Faros Hotel Taksim-Special Category, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms and Comforts
Faros Hotel Taksim has 30 rooms with premium bedding, pillow menus, laptop-compatible safes, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Each stylish room includes air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, along with minibars and LCD televisions. Certain units feature a seating area. Connecting guest rooms can accommodate families of up to 5 people. Some rooms offer an 8-square-meter balcony with Turkish-style decor and city views. Room options include a 20-meter double twin room with city-style decor, a family room with 3 beds, and a double room with soundproof walls.
Dining Experience
Guests can enjoy international cuisine at Faros, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. There's also a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea is available in common areas. Both international cuisine and brunch are served at the onsite restaurants.
Leisure Amenities
Faros Hotel Taksim offers a small terrace at the entrance with industrial-style exposed lightbulbs and potted plants. Guests can use amenities such as a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a rooftop terrace. A retro-style table sits next to bookshelves with books to borrow and two Mac computers.
Location and Access
Located in Golden Horn, a natural harbour off the strait, Faros Hotel Taksim is near many restaurants with international and traditional Turkish cuisine. Istiklal Street, with restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries, is 400 metres away. Taksim Square, with restaurants, shops, entertainment, museums, and exhibition centres, is within minutes. Famous sights like Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are within reach by public transport. A tram runs between Taksim Square and the Tunel area. Nearby landmarks include Dolmabahce Palace (1.5 km), the Museum of Innocence (1 km), and Taksim Gezi Park (0.5 km).
Hotel Services
Faros Hotel Taksim provides a roundtrip airport shuttle and a free grocery shopping service. The hotel has a 24-hour reception, a bar, a breakfast room, an elevator, an Internet corner, and WiFi. Other services include concierge services, a business center, conference space, and a meeting room spanning 161 square feet.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
