Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Florya by IHG
Seaside hotel next to the Aqua Mall with panoramic water views, varied breakfasts, and attentive staff.
The verdict
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Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Florya is a seaside property located right by the picturesque promenade, aquarium, and Aqua Mall. Guests regularly praise the attentive staff, panoramic sea views, and extensive breakfast buffet. However, rooms suffer from frustrating technical and upkeep issues, particularly sluggish Wi-Fi, outdated TVs that get stuck on one channel, and mold spots in the shower. 4101514
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What travelers noticed
- The seaside setting earns broad praise for its direct connection to the picturesque promenade and easy walking access to the Aqua Mall and aquarium. 410
- Staff service receives high marks across the board, with front desk staff accommodating early check-in and managers actively checking on housekeeping. 15
- The breakfast buffet is consistently highlighted for being delicious, varied, and plentiful. 4108
- Guests frequently appreciate the panoramic sea views available from room balconies. 2
The catch
Who it's for
- — Seaside walks along the promenade
- — Shopping trips near the Aqua Mall and aquarium
- — Travelers who prioritize a plentiful breakfast buffet
Skip it if
- — Guests who rely on fast Wi-Fi for streaming movies
- — Travelers expecting updated in-room TVs
- — Anyone sensitive to bathroom maintenance issues like mold spots
Seen on camera
15 moments · 4 videos · Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Florya by IHG
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“Opened in 2016, this luxurious property features 306 beautifully appointed rooms, each thoughtfully designed with comfor…”
youtube.com0:43“the customer service the views the location they're honestly Top Notch so so far highly highly recommended”
youtube.com2:41“breakfast for eleven dollars is actually not bad at all honestly it's a pretty good breakfast I'm very shocked how good…”
youtube.com3:52“the leadership team is very very amazing I mean they literally check up on even housekeeping when the housekeeping was c…”
youtube.com7:29“the breakfast amazing breakfast for 200 Lira it's better than the breakfast you get outside at this point there is no po…”
youtube.com7:44“It's seriously elegant. It's super easy to get to, too. Just a quick 45minut drive from the airport. Boom, you're there.”
youtube.com0:38“the location is phenomenal you know if you're right on off any Street AKA conyalta is what it's called as well you can w…”
youtube.com7:55“we really really like this song you really don't need a car there's much taxis around and you can walk to it and you've…”
youtube.com8:18“the Wi-Fi is in very very hard and I know it might be a heavy user but I'm just thinking of someone that wants to watch…”
youtube.com8:58“and the second one is TV TVs are very old one the screen would come on barely and the other one comes on but you can't c…”
youtube.com9:50“From the moment you arrive, you'll be captivated by the modern elegance and warm hospitality that define the Crowne Plaz…”
youtube.com0:35“Breakfast and dinner are included, so you can enjoy delicious meals throughout your stay.”
youtube.com0:50“Start your day with a delicious breakfast before exploring the hotel's exceptional amenities.”
youtube.com1:18“Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and you can take your time checking out with a noon deadline, which is awesome for those lazy m…”
youtube.com0:54“overall this hotel was 320 a night for the suite that we got so it's definitely definitely very expensive I even checked…”
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Score breakdown
How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Food
90Location
96- “the location is phenomenal you know if you're right on off any Street AKA conyalta is what it's called as well you can walk a lot of the bars not the restaurants the beaches right there” 157:55
- “the customer service the views the location they're honestly Top Notch so so far highly highly recommended” 152:41
Room
95- “Panoramic sea views greet guests from every balcony at this seafront luxury hotel.” 2
Service
95- “the customer service the views the location they're honestly Top Notch so so far highly highly recommended” 152:41
- “the leadership team is very very amazing I mean they literally check up on even housekeeping when the housekeeping was cleaning their room the manager showed up a couple times just to make sure that we were happy with the service” 157:29
Bed & Sleep
93Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
94- “overall this hotel was 320 a night for the suite that we got so it's definitely definitely very expensive I even checked the price for today for Friday there's 350 bucks on it it's a very expensive one field” 1510:15
Where it is, how to reach it
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the mid-range median of 90, across 368 hotels in the same bracket. In Istanbul it sits 1 point above the local median of 95.
