Amy Adejokun
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This little hotel located in the lively centre of Istanbul, close to Taksim square, has both authentic charm and a modern style.
Without being overbearing, it offers very decent services to its diverse clientele, whether their needs be of the classic sort or more business-oriented.
This is definitely an address to keep in mind, especially for the welcome it offers its guests.
Located next to Marmara Pera, this establishment is around 10 minutes away from Taksim square, in the neighbourhood of the same name.
Easily accessible from this area, which constitutes Istanbul's business centre, the Peak is located around 20 minutes away by car from Ataturk international airport.
You can also take the underground to Taksim station and then walk the rest of the way to the hotel. The neighbourhood is safe and very lively in the evening, once the partygoers replace the business people.
The classic guest rooms at the Peak are the standard rooms, of which there are about 100 (93 to be exact), and there are also 6 deluxe rooms.
Quite small, they are nicely furnished in a pleasant style that includes some designer touches, and this attention to detail can already be seen in the hallways.
For amenities, you'll have everything you could need, from air-conditioning to Internet access, as well as a plasma-screen television offering international channels, a safe, and a mini-bar (all free).
In the spacious bathroom you will find a nice assortment of welcome toiletries.
This establishment is characterised by a modern and bold style. Known for its restaurant by the business people who work in the area, but also by tourists, the Peak offers comprehensive services to its guests.
Its layout gives a certain geometry to the buildings, thanks to the way in which the decor plays with the paintings, pictures, placement of the small sofas, and the orientation of the lights. The Peak offers a very seductive youthful style that manages to avoid being slotted into a particular category.
A meeting room is available for guests staying at the hotel as well as an exterior clientele. It has a round table at its centre and can seat around 140 people (thanks to a system of removable wall sections).
The small theatre reveals a carpeted space with no embellishments.
You will find two restaurants at this establishment, one in the lobby area and a second one for meetings.
The first one generally receives business people from the area during the day, who take advantage of their lunch break to organise business meetings with their colleagues.
The brasserie-style cuisine includes snacks but also more hearty dishes, mostly constituting local recipes and specialties from Istanbul.
In keeping with the rest of the building, this restaurant is modern and pleasant in style, and serves both elaborate and simple dishes in a colourful setting looking out onto the street.
The second restaurant at this hotel is reserved for special occasions. Comprised of a large, long room it unfortunately does not have any windows.
Here, the food on offer is the same, but there is the possibility of combining the menu offered by the Peak with another, exterior restaurant.
This hotel was built in 1996 but it has been renovated since and has managed to stay in good condition.
The restaurant is open at lunchtime to both guests and the general public and is a meeting point for business people who work in the area.
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Pascal V.
"hotel idéalement situé dans le centre ville,tres bonne accueil.
la situation de l'hotel (centre ville) l'accueil la restauration
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Hassan L.
Situation excellente, au coeur d'un quartier animé (Taksim) Excellent séjour
L'emplacement, la facilité d'accès, les taxis en nombre devant l'entrée, les bars et restaurants très nombreux et très variés aux abords immédiats, la sécurité ambiante.
Connexion wifi pas terrible et télé payante manque piscine
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