Akka Hotels LushvsThe Marmara Taksim
Both The Marmara Taksim and Lush Hotel Taksim are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, The Marmara Taksim ranks slightly higher than Lush Hotel Taksim. The Marmara Taksim comes in at 76 with recommendations from 4 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Akka Hotels Lush
Siraselviler St 12, Taksim, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Maybe it's hip because it's a pioneer -- Siraselviler Avenue used to be a bit dicey, but it's now very close to having a clean bill of health." Full review
Concierge
"The lively nightlife and shopping area around Beyoğlu is generally neglected by hotel entrepreneurs... the Lush is the first to offer interesting accommodation without the fanfare."
Jetsetter
"Eclectic hotel with arty rooms and bags of character in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim Square." Full review
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You can choose from cereals, pastries and Turkish favorites — sesame-covered simit, goat cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and yogurt — ask the waiter for Turkish tea and eggs made to order.
Lonely Planet
"One of a fast-sprouting crop of boutique hotels around town, this self-consciously hip place has 35 attractive rooms of varying sizes, all of which are individually decorated and full of amenities."
The Marmara Taksim
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Marmara is an excellent choice for those traveling for business or pleasure, particularly for its towering location above central and bustling Taksim Square." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
Star Service
"In the modern heart of this sprawling metropolis, this hotel enjoys perhaps the best location for those who prefer not to stay in the historical surroundings of Sultanahmet across the Golden Horn." Full review
i
The staff is geared toward groups and seems to overlook individual requests.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square." Full review