Occidental Taksim Hotel - Istanbul

$$$$||View on mapIstanbul, TurkeyTopcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkey, 34437|
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Occidental Taksim Hotel - Istanbul
Topcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkey, 34437·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.1
Staff9.0
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples27%
Groups15%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Location9.1
Staff9.0
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.6
Free WiFi8.6
Who stays here
Families42%
Couples27%
Groups15%
Solo9%

4-star city hotel steps from Taksim Square with a full-service spa and indoor pool

Spa & Wellness

Occidental Taksim Hotel Istanbul offers a Wellness and Spa Center that includes a traditional Turkish bath, sauna, hot tub, and massage chair. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool open year-round, with pool towels and bar service provided. The fitness centre features modern equipment, personal trainer sessions, and fitness/spa locker rooms.

Dining

The hotel has two on-site restaurants: Turkuaz Restaurant serves a traditional Turkish breakfast buffet using organic and seasonal products, and Ala-Carte Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. A snack bar, wine/champagne, and special diet menus are also available. 24-hour room service offers breakfast in the room and packed lunches.

Rooms & Family Features

Occidental Taksim offers family rooms with comfortable layouts and amenities, including air conditioning and soundproofed interiors. Renovated in 2015, each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Babysitting/child services and a kid-friendly buffet make it suitable for families on vacation.

Location & Business Facilities

The Occidental Hotel Istanbul is situated 100 metres from Taksim Square, with easy access to shops and public transport. Dolmabahçe Palace is 2 km away, and Lutfi Kirdar Convention Centre, Istanbul Congress Centre, and Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall are within 1 km. The hotel offers meeting/banquet facilities with fax/photocopying and high-speed technology, plus a business centre and express check-in/check-out.

Services & Recognitions

Occidental Taksim received the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2023 award, reflecting consistent guest satisfaction. Valet parking, accessible parking with electric vehicle charging, and airport shuttle service are available. Other services include concierge, tour desk, luggage storage, dry cleaning, and 24-hour security with CCTV.

  • Location: 100 metres from Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
  • Rooms: Renovated in 2015 with 24-hour room service and soundproofing
  • Dining: Turkuaz Restaurant breakfast buffet and Ala-Carte Mediterranean lunch/dinner
  • Wellness: Indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna, hot tub, and massage services
  • Family: Babysitting/child services, kid-friendly buffet, and family rooms
  • Business: Meeting rooms with high-speed technology near convention centres

Licence number: 9038

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 12.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Italian, Catalan, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Persian, Serbian
Building
Number of floors:9
Number of rooms:161
Former name
Lares Park Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Single Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Elegant Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior King Suite
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Handicap parking

Luggage storage

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Jacuzzi
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Occidental Taksim Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 48 £
📏 Distance to centre 3.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 42.7 km
🧳 Nearest airport Istanbul, IST

Location

Topcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkey, 34437
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Topcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkey, 34437
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Topcu Cad. No: 19 Taksim Talimhane, Istanbul, Turkey, 34437
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Square
Republic Monument
350 m
Gallery
IBB Taksim Sanat Galerisi
550 m
Taksim Meydani
Taksim Maksemi
550 m
Restaurant
Faros Kebap
70 m
Restaurant
Portofino Restaurant & Bar
30 m
Restaurant
Sehzade Restaurant
90 m
Restaurant
FEVK Meat & Fish Restaurant
70 m
Restaurant
Musafir Indian Restaurant Since 2004
200 m
Restaurant
View Point Restaurant
70 m
Restaurant
Celebi Kebap Grill
80 m
Restaurant
Elite Restaurant
60 m
Restaurant
Udonya Restaurant
150 m

Reviews of Occidental Taksim Hotel

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FAQ about Occidental Taksim

Which popular attractions are located near Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
You can always visit Istanbul Archaeology Museums, placed 3.2 km from Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel. Another landmark that is worth your while is Dolmabahce Palace located 19 minutes' walk away.
Should we expect an airport shuttle to bring us to the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
Shuttle which will take you to the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel with a 42-minute drive is among the services offered by the property. Please inform the staff about your estimated arrival time.
Can I leave my car in this perfect hotel parking lot for free?
Yes, this perfect hotel provides parking spaces for free.
Is there any public transport available next to the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
The nearest bus station to the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel is Hava Airport, set merely 450 metres away and the closest metro station is Taksim placed within close proximity of the property.
Are there any dining facilities close to the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
Within a 5-minute walk of the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel guests can find street food restaurant Ozzie's 1968'Den Beri Kokorec featuring affordable prices.
Can I eat breakfast at the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel.
What are the booking prices at the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
The prices at the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel start from $113.
What kinds of rooms does the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel offer?
The 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel offers such room types as Junior Suite, Triple Room, and Deluxe Room.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of this perfect hotel?
All rooms of this perfect hotel feature a mini-fridge-bar as well as a safe, some of them boast a sofa.
Does the staff at the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel speak any foreign languages?
Yes, the staff of the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel will help you in Turkish, Russian, Catalan, Arabic, and Italian.
Are there any business facilities featured at the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel?
For business travellers the perfect 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel hotel offers a business centre as well as a photocopy machine and a work desk.
Which facilities are provided in the hotel?
The hotel includes such facilities as a lift and a tour desk, whereas guests' safety will be ensured with a safe deposit box and 24-hour security.
Do you have a pool at the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel?
Yes, the 4-star Occidental Taksim Hotel features a swimming pool.
What children services does the hotel offer?
Such services as babysitting service will be very useful for guests staying at the hotel with their children.
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