The Marmara Taksim

Overall, for a 5-star hotel and for Turkey, it's an average hotel. You book a room with a view of the Bosphorus and get a cramped room on a low floor. The receptionist wasn't particularly kind to us, as we wanted to upgrade to a high floor since we were paying for a room with a view, and they asked for a shower instead of a bathtub. The rooms are relatively small – I understand it's located near Taksim Square, but they're still a bit cramped. The spa area with a pool and pool bar is okay – a nice view of the Bosphorus and a pleasant wellness area. The food isn't bad, but it's nothing special either. The location is good, right by Taksim Square, from where you can walk to one of the main streets with cafes, restaurants, and shops in two minutes. Overall, an average experience compared to other 5-star hotels in Istanbul.

I like this hotel more than the similar ones on the same street , the main entrances is spacious car/taxi can pick up guests and bags conveniently. Besides the security bag check for visitors’ make sure here is safe to stay. Concierge service is excellent.

The hotel needs to be renovated For the price they are charging I don’t find it fair. The staff is nice, But the room need to be seriously re decorated to use the space better. Old style

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the entire staff of The Marmara Taksim. Their exceptional assistance and unwavering support have made my stay truly unforgettable. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work.

I stayed at The Marmara Taksim and unfortunately had a few disappointing experiences. First, the housekeeping staff threw away all of our shopping bags without asking us. They were placed on top of our luggage, and we were planning to use them for gifts. It was very frustrating to find that they had been discarded without our permission. Second, I booked the sauna and jacuzzi and paid in advance. However, after charging my card, the staff told me it was fully booked and asked me to wait for one hour. After waiting, they asked me to wait another two hours. In the end, I wasted 3–4 hours and never got to use the facilities because they were fully booked. If there is no availability, guests should not be charged before confirming the reservation. Finally, communication with the staff was very difficult because the operators spoke very limited English. This made resolving even simple issues frustrating. Overall, the hotel has a good location, but these experiences significantly affected our stay. I hope the management improves housekeeping procedures, reservation management for the spa facilities, and English communication among the staff.

Amazing location! Staff were great and welcoming! Except when we left they didn't care about us anymore 😂 didn't even say goodbye or anything just checked us out. The bathroom could've been cleaned properly because it stunk especially the toilet and the sink smelt too and there was toothpaste splashes on the left side where the power plug is and a bit on the mirror. Otherwise we didn't mind it, definitely recommend it and was recommended to us by siblings who enjoyed their stay last year!

Wonderful hotel, I stayed several times and the quality has not declined. Staff were wonderful and very helpful. My room view was amazing even though my booking was a city view. I always felt that money is well spent and it worth every penny!

Easy without any hassle chk in and chk out, Good central location with public transport stations nearby. Perfect for family.

Book a room for parents and siblings. The room with bosphorus view is superb. The location is right in taksim square where you can walk around and towards istiklal street. The best!