We went for a music show. Food was okay and entertainment was okay too, nothing too memorable. They…read morehad Turkish dances, belly dancing, Georgian dances and Karaoke at the end.....food was okay too. I paid €30 so I was not disappointed.

Moda deniz klübü a privatized social club that requires membership . We had to attend to a wedding…read moreceremony with my wife. Lovely food very good location and music.

Feshane, in Haliç/Istanbul. This place used to be a factory of "fez", the traditional hat of the…read moreOttoman. After being built in 1826 and being in service for 160 years, Feshane was re-constructed in 2000 and its has been hosting domestic and international organizations since.

This is a very luxurious Hyatt property located inside the Maçka Palas in Nişantaşı. The building…read moreis gorgeous and was built in 1922 by Italian architect Giulio Mongeri on the former site of a Sultan's palace. The architecture is Milanese style and originally part of the nearby Italian Embassy before opening as a luxury hotel in 2008 after a long restoration. It's located a few blocks from a huge and beautiful park, in the most luxury shopping area of Istanbul, with lots of high-end shops like Gucci and Hermès nearby. But what I really like about the area is it also has many cool little indie shops, ice cream parlors, fruit stands and fun neighborhood coffee shops nearby as well, so it has a fun local character as well. The crowd in the surrounding neighborhood is young, upscale, hip and diverse. After waking around Nişantaşı (where the hotel is located), one of my local friends said to me, "Now you know what rich Istanbul is like." :D The staff make this hotel absolutely incredible and Ibrahim at the front desk is great. Also, Leyla Kiper with guest services is exceptional. She was so wonderful when she greeted me at reception and is funny and caring. Leyla is a real asset to the hotel. Some of the hotel rooms even have their own private hammam in the bathroom with a steam shower. The beds are extremely comfortable. Rooms also feature a special faucet with filtered water. The hotel gym is exceptional and is very glitzy and high-tech. I really enjoyed using the beautifully maintained equipment. Breakfast is one of the best hotel breakfasts that I've had in Turkey with traditional Turkish dishes offered as well as fantastic pastries, and healthy juices. Basically anything you could ask for. The pool is more of a lap pool and looks pretty but it's definitely usable. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you enjoy upscale modern luxury hotels, like high-end shopping but want to be in an area that feels affluent and local but not very touristy.

The best hotel we have ever stayed at. We were welcomed by all staff. The concierge always helped…read moreus with recommendations for walking and dining. They were able to upgrade our room to a premium king suite - it did not fall short of its name! The room was spacious. The bed felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. The bathroom included a full steam room, hamam, tub, and shower. We were stocked with le labo products (the best)! Now on to the breakfast - where to begin. Everything tasted so fresh and fantastic. They have entrees to prepare for you as well as a large buffet spread. Fresh juice and coffees brought to your table! There is a lovely park just a block away that we walked through twice. If I'm ever back in Istanbul, I'm staying at the Park Hyatt.

Great location and a beautiful pool! Wonderful and courteous staff at check in; shout out to Medin,…read moreIdil & Mike at the front desk for five star service. Fabulous spa and complete gym and fitness area. Rooms are super comfortable. It's not the latest tech and the latest decor but everything works well, it's beautifully maintained and the service is friendly and fantastic. The breakfast is very good. I really like the marble bathroom in the king room. It's enormous with a gigantic bathtub and shower. You don't get all the toiletries in the room like toothbrushes and things, but you can ask for them and they will bring them to you. It's a pretty good value as well and it's centrally located if you want to explore the Taksim area and walk around. Good choice for Istanbul.

I stayed here for two nights recently while in Istanbul and my only wish is that I could have…read morestayed longer! After arriving from the airport, the helpful bell staff whisked my bags away for me and I checked in quickly and easily with the friendly front desk staff. The bellman carried my bags to my room and gave me a quick overview, which was very helpful. The room was spotless and thoughtfully laid out. There was a nice desk which I used for work, a nice lounge chair, and comfortable bed with plenty of lights. There was a TV which I didn't turn on. The bathroom was huge, with a nice soaking tub and a freestanding shower. The toilet was in a nook off to the left and it came with a bidet sprayer on the side. The amenities were great...they didn't have a strong smell which I appreciated because some hotels have shampoos/soaps with such strong scents, it makes my eyes water. These were nice and subtle. I slept very well in the bed. The pillows were very comfortable (not too soft) and the room was dark and quiet at night. Staff everywhere were helpful and kind. I didn't have a chance to use amenities like the breakfast that was included in my rate, nor the gym or pool area but everything looked great. I want to come back just to use the pool! The location is terrific...just a few minutes walk to Taksim Square, where you can find plenty of restaurants as well as the Metro. Traffic is so crazy in Istanbul that you can often save time with the Metro...I live in New York so riding the subway here is like living in the lap of luxury. It's so clean and orderly and it doesn't smell! My room had a Bosphorus view, which costs extra but is worth it. I really enjoyed my stay here from the room, to the location to the excellent service. Would 100% recommend.

Fantastic! Located close to many Istanbul attractions. Great staff - very friendly and…read moreprofessional. Nice amenities and two restaurants inside. Food was delicious. Breakfast is included and was a truly wonderful assortment of options. I stayed for a week. It was quiet inside and stepping out placed you into a bustling district with many things in walking distance. Rooms were clean and the housekeeping staff was friendly and attentive. If you're traveling to Istanbul I highly recommend staying at Lionel Hotel.

We were brought here after our Turkish Airline flight was delayed. The hotel itself is beautiful!!…read moreStaff were great. Our room was more of a suite with a big bed, vanity, living room, closet, and massive bathroom with a big fancy tub, his/her sinks and shower. The location has an indoor pool, bar, restaurant, meeting rooms, rooms for events. Breakfast was included, and it was a great spread: omelette bar, pastries, olives, cheeses, cold meats, hot foods, fruits, salads, juices, coffee, tea, etc. it's about a 15 minutes drive from major attractions, easily accessible by taxi or Uber. Since the price was covered by Turkish Airlines we can't speak to the price, but it's a great spot!

Would you like to spend evening in a church? The Hall is the place. Mysterious church building with…read morethe history of 140 years is hosting in its walls a warm The Hall today. And The Hall is hosting You with the deepest kindness and openness. Sweetheart in her 30's as a bartender (rare for Istanbul) is the best prove for that. Numerous spaces in the Ottoman hall style branching to the left and right let there be the places for whispering your little sins.

I hope I'm rating the right place, this was a very fancy restaurant/ event hall that used to be a…read morepalace. It's right on the water, and the property inside and out is amazing. The inside of the building does feel like a palace and eating inside a room on the second floor was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had. Very impressed.