I recently stayed at the Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel in Istanbul area, and I must say they truly have no clue what it means to be a five star hotel.

Although they have all the accomodations and the facade of a five star hotel, you get better attitude at a Motel.

We had a group of over 35 people stay at the hotel, and at the end of the stay, ...

best service ever.......stayed in all 5star hotels before.....this is the best
these guys know what it takes
they have got superior service than any 4seasons i have stayed in and by far a more premium location than the kempinski palace hotel

A really superb five-star grand hotel in the heart of the city, near Taxsim Square and the pedestrian Istiklal street. Excellent food, excellent quest rooms and public areas, well-trained and friendly staff, a tremendous "city lights" bar on rooftop with magnificent views of the Bosporus and town. I spent 4 days there, surely I will come back again and again. In one word: Excellent.

I was very pleased with the stay at the Ceylan Intercontinental, it was very clean and very comfortable. It was also very convenient to Taksim, a favorite shopping and dining place. The entrance, (lobby)and lounge was gorgeous and I was stunned by the crystal/glass staircase.
I especially enjoyed being so close ot the district of Istikal ...

This is an excellent hotel in all respects. Service, cleanliness, view, health club - you name it. The rooms were modern and updated with luxury bedding and the staff was extremely friendly.

The level of security was a bit alarming at first. All vehicles are checked at a barrier before entering the property and then there is a metal detector ...

I spend 8 days in this Hotel and i found it very clean and nice to stay in for a vacation. Staff are very helpful and freindly... Rooms are quit small but very clean and i rocmmand high floor rooms to enjoy the nice views. Breakfast Buffe amazing... Very close to the main streets, resturants and shops... Security excellant. If you find it very ...

iloved it cause it is in a nice location and i love to visit istanbul