- This hotel
- 96
- Bracket median
- 90
- Index median
- 90
Based on 368 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 21 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “the breakfast amazing breakfast for 200 Lira it's better than the breakfast you get outside at this point there is no point of going outside and having breakfast” On camera157:44
- “The hotel is nice. Clean, food is delicious.” 10
- “breakfast for eleven dollars is actually not bad at all honestly it's a pretty good breakfast I'm very shocked how good it is I was not expecting that much breakfast that much food at the Grand Plaza so very very impressive” On camera153:52
- “Guests consistently praise the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff, and the breakfast buffet is frequently highlighted for its extensive and varied selection.” 4
- “Breakfast and dinner are included, so you can enjoy delicious meals throughout your stay.” On camera80:50
- “Start your day with a delicious breakfast before exploring the hotel's exceptional amenities.” On camera141:18
- “Room service food came cold.” 10
- “Thanks to the hotel staff, especially mr. Gorkem who helped us and provided an early check-in for our rooms.” 10
- “the customer service the views the location they're honestly Top Notch so so far highly highly recommended” On camera152:41
- “the leadership team is very very amazing I mean they literally check up on even housekeeping when the housekeeping was cleaning their room the manager showed up a couple times just to make sure that we were happy with the service” On camera157:29
- “Very clean, comfortable and soundproof rooms, the housekeeping service was great, good location on the seaside with a direct connection to the hotel, delicious and plentiful items at breakfast.” 10
- “Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and you can take your time checking out with a noon deadline, which is awesome for those lazy mornings.” On camera120:54
- “It's seriously elegant. It's super easy to get to, too. Just a quick 45minut drive from the airport. Boom, you're there.” On camera120:38
- “This hotel is a vibrant beachfront retreat catering to families, couples, and sightseers. Its prime location directly on the seaside offers serene views and direct access to a picturesque promenade, along with immediate proximity to the Aqua Florya Mall and Istanbul Aquarium.” 4
- “we really really like this song you really don't need a car there's much taxis around and you can walk to it and you've got the scooters here” On camera158:18
- “the location is phenomenal you know if you're right on off any Street AKA conyalta is what it's called as well you can walk a lot of the bars not the restaurants the beaches right there” On camera157:55
- “the customer service the views the location they're honestly Top Notch so so far highly highly recommended” On camera152:41
- “It was a pleasant stay, a high-end hotel, close to all public places, next to the aqua mall, the aquarium, and all the famous restaurants in istanbul.” 10
- “Panoramic sea views greet guests from every balcony at this seafront luxury hotel.” 2
- “The shower had mold spots.” 10
- “overall this hotel was 320 a night for the suite that we got so it's definitely definitely very expensive I even checked the price for today for Friday there's 350 bucks on it it's a very expensive one field” On camera1510:15
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 16 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 57/100We read 15 sources for this property, and pulled 33 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-24.
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Everything quoted on this page.
- 1Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Floryayoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes onlyRead originalyoutube.com
- 2Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya by IHGexpedia-aarp.comReview siteDate not stated1 quote used
“Panoramic sea views greet guests from every balcony at this seafront luxury hotel.”
Read originalexpedia-aarp.com - 3Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul - Hotels Turkey - TravelAsktravelask.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravelask.com
- 4Crowne Plaza Florya Istanbul, an IHG Hoteltrivago.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“This hotel is a vibrant beachfront retreat catering to families, couples, and sightseers. Its prime location directly on the seaside offers serene views and direct access to a picturesque promenade, along with immediate…”
Read originaltrivago.com - 5Crowne Plaza Istanbul Florya Yorumları ve Fiyatlarıotelpuan.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalotelpuan.com
- 6Crowne Plaza Florya Şikayet ve Yorumlarısikayetvar.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalsikayetvar.com
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