Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul

I've stayed in the hotel two weeks during the business trip. The first impression was very positive, the reception clerk was helpful, spoke English, room was spacious. The positive opinion, however, somewhat deteriorated over the next twelve days.

Positives: spacious room (Europe standards), appropraite 5* furnishing, wide choice of stuff for breakfast, helpful staff (I had to change room in the middle of night, due to the other guests and it was quick, and as painless as possible at 2am), free parking for hotel guests, good location (close to the second bridge as well as a metro station).

Negatives: if you need more than "hello, how are you?", you realize half of the people don't speak English!, both me and my colleague had extra minibar items on the bill, but removed upon our protest. The bar (Baradox) offers drinks for ca. 20€ each, but half the normal size and very average taste, also the service is slow, only Turkish speaking.

Unique Quality: views
location (business travellers)

Directions: 4. Levent

A sleek hotel with friendly staff and excellent rooms. Need I say more? recommended for all business travellers due also to its location, in 4.Levent.

Unique Quality: The whole hotel is unique but if I have to choose something it's the window between the shower room/toilet and the room itself. It's great to shower in the sun, even at 130 USD per night!

Directions: Just say 4 Levent.