In the heart of Istanbul, Occidental Taksim is within a 5-minute drive of Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace. This family-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Grand Bazaar and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Topkapi Palace.

Make yourself at home in one of the 149 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This Beaux Arts hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 53 kilometers.

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Portofino Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).