The Marmara Istanbul in Istanbul, TR

Taksim Square, Istanbul, TR 80090



The Marmara Istanbul, ISTANBUL
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The Marmara Istanbul

The Marmara Istanbul is a modern nineteen-storey hotel situated high on a hill in Taksim Square set 500 metres from the Bosphorus. This towering property features 387 air-conditioned guestrooms, all of which are decorated in smart tones with traditionally-styled furnishings. Modern in-room amenities include satellite TV with pay movies, direct-dial phones with voicemail facilities, minibars, hair dryers, safes and wireless Internet. All rooms also boast views over the city or sea.
Guests can exercise on cardiovascular machines in the health club whilst taking in views of the bustling Taksim Square below. Professional trainers are on hand to offer programmes and there are a wide variety of classes available including aerobics, yoga and dance workouts. Martial arts training is also offered by a qualified karate trainer. The heated outdoor pool is situated in a courtyard surrounded by lounge chairs. Guests can unwind in the sauna, spa tub and traditional Turkish steam bath; massage treatments are also available. Access to the Marmara gym is complimentary to all hotel guests. Dining options include a candlelit panoramic restaurant on the top floor of the hotel serving a la carte Turkish specialities accompanied by live music with dinner dances on the weekends, a French patisserie style café and an informal brasserie. Guests can sip cocktails or coffee in one of the three bars, including the Aqua Lounge with its six metre aquarium. Business guests can enjoy access to six meeting rooms accommodating up to 50 people, as well as a fully-equipped business centre. The hotel is only 100 metres from the busy shopping area of Istiklal Street, one kilometre from Dolmabahce Palace and within five kilometres of many of Istanbul's top attractions, including the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palce and Hagia Sofia. Istanbul Airport is 35 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.


Room Information - The Marmara Istanbul

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One queen and one twin bed. Smart decor with traditionally-styled furnishings. Panoramic views over the Bosphorus and the city. Air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone with voicemail facilities, minibar, hair dryer, safe, and complimentary wireless Internet. Bed Type:  Short Description: Golden horn view room Long Description: One double bed or two twin beds.  Smart decor with traditionally-styled furnishings. Air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial phone with voicemail facilities, minibar, hair dryer, safe, and complimentary wireless Internet connection.

Property Information

Doorman/doorwoman
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour assistance
24-hour front desk

Star rating: 5

Area Activities

- Istiklal Street (shopping) - 100 metres
- The Bosphorus - 500 metres
- Dolmabahce Palace - 1 kilometre (0.5 miles)
- Topkapi Palace - 4 kilometres (2.5 miles)
- Grand Bazaar - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Hagia Sofia (Cathedral) - 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- Sultanahmet Square - 6 kilometres (3.5 miles)

Driving Directions - The Marmara Istanbul

The best way to get from the airport is by taxi. Taxis cost approximately 30TL. The hotel provides an airport shuttle service to the airport between 7 AM and 9 AM at a cost of 5USD. The hotel is 30 metres from the nearest Metro station.
Driving directions: From the airport , take the E5 freeway and exit at Besiktas onto Barboros Blvd. Follow on towards Taksim Square.