OCCIDENTAL TAKSIM, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Occidental Taksim offers 162 rooms and suites, renovated in 2018. Options include Superior Doubles (24 sqm), Family Suites (65 sqm), and Deluxe Suites with terraces (45 sqm). All rooms feature free high-speed Wi-Fi, LED TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee facilities. Superior rooms have king-size or twin beds, while suites include separate living areas with sofa beds. The Presidential Suite spans 150 sqm with a duplex layout.
Dining Options
The hotel has two restaurants and a café bar. Eat'stanbul serves Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Bistro offers a menu with Turkish and international dishes. Breakfast is buffet-style, featuring organic and locally sourced ingredients. Coffee and snacks are available at the café bar throughout the day.
Wellness & Recreation
The Wellness & Spa Centre includes a sauna, traditional Turkish bath, and massage services (10:00 AM-11:00 PM daily). There's also a fully equipped gym (open 7:00 AM-11:00 PM) and an indoor pool. Yoga classes and personal training sessions are available on request.
Location & Transport
Occidental Taksim is in Beyoglu, 5 minutes from Taksim Square. Dolmabahce Palace is 1.2 km away, while Galata Tower and the Grand Bazaar are within 5 km. Taksim Metro Station is a 5-minute walk, and the Taskisla Cable Car Station is 10 minutes away. Istanbul Airport (ISL) is 45 km from the hotel.
Services & Facilities
The hotel provides 24-hour room service, a business center, and six meeting rooms (capacity up to 460 guests). Additional services include airport transfers (on request), valet parking, and babysitting. Free emergency health support is available via Medline. The concierge can arrange tours and tickets for local attractions.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
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
- 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 features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was truly delightful. The rooms were lovely and clean, offering a comfortable retreat. The service provided by the staff was outstanding, especially Mr Kara and Ms. Wafaa who went above and beyond to make my experience memorable. The location was excellent, placing me near all the attractions I wanted to visit. However, the dining experience could use some improvement, as the food options were a bit monotonous. Overall, a great value for money stay.
When we arrived at the hotel, we were delighted to find a great location, right in the heart of the city and close to many shopping districts and attractions. The rooms, however, were a bit of a letdown with odd smells and poor insulation. The service, on the other hand, was exceptional, especially from Mr Kara and Ms. Wafaa who went above and beyond to assist us. Dining left much to be desired, with reheated options that did not justify the price. Despite some flaws, the hotel's facilities were convenient and functional.
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with a slight issue of smoking smells. The staff is very friendly and helpful, especially Mr Kara and Ms. Wafaa who made the stay enjoyable. The central location is perfect for exploring Istanbul, and the breakfast is well-organized and delicious.
My stay at the hotel was amazing as it made me feel like I was at home, however, there was a weird smell upon arrival and I missed having a balcony option in the room. The location was perfect, right in the center of everything without the noise.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel with a nice room featuring a balcony, but no sunlight or cross ventilation. The small cozy room had a small bathroom equipped with basic amenities. However, there was a weird smell upon entering the room. The location was perfect, just a stone's throw away from Taksim Square providing easy access to public transport and attractions, without the typical noise of a central area. The dining experience was disappointing in terms of food diversity, although the homemade pasta was good. The service was a mix of unhelpful transportation instructions and cooperative staff, with some language barriers but a few exceptionally welcoming individuals like the Arabic receptionist, Wafaa. Overall, a pleasant stay with some room for improvement.
The hotel is conveniently located just a couple of minutes from Taxsim square, providing easy access to public transport and a variety of shops and restaurants. The rooms are cozy and clean, with a small bathroom equipped with amenities but lacking natural sunlight or cross ventilation. The service was exceptional, with multilingual staff including the kind receptionist Wafaa. The dining experience was fresh and tasty, and the overall value for money was good.
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