The hotel itself was nice - spacious rooms, beautiful views of Bosphorus if you're on the correct side of the building. Breakfast had a huge assortment. Hammam treatments were booked in advance and hard to come by - too bad such a popular hotel does not offer more time slots. The location is good if you're looking to be in... more

I've just returned from a 4 day break in Istanbul at the Marmara hotel - the hotel is in a great location - right outside is the bus station, metro and historic tram. Loads of places to eat\drink and shopping right on the doorstep. Plenty of staff on the door to help with bags etc and the internal decor is... more

I stayed at the Marmara for 5 days (May 09) as part of a business school trip. The safe in my room did not work, so I put the "Do Not Disturb" sign on my door-- to keep the staff out (the safe closed, but would not lock. I was told that the hotel was booked, so my room could... more

This is an excellent hotel worth the money given its location and quality of hotel. I always give the 1st preferance to this hotel whenever i visit Istanbul city. The facilities are excellent and the location is the icing on the cake. more

Just back from staying in Marmara Istanbul for 4 nights (10-14 June). I did my reservation via Easytobook.com. The rate for 4 nights stay was EUR645 (which would be EUR162/night). While was making reservation the system showed breakfast included rate than confirmation missed that info. I have contacted hotel directly to check the rate. The hotel replied with confirmation. What... more

I stayed at the Marmara for a wedding and reserved a "Deluxe City View" room. The room I was given was on the 8th floor and had two twin beds. The hotel is very conveniently located right across the street from the metro (which connects to the light rail system to all the sights in Sultanhamet) and across the square... more

We stayed on the 18th floor (a Club Floor) with Bosphorus view Delux room. The views from the room and the Club room were amazing. Note that the Club Room where you will eat breakfast and have drinks all day and a cocktail and hors d'oeuvers time in the afternoon is also on the 18th floor so it's convenient.. The... more

We moved to the Metropark at Taksim Square from the Marmara Hotel at Taksim Square as I was not happy. The Marmara hotel was EUR150 for a double room with breakfast and in comparison the Metropark was EUR90 for a double room with breakfast. Yes the Marmara has a nicer foyer and a pool area but the rooms are VERY... more

Just back from a week's stay at the Marmara, booked by the Istanbul Philharmonic so I'm afraid I have no idea what the price was! As many have mentioned, it is impossible to beat the location. Taksim Square is the hub of life in the area and every mode of transport (bar a boat and even they are only a... more