Does what it says on the box ... very friendly staff, nice location, clean and efficient rooms, grear view on Bosporus ... - so yes go ahead an book you will not be dissapointed - Luxury Hotel it is not .. but then you won`t expect this from an intercont i guess ... - would i come again ... well... more

I have stayed here six or seven times - I've often been left with a great impression and other times, I leave wishing I'd stayed in the Hyatt across the street. Some rooms are out of this world. It is worth paying for a room with Bosphorous view as it is breathtaking. However, while some rooms have a full view... more

I stayed at the Ceylan Intercontinental for 4 nights with my husband. We were upgraded to the 18 th floor, the club level and the room 1824 was lovely with an excellent view on the Bosphorus. Great location , 2 minutes walking to Taksim square and Istiklal street where all the shops and restaurants are. The staff are friendly. The... more

Went for a romantic weekend, and was impressed. Great views of the river, and good location for exploring. Pool and gym area decently sized. more

Very good hotel, good location, decent rooms. One small glitch with the reservation, while quoting breakfast it was not included in the booked price. Try to get rooms on high floors. Excellent view more

This was exactly the sort of oasis of calm and luxury that one needs after a long. stimulating day exploring Istanbul....and it was affordable, with internet rates, albeit no cancellation refund. It's a gamble that paid off well in our case. The well appointed rooms, great beds and linen, huge floor to ceiling whole wall of window, the relaxing outdoor... more

We stayed at the InterContinental as part of a large tour group visiting Istanbul. The location was within walking distance to Taksim square where there were many restaurants and shops. I highly recommend Haci Baba, a restaurant featuring traditional Ottoman cuisine. It was delicious and the staff was so welcoming! The hotel itself was beautiful with a gorgeous view of... more

The hotel is an average hotel in most aspects. The room and bathroom were clean but had a worn out look. The lobby is the same. The room service food was below average as is their service. The whole hotel needs a makeover including the staff. The reception staff was friendlyish but the concierge was extremely unhelpful. I asked for... more

I'll admit that I'm not a regular customer at Intercontinental hotels, that might be the reason why I thought it was just a bit too snobby, too much "gold & glass", but it was very elegant. I stayed at a business room in the corner of the seventeenth floor and had an amazing view over Istanbul and the Bosphorus strate,... more