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Hotel Grand Star


Hotel Grand Star
Siraselviler caddesi No. 79/1 | Taksim, Istanbul 80090, Turkey
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5 of 5 stars
dutchwanderer 11 contributions
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Jan 23, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Especially in big cities like Istanbul, one’s opinion about accommodation will be influenced by the price paid. My wife and I stayed here for a week at an o.k. rate and we thought it was great. The location is superb, almost right around the corner from Taxim and the Istiklal Caddesi. Metro, tram and busses all within a few hundred... more

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3 of 5 stars
Vyvyverney 4 contributions
Athens - Greece
Sep 24, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Couples

In general, it is a rather good hotel, clean, safe, well located near the Taksim square and in a walking distance from the Center of Conventions. People who are working at the reception are very kind but there are few among them talking English with fluency. The breakfast does need to be improved, many tasteless things are showed and I... more

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1 of 5 stars
okc2305 1 contribution
london/tuebingen/istanbul
Jul 28, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We have been many times to Istanbul before and love this city. This time we thought of staying close to our friends and in their area Cihangir which is beautiful and selected the 4 star rated Hotel Grand Star due to its location as it is close by to our friends home. We now terribly regret our choice! Rooms were... more

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2 of 5 stars
fpyucel 1 contribution
Ankara
Dec 5, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/4 found this review helpful

It was mentioned as 4 star hotel. Bosphorus View is definetely 5 stars but all other facilities are below 2-star quality (Service+Staff) Especially they offer the worst breakfast I have ever had... Food items + Beverage were not even upto a star qulity hotel. Very low quality, cheap, not enough variety food served in unconditional environment. Quality improvement + Renovation... more

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5 of 5 stars
scouser_explorer 1 contribution
liverpool
Oct 28, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

room comfortable, bed superb, hotel facilities were abovee average and the continental breakfast was fresh, and of good quality and variety, the staff were extremely helpful and the hotel bar has terrific views over the old istanbul lookin onto the bosphorus in the distance, due to the hotel being based in the superb location, which is extremely central for all... more

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4 of 5 stars
OMARSaudiArabia 1 contribution
Saudi Arabia
Aug 19, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at Grand Star with my family in 2 triple rooms in block # 3 which is a renovated building with new good furnitures and a split air condition. Really we enjoyed staying at Grand Star Hotel. more

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2 of 5 stars
Spirit2006 5 contributions
Doha
Oct 30, 2006
5/7 found this review helpful

Well, a four star hotel this is not. However, if you want to be in the centre of the old city, and minutes from Taksim Square, then definitely book this place. The hotel is very clean, the continental breakfast was extensive. The walls, however are paper thin, and I could here the guest in the next room breathing!!! Add to... more

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3 of 5 stars
Massimo1 66 contributions
San Diego, California
Oct 7, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
3/5 found this review helpful

The hotel is not 4 star, as my travel agent, who apparently stays there, says it is. However, it is clean and neat - so say 2.5 to 3 stars. The hotel gets a mix of tour groups and solitary travelers, probably due to price and location. It's alright if you are on a reasonable budget and don't want to... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Athens, Greece
Mar 8, 2006
8/10 found this review helpful

We booked the hotel through the internet, therefore we managed to get very low prices, compared to the services provided. The hotel was clean and its staff very polite and most of them english speaking (which is quite rare in Istanbul). Many of its rooms have view over the sea so you should ask for one upon your arrival. Also,... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Norway
Feb 23, 2006
6/9 found this review helpful

Managed to survive in the hotel for 6 nigths. No view except to the streeets and other buildings. You have to go to another hotel/ place to see anything. Promised free pool - had to pay. Promised free pick-up from airport - waited for 2 hours before I got my selves a taxi. No excuse from the hotel. No working... more

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