Istanbul, Istanbul hotel rooms at the Independent

"This was one of the best stays we’ve had in Istanbul. Never having stayed in Taksim Sq and with a car, we appreciated the valet parking and relatively very easy access off the highway. The location is great to be able to walk and take public transport to most of the great sights. We were upgraded to a large suite and everything from the bedroom, walking closet and large bathroom were superb. The welcome note, fast check in, and snacks in room, with discrete and efficient service were wonderful. Staff were uniformly friendly especially our the guest attendant who took us to our room, welcomed us to the city and showed us the room. It was really a nice welcome in a city and country where hospitality is already very strong. Superb breakfast buffet and service. Finally, the view from the hotel over the city and Bosporus was wonderful. Watch the narrow lanes around the hotel if you’re driving, many dead ends, one ways. Not easy or practical for self parking."

"Great choice "

"Staff were fantastic. Always ready to help. Room was clean and bedding extremely comfortable. Location was superb. "

"Great, attentive staff. Clean and comfortable room."

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"The room was spotless and the staff was superb!!"

"Excellent, service was over expected "

"Very nice staff"

"Clean room, luxury premises, everything top notch. You are locked into their restaurants though (nothing else near) which are quite pricey. "