The Marmara Taksim Hotel
5-star high-rise right in Taksim Square with fine views all around

The Point
Chic modern hotel in the Talimhane hotel area, an easy walk to Taksim Square and most of Beyoğlu

Divan Istanbul Hotel
Smaller, locally-run luxury hotel with a longstanding reputation for superb personal service

Ceylan Intercontinental
Asymmetrical sykscraper, totally modern, in a good location with excellent views all around

Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Moderno-Ottoman palace in great location, though few views

Istanbul Hilton
Istanbul's first deluxe hotel, with panoramic views and spacious gardens and grounds

Ritz Carlton Istanbul
High-rise with fine views from the upper floors (most of which are deluxe apartments, not guest rooms), but not convenient for walking

Hilton Parksa Istanbul
4-Star with good views and service, across the valley from Beyoğlu

Swissotel The Bosphorus
Not near Taksim, but on a hill overlooking Dolmabahçe Palace and the Bosphorus