Hilton Istanbul Maslak
A business-district hotel near the M2 metro offering Bosphorus views and an extensive breakfast buffet.
The verdict
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Hilton Istanbul Maslak is a full-service hotel situated in the business district, five minutes on foot from the M2 metro station. The property stands out for its extensive breakfast buffet accompanied by live harp music, plush lounge seating, and huge polished shower cabins. However, guests report noticeable wear and tear on furniture and flooring, as well as unresponsive room service staff. 1063
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What travelers noticed
- The breakfast buffet receives strong praise for its quality and variety, complete with made-to-order omelets and live harp music. 10
- The executive club lounge provides a solid selection of evening hot and cold canapes, including fish dishes, rice, and noodles. 3
- Bathrooms are noted for their cleanliness and huge, well-polished shower cabins. 6
- The location offers convenient transit access, sitting just a five-minute walk from the M2 metro station. 10
The catch
- While some visitors find the provided slippers very comfy, others complain that they lack padding and make their heels hurt. 6
- Some guests highlight helpful floor staff and welcoming receptionists, but others report completely unanswered calls to in-room service and having to visit reception for basic toiletries. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Business travelers needing quick access to the M2 metro
- — Guests who value an executive club lounge and a lavish breakfast spread
- — Visitors seeking spacious shower cabins and Bosphorus views
Skip it if
- — Anyone wanting to be within walking distance of historical Old City sights
- — Guests sensitive to visible wear and tear on furniture and floors
- — Travelers who expect seamless and prompt in-room service
Seen on camera
24 moments · 2 videos · Hilton Istanbul Maslak
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“The furniture also has some wear and tear, the floor as well, which doesn't contribute to a perfect ultra luxury feeling…”
youtube.com31:29“the rooms were spacious and well-equipped great gym responsive front desk and the location was great”
youtube.com0:44“you feel welcome since you step inside this hotel food and beverage is excellent and people are really welcoming you and…”
youtube.com1:06“rooms are very comfortable and clean like the bathrooms the people working at the floors are always available that's my…”
youtube.com1:14“I thought they would try harder. My heel hurts in those slippers.”
youtube.com0:23“Look at these golden touches here plus the dark wood and with this very warm light, the atmosphere here in the hallway i…”
youtube.com2:08“Look at this toilet table where you can work or the ladies can make themselves beautiful here for you. I mean, you see d…”
youtube.com2:35“But look at this how this is polished. This beautiful shower cabin is huge. This is definitely for your wifey, you, and…”
youtube.com6:02“The high gloss wood is everywhere even on the ceiling. Look at that. Wow, the combination looks really fantastic with th…”
youtube.com7:15“Oh, here are the slippers. Look at that. These are the slippers for your wifey. Oh, very comfy. And these are for the ma…”
youtube.com7:47“The floor has many scratches on it. I can definitely see it.”
youtube.com8:12“So you don't damage the beautiful linens. Look at them.”
youtube.com12:39“Before I do the UV lamp test, I want to show you my little French balcony here. Do you think there will be a touch scree…”
youtube.com14:24“The carpet. Okay, next to the mini bar, we see some drops here as well. Mhm. Okay, I will not walk barefoot here, defini…”
youtube.com15:14“Oh my god, look at this phone here. No touch screen, come on guys. I expected more.”
youtube.com16:11“But, these slippers are actually not that big. Look at them. My heel hurts in those slippers.”
youtube.com17:09“Never mind. They've put a toothbrush in the glass. I hate it when the toothbrush is hitting some surface like this. That…”
youtube.com25:28“Marriott has some DJ on the roof. Some disco But the view is incredible. We see the bridge over the Bosphorus.”
youtube.com25:52“And also, all these power outlets, you won't find them on the wall. So, it's very convenient for you to use them and als…”
youtube.com26:48“I love the fresh flowers. There's a fruit selection, honey selection, some bread selection here, Nutella, some jams, and…”
youtube.com28:09“The egg is good, but it's burnt on the bottom. However, the egg is good. Four out of five.”
youtube.com29:33“Rating, room four out of five. It is beautifully designed. It is extremely well equipped, but not everything is working…”
youtube.com31:10“Breakfast, four out of five. The egg wasn't perfect, wasn't perfect as well, and for this price, I would expect more att…”
youtube.com31:36“the best hotel to visit in Istanbul with an amazing staff and best facilities ever team for the best hotel”
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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.
Bathroom
96- “But look at this how this is polished. This beautiful shower cabin is huge. This is definitely for your wifey, you, and even your three kids. I like that.” 66:02
- “Look at this toilet table where you can work or the ladies can make themselves beautiful here for you. I mean, you see definitely some wear here on that table. Also, this wasn't properly closed and I see that it's not very clean as well.” 62:35
Food
93- “you feel welcome since you step inside this hotel food and beverage is excellent and people are really welcoming you and make you feel home” 171:06
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptional service and the extensive, high-quality breakfast buffet, often featuring live harp music and delicious omelets.” 10
Location
91Noise
92- “Look at these golden touches here plus the dark wood and with this very warm light, the atmosphere here in the hallway is actually extremely luxurious. I'm really impressed.” 62:08
Room
96- “Before I do the UV lamp test, I want to show you my little French balcony here. Do you think there will be a touch screen on the balcony as well? Like so. Oh gosh, I love it.” 614:24
- “The hotel's 306 rooms and suites are sleekly designed in neutral color palettes and feature homey comforts like flat-screen TVs, in-room coffee and tea makers, minibars and desks.” 16
Service
95Bed & Sleep
95Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
93- “here are our overall ratings for this hotel location 9.3 out of 10 cleanliness 9.7 out of 10 service 9.6 out of 10 value for money 9.4 out of 10.” 171:54
- “And also, all these power outlets, you won't find them on the wall. So, it's very convenient for you to use them and also it doesn't look cheap on the walls.” 626:48
Where it is, how to reach it
Details read from tripadvisor.com · checked 2026-08-24
Stay value
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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.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
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 34 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The furniture also has some wear and tear, the floor as well, which doesn't contribute to a perfect ultra luxury feeling.” On camera631:29
- “The hotel's 306 rooms and suites are sleekly designed in neutral color palettes and feature homey comforts like flat-screen TVs, in-room coffee and tea makers, minibars and desks.” 16
- “Rating, room four out of five. It is beautifