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Melas Hotel Istanbul 5*
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Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services and a hair salon.
With a stay at Melas Hotel Istanbul in Istanbul (Beşiktaş), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Zorlu Performing Arts Center and Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bosphorus Bridge and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Taksim Square.
Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible parking
Installations
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour health club
- Children's pool
- Conference space
- Full-service spa
- Spa services on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible airport shuttle
- Airport transport - pickup (surcharge)
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business centre
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Computer station
- Concierge services
- Conference space size (feet) - 646
- Conference space size (metres) - 60
- Covered parking
- Covered parking
- Coworking spaces
- Designated smoking areas
- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
- Distance from property (ft) - 656
- Distance from property (metres) - 200
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Electric car charging station
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Fitness classes on site
- Free WiFi
- Free reception
- Free self parking
- Free valet parking
- Garden
- Grocery/convenience store
- Hair salon
- Handrails in stairways
- Infant/toddler toys
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Lift
- Lockers available
- Luggage storage
- Miniature golf on site
- Multilingual staff
- No accessible shuttle
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Number of hot tubs - 1
- Number of indoor pools - 1
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Outdoor furniture
- Pilates classes on site
- Playground on site
- Pool sun loungers
- Porter/bellhop
- Reception hall
- Renewable energy source - solar
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Sauna
- Secured parking
- Secured parking
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Steam room
- Street parking
- Terrace
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Turkish bath/Hammam
- Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
- Visual alarms in hallways
- Water dispenser
- Wedding services
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
Discover the destination
Known first as Byzantium, then Constantinople, and now Istanbul, the city nicknamed "the second Rome" is overflowing with history. Located at the crossroads between Asia and Europe, it is home to a cosmopolitan population that is rightly proud of its ancient heritage. Explore the city on a tour that will take you from the Hagia Sophia to Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a glass of apple tea on the Galata bridge and in the evening, relax in a traditional hammam.
Important information about your destination
Customs and traditions
When visiting mosques, shoes must be removed. Women must cover their heads. It is advisable to avoid visiting mosques on Fridays or at prayer time.
Nudism is forbidden. It is advisable to avoid kissing too demonstratively in the street, especially in more conservative regions and areas.
In some museums, an admission fee may be charged for taking photographs.
Time difference
Ankara in Türkiye is located in the UTC/GMT+3 time zone all year round.
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Ankara, Türkiye
Electricity and internet access
In Türkiye, type F sockets are used (European standard).
Internet access is highly developed in Türkiye, with a secure WiFi network in the vast majority of hotels, as well as cellular connections.
Safety
Safety is generally good in Türkiye, with very few incidents of assault reported. However, it is essential to remain vigilant. Make sure you keep an eye on your personal belongings when travelling. Keep valuables, such as your passport, in locked suitcases or in your room safe. Carry only the money you need. Avoid deserted alleyways, especially at night. Watch your pockets and bags, both in town and around airports.
As in all major cities, extra vigilance is recommended in tourist areas, particularly in Istanbul, where it is advisable to look after your personal documents.
Taking a stance on subjects of a political nature, particularly on social networks (including sharing) in Türkiye, may result in a ban on entering or leaving Turkish territory and in some cases in criminal proceedings.
Currency
The official currency is the Turkish lira, and you can change your money in exchange offices, hotels and banks, of which there are many, especially in the big cities. In some tourist areas, the euro is occasionally accepted.
Weather
The best times to visit Türkiye are spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November). In fact, midsummer temperatures can be very high (around 35-40°C), which can make cultural visits less enjoyable. Ideal, however, for beach activities.
Languages
The official language in Türkiye is Turkish, but there are other minority languages spoken by some locals (Arabic, Greek...) and English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
Accommodation quality
The quality of accommodation in Türkiye varies, but in general it can be said that it is often comparable to European standards, especially in large cities and tourist areas.
Food quality
Internationally renowned, Turkish gastronomy offers a wide range of culinary specialties to suit all tastes. The general quality of food and food safety is very good, especially in tourist areas.