We stayed at the IBIS Istanbul when arriving in Istanbul for two days before going elsewhere in Turkey. This hotel is ideal for a short stay in Istanbul as it is very close to the airport and has free shuttle to the airport. I personally wouldn't recommend this hotel for a longer stay in Istanbul as it is a long way to the centre and furthermore, impossible to leave by foot, bus etc as it is right at the motorway which means you always have to get a taxi to go anywhere. Hotel has only recently opened which means everything is new and clean. There is a nice, large outdoor swimming-pool, restaurant and food are good as well. The only downfall of this hotel is unfortunately its staff which is very unfriendly and indifferent. This is the reason why I would not stay at the IBIS anymore, there are too many lovely hotels with wonderful staff in Istanbul to have to endure the moody faces of this bunch again.

Upon arrival at the IBIS HOTEL ISTANBUL we were greeted with high security at the entrance, we had to enter through a metal detector, then after checking in we went up to the room. shortly after that we took some pictures of the room, witch is very nice and left to eat something at the restaurant. At our return to the room we noticed someone had been there because they sprayed a scent and put back the sings that were left on the bed, also cleaned a cup of coffee. Remember that we had just checked in.... So it seemed weird that the room was serviced so quick. We left the hotel early that next morning and when we got home our camera wish was in our personal luggage had been stolen. only one place and time came to mind. After the high security in the hotel we did not expect to have our possessions stolen in such a short time of our stay. After a nice vacation in Istanbul I came away with a bitter taste of Turkish hospitality. I had a better time at the APRICOT HOTEL in Istanbul Sultanamet area.