Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Ortakoy Bosphorus By Ihg, Istanbul

Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Ortakoy Bosphorus By Ihg - A 5-star Bosphorus hotel with outdoor pool, business facilities, and waterfront dining

Located in the heart of Besiktas, this 5-star Istanbul hotel occupies a prime spot in Ortakoy's waterfront square, where visitors gather for impromptu concerts and café culture. The Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Ortakoy features 102 air-conditioned rooms equipped with LCD TVs, minibars, and premium bedding, with views of either the sea or hotel gardens. The Hemera Restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes throughout the day, while the Lobby Bar offers morning coffee service. The property includes an outdoor pool, health club with sauna, and comprehensive business center with meeting facilities. Crowne Plaza's location puts guests within 0.3 miles of Ortakoy Mosque and Cultural Center, a 15-minute walk from Yildiz Park and Palace, and 6 miles from Taksim business district. The hotel provides roundtrip airport shuttle service, with Sabiha Gokcen International Airport 28 miles away.

Pros

Direct access to Ortakoy's waterfront entertainment square

Walking distance to multiple historical landmarks including Ortakoy Mosque and Yildiz Palace

Surrounded by local dining options including traditional kebab houses and pizzerias

Express check-in and check-out services available

Cons

28 miles distance from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport

6 miles from main business districts of Levent and Maslak