Occidental Taksim

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Exterior detail
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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Topçu Caddesi No:19, Taksim, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34037
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dolmabahçe Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪37 min drive‬
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Room options

Superior Room, Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Deluxe

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite with Terrace

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Superior

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Triple Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Terrace

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • City view
  • 180 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior DBL with Terrace

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Suite

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room (2A2C)

  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room (2A3C)

  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Occidental Taksim

Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge and a poolside bar are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Occidental Taksim offers 149 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Memory foam beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Occidental Taksim. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Taksim Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine while dining at Portofino Restaurant
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Treat yourself to aromatherapy, massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • 15 minutes by foot from Dolmabahçe Palace and a 3-minute drive from Galata Tower
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Occidental Taksim offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A children's pool, a sauna, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Occidental Taksim. An area shuttle within 53 kilometres and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Beaux Arts Istanbul hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Portofino Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine.
Turkuaz Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Turkish cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking within 200 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 53 kilometres
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (TRY 530 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (TRY 530 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: TRY 470 to 500 for adults and TRY 235 to 250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Portofino Restaurant
  • Turkuaz Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in shower (75 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (75 centimetre high)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in hallways (112 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (114 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (199 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed (65 centimetre high)
  • Low-height counter and sink (80 centimetre high)
  • Low-height desk (80 centimetre high)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Roll-in shower (217 centimetre wide)
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (115 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (200 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 1999
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Occidental Taksim

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 1500 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 470 to 500 for adults and TRY 235 to 250 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 4500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Self-parking fee: TRY 530 per day
  • Valet parking fee: TRY 530 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 1500 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Occidental Taksim offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 9038
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Larespark
Larespark Hotel
Larespark Hotel Taksim
Larespark Taksim
LaresPark Hotel Taksim
Occidental Taksim Hotel
Occidental Taksim Istanbul
Occidental Taksim Hotel Istanbul

Occidental Taksim Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 513 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, clean, comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed, Abu Dhabi

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carletta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful and the hotel staff were absolutely amazing. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back! The spa services were incredible. If you stay at the Occidental Taksim the spa is a “most do!”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Said

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hosep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Faisal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay very much. The hotel is very convenient by Hava Bus from the airport. The funicular & tram are very close to all the main sights. It was quiet, rooms maintained to a good standard & tea & coffee facilities available. Breakfast is excellent value for money with a huge of array of food & great coffee! The spa was clean and staff welcoming, just what is needed after walking 20,000 steps during the day. Staff are approachable & can speak several languages well. I'd like to say that Seda, a trainee, was very professional at reception & I was very happy to see there were a number of trainees at the hotel and that giving young people an opportunity to enhance their career. A lovely stay that made our time in İstanbul even more memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nasser

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In quiet and safe location, close to airport shuttles and train stations
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

NABIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hossein

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean, good staff and good breakfasts buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iman

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Engin

good location clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

IMRAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sonia Iqbal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were huge ants all over the rooms. It was very scary. When we told the hotel staff. They were not giving us a separate room. Finally after complaining for two straight days they gave us a separate room. We were women and had such a bad time in this hotel due to their negligence and ants. We did not pay for ants to share the room with us. They did not give us any discount or anything to cover such a terrible time. It was very disappointing. I would like to get my money for 2-3 nights back. As I stayed with ants and it was a traumatizing experience to feel that they would be in my clothes or shoes etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jomana Hassan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding experience I had during my recent stay at your hotel. From the moment I arrived until the moment I left, I was truly impressed by the professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail shown by every member of your staff. Your team exemplifies what true hospitality is all about. Every interaction—from the front desk to the restaurant, concierge, and housekeeping—was handled with care, courtesy, and a genuine smile. It’s clear that you not only care about your guests, but also take pride in creating a flawless experience for them. A special mention must be made of the housekeeping team: the rooms were absolutely spotless, with everything perfectly arranged and cared for each day. Cleanliness and comfort are incredibly important, and your team exceeded all expectations in both. The entire hotel was impeccably maintained, and the ambiance throughout made it feel like a true home away from home—only more luxurious. Thank you for your hard work, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. It did not go unnoticed, and it made my stay unforgettable. I look forward to returning in the future and will certainly recommend your hotel to others without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehran

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff, great location, amazing service!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sonia Iqbal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel in a good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Fateh

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a 4 star

This hotel is definitely not 4 star. The room was dated, the bathroom door was rotted from water damage, they didn’t refill the body wash in the shower for our entire stay. The local area is so noisy at night with street vendors setting up to sell bootleg items at 11pm. My next visit to Istanbul will be at a different hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Azizullah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They upgraded us to a 5 star hotel for one night as there was a fire alarm issue at the hotel. They also gave us free dinner and free breakfast every morning. Staff on the front desk were very helpful getting us cheaper cab ride to helping us navigate Istanbul. Rooms were decent size, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bukhari Amro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025