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Barcelo IstanbulvsInterContinental Istanbul

Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, InterContinental Istanbul is the choice of most writers compared to Marti Istanbul Hotel. InterContinental Istanbul comes in at 80 with positive reviews from 6 sources like Oyster, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.

Barcelo Istanbul
7/10
Abdulhakhamit Cad., No: 25/B, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $83/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In central Taksim, interiors that celebrate contemporary Turkey surround a gleaming central atrium and boast a sophisticated style with nods to Turkey's rich design and textile heritage." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located in Istanbul's bustling Taksim neighborhood, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a microcosm of the city itself, bringing together the old and the new, the traditional and the modern." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The newest member of Istanbul's ever-expanding design-hotel scene, the Marti is a 270-room venture playing heavily on Turkish art and culture." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"It’s impossible to completely abandon feelings of unease when going to a hotel restaurant, given the odds that you’ll be faced with an exaggeratedly serious place that reeks of formality...." Full review
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  It’s difficult to choose among the main courses, which is unsurprising given that you’re dining at a restaurant where the chef’s previous establishments in both Switzerland and France received Michelin stars.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In the heart of the city’s business district of Taksim, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a thoroughly modern example of Istanbul’s contemporary face." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
80.0
"Located in central Taksim, a neighborhood just north of downtown Istanbul, the Marti Istanbul Hotel attracts both business and leisure travelers." Full review
InterContinental Istanbul
7/10
Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $102/night
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  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Near Taksim Square, with a new spa that features a glass-walled circular relaxation room overlooking the Bosporus. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is one of the top hotels in Istanbul with first-class facilities for groups, visitors and business travellers."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel shines with a high level of service, and the ample staff performs even the dreariest task with the focused attention of a whirling dervish. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Modern five-star high-rise at the edge of Gezi Park, with an outdoor pool and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Oyster Oyster
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"The InterContinental Istanbul is an elegant luxury property located in Taksim, the center of modern life in Istanbul, about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located within walking distance of Taksim Square and Lütfi Kırdar the hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
38.0
"Overlooking Taksim Square, the InterContinental Istanbul offers a prime location for sightseeing in Istanbul." Full review

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