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Taksim
Square, at the northern
limit of Beyoglu,
is the center of the more modern
and upscale portion of Istanbul.
Cumhuriyet
Caddesi (Republic
Avenue) runs north from Taksim
to the districts of Elmadag, Harbiye, Nisantasi and Sisli,
some of Istanbul's high-status
addresses. It's no wonder that most
of the city's 5-star luxury hotels
are here. Expect to pay
at least TL250
to TL500
for a double room in any of these
places.
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Walking
from Taksim
Square north on Cumhuriyet
Caddesi, Here's what you'll find:
Hotel
The Marmara, a modern
high-rise right in Taksim
Square,
always bustling with groups,
meetings, and social events for
the locals, with good views all
around from the upper floors.
Divan
Oteli, smaller, locally-run,
with a longstanding reputation
for superb personal service and
fine cuisine, this is a gem known
and appreciated mostly by the
Turkish upper class.
Hyatt
Regency Istanbul Hotel,
at the far end of the block from
the Divan, richly designed and
decorated, and well located,
with a swimming pool, but no
great views.
Ceylan
Inter-Continental Hotel,
asymmetrical sykscraper, totally
modern, in a good location with
excellent views all around from
the upper floors.
Istanbul
Hilton Hotel, la
grande dame of Istanbul
luxury hotels, it had the pick
of the best locations, and is
still superb with its panoramic
views and spacious gardens and
grounds.
It's easy to reserve
a value-priced private airport
transfer to the hotel
in a Mercedes-Benz vehicle
that costs only slightly more than
a taxi,
and significantly less than two taxis
(which you'll need if you have 4+
people and/or lots of luggage), and far
more pleasant, comfortable and trustworthy. More...
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