Great location very near to Taksim Square and the Metro Station which connects to Sishani in one and Sisli & Levent (Canyon & Metro City Shopping Centre) in the other direction. Taxis to go to other places are always available in that city area. Lots of small shops & restaurants around the hotel. * Friendly staff at the reception with... more

Okay so not a 4* by western standards and the reception staff are quite rude who don't greet you in anyway, but the rooms are clean, layout is good all modcons. Breakfast is pleasant, typical continental although not much fresh fruit which is a shame as lots on the markets. Coffee fresh and waiting staff fine when you eventually catch... more

My partner and I stayed there last week, it was billed as 'gay friendly' on an Istanbul Gay tourist site. 10 out of 10 for facilities, comsidering it's 4 star and roughly £110 per night. But the rude staff, with the exception of the guy who showed us to our room was breathtaking. No one sayed hello, goodbye, no one... more

The hotel is literally 100m from Taksim Square and is very convenient for exploration of Istanbul. I would agree with some of the other reviewers that in fairness it should be a 3 star. The reception and lobby is clean, the staff very helpful, especially the concierge who went out of his way to sort cabs and try to help... more

in the middle of the Istanbul center, renovated, friendly atmosphere... there is also free turkish bath, gym, indoor and outdoor pool...and a nice terrace bar... more

Good location in a safety street near taksim square and Istiklal street. Clean hotel and rooms, nice design. internet WIFI in all rooms. open buffé for breakfast in a nice restaurant. roof restaurant and swimming pool with bosphorus view. clean indoor swimming pool with jaccusi and sauna . turkish Hammam and sport room. BUT: small room ( specially for double... more

The hotel is listed as 'gay friendly' - but if you are gay and thinking of visitng Istanbul - think again! The rooms were VERY clean and actually quite good in terms of decor but the icy reception staff left us in no doubt that we were (just) 'tolerated' rather than welcome. If you are into the 'gay' areas of... more

I must admit, I read the other reviews and I was a bit concerned about staying here. I travel all over the world and have stayed in all different types of hotels and I must say that the Taksim Gonen Hotel exceeded my expectations. I had a single room and I must admit it was a little small, but well... more

We have just returned from a visit to Istanbul, a three-night in this hotel seemed a lot Langer. The hotel location is good, and the breakfast buffet is very good. The hotel is rated four stars, it should not be more than three. The air conditioned does not work, the weather outside was nicer than the inside the rooms that... more