should there be anything else with which we may assist. Yours sincerely, Guzel Khuzina Guest Relations Manager
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Hakan T wrote a review Jan 2024
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Excellent service and staff. Clean room. Complimentary water and coffee &tea every day. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. Small but very good atmosphere in the coffee shop.Free internet. Especially location is very good. Near by taksim square.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Responded 19 Jan 2024
Dear Mr. Hakan, Thank you for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us regarding your stay. We are delighted to learn that you were satisfied with the services of our hotel and the performance of our team during your stay. I will be proud to share your kind comments with my colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and remain at your disposal should there be anything else with which we may assist. Yours sincerely, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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Londontraveller wrote a review Dec 2023
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I travelled with my partner during Christmas 2023, we were so looking forward to our trip but our stay was completely ruined by the hotel. CHECK IN – when we arrived, the staff could not find our booking. We were told to wait in the lobby and 10/15 minutes later they found our booking. We had already paid in advance, but we were asked to pay a deposit which we were happy to pay but found it odd that check in staff asked us “I am going to need the deposit in cash of $100”. I told him I can pay by credit/debit card but did do not feel comfortable paying cash as I have never been asked to pay cash deposit anywhere else. His reply was “I do not know about other hotels, but it is company policy”. When I refused to pay cash, I was told that as the cash deposit is for minibar, they will empty the minibar. At this point I was not going to argue anymore, and I told him you can empty the minibar which they did at the same time I was shown my room (someone came with a white bin bag and emptied the minibar in front of us – so unprofessional). The overall check in experience was so unpleasant, unprofessional and standoffish. ROOM – the room is very dated, does not have ventilation and was extremely hot. We tried to put the aircon on but whatever temperature we set on the thermostat; it constantly threw hot air (essentially working as a heater). We were so tired, we decided to sleep in a hot room given the check in experience was so standoffish and we did not want any more unpleasantness. The next morning, I went to the front desk and explained that the room is too hot, windows do not open and the aircon does not give cold air and we could not sleep well as we were hot and sweating. I was told that “we cannot change the temperature as it is set to one setting”, I said the room is too hot so we cannot sleep in a hot room so can you please do something about it. I was SHOCKED at the answer “As I explained earlier, we cannot change the temperature, you can sleep in the room, just do not turn the heating on and sleep without duvet”. I did not know what to say. In my travels around the world, I have never come across such bad customer service from a hotel which considers it an international hotel. The room was so hot that we had to open our room door so we could get some cooler air from the corridor. Also, though it was a nonsmoking floor, the corridor constantly smelled of cigarettes as if someone was smoking in the corridors. HOUSEKEEPING – the rooms were cleaned very superficially. The floor was not hoovered every day and every time we saw the cleaner we asked her specifically to clean the floor but sometime it was done and other days it wasn’t. The used glasses and cups were never changed and instead dirty glasses and cups were put back next to the kettle. When we started leaving used glasses and cups in the corridor, they were collected but next day were not replaced so we had to call room service to ask for cups and glasses. OVERALL EXPERIENCE – a hugely disappointing experience, the staff needs training to an international standard. None of the staff members looked happy/smiling or willing to offer help. Our trip was completely ruined because we were unable to sleep properly at night, we felt constantly tired and did not enjoy our trip as much as we wanted to. Please AVOID this hotel if you want to have good holidays in Turkey. Istanbul is an amazing city with plenty of good hotels operating according to international standards and where you are treated with respect.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ulrika K wrote a review Dec 2023
Germany1 contribution
Nice and comfortable hotel. Any questions promptly responded. Restaurant staff is nice and polite, breakfast has good variety, good coffee machine. Beds are comfortable, bathrobe is provided upon request. Good speed wi fi.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Responded 28 Dec 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and sharing your valuable comments with us. We are very pleased to hear that in overall you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind mention of our team's friendly service. We thank you very much for your kind feedback since it is always guiding us on our path to continuously improve our services and guest satisfaction. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and to show you our services at their best. Yours sincerely, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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stephen l wrote a review Dec 2023
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It was a great stay. Room was big enough for a couple and had a nice view. If you stay at hotel you can use sauna and swimming pool. Breakfast variable and tasty, good coffee . The hotel design is very beautiful and they had lovely New year decoration.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 30 Dec 2023
Dear Stephen, Thank you for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and for taking the time to share your thoughts with us regarding your stay. We are delighted to learn that you were satisfied with the services of our hotel and the performance of our team during your stay. I will be proud to share your kind comments with my colleagues. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and remain at your disposal should there be anything else with which we may assist. Yours sincerely, Guzel Khuzina Guest Relations Manager
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Safdar R wrote a review Dec 2023
Iceland1 contribution
The hotel is good in every way: central location, rooms are clean and cozy and spacious enough, comfortable beds, fast wi fi, great spa and big indoor pool. There is a good coffee machine at breakfast buffet with nice coffee selection. All staff is nice and friendly. This hotel will be my first choice for my next visit to Istanbul.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 19 Dec 2023
Dear Mr. Safdar, Thank you very much for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and sharing your valuable comments with us. We are very pleased to hear that in overall you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind mention of our team's friendly service. We thank you very much for your kind feedback since it is always guiding us on our path to continuously improve our services and guest satisfaction. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and to show you our services at their best. Yours sincerely, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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Graeme Mauchline wrote a review Dec 2023
Aberdeen, United Kingdom14 contributions4 helpful votes
When i arrive at 02:00hrs and very tired. I finally got my room. When i opened the door and put my bags down. There was already someone in the room, that i wakened up while entering the room. This is not the way to run a hotel especially a well established Hotel. Myself and the guy in the room were both startled by this encounter. I would dread to think what could have happened if i walked into a room with a family or a single female. Would i have been blamed, most likely I would have.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Elite World Istanbul Taksim, Müşteri Hizmetleri / Ön Büro at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel
Responded 18 Dec 2023
Dear Graeme Mauchline, Noticing your rating and review, we have checked our system very carefully and have not been able find a record related to your stay in our hotel, Elite World Istanbul Taksim ( Taksim city center). The reservation that we can see in our system under your name was canceled in the beginning of November. We assume that this review was published on out hotel page mistakenly and kindly ask you to remove it. For any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us directly via e-mail guestrelationsistanbul@eliteworldhotels.com.tr. Kind regards, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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Farhad H wrote a review Dec 2023
31 contributions15 helpful votes
We spent 5 nights in Elite World Istanbul Taksim from December 7th. The hotel is a nice 5star hotel with several deficiencies. Hotel facilities and services are potentially enough for a five star hotel but actually they are not! Location 10/10 Value for money 9/10 Quietness 8/10 Cleanliness 8/10 Breakfast 7/10 Rooms 7/10 Supporting Staff 7/10 Services 6/10 Housekeeping 3/10 Reasons that I probabably not come back to this hotel again: - Windows open to next hotel facades and there is not any city view even on 8th floor. (Picture attached) - Housekeeping is terrible. Once they had come to our room and had only made the bed. They didn't sweep up the room or wash the bathroom, they even left glasses and tea cups dirty! (Picture attached) - There is not even a simple first aid box in the hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Do not reserve standard rooms for 3 people, the 3rd bed will be an uncomfortable folding bed.
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Responded 18 Dec 2023
Dear Mr. Farhad , Thank you very much for choosing Elite World Istanbul Taksim Hotel and sharing your valuable comments with us. We thank you very much for your constructive feedback since it is always guiding us on our path to continuously improve our services and guest satisfaction. Please rest assured that further to your comments this matter has been discussed and evaluated with all relevant team members. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back and to show you our services at their best. Yours sincerely, Guzel Kamcili Guest Relations Manager
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AU$139 - AU$200 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Nearby attractions include U2 Istanbul Irish Pub (0.5 km), Taksim Square (0.4 km), and Taksim Gezi Park (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hafiz Mustafa 1864, Zubeyir Ocakbasi, and Falafel House.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Does Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Hagia Sophia Mosque (3.5 km), Basilica Cistern (3.6 km), and Historic Areas of Istanbul (3.6 km).
Is Elite World İstanbul Taksim Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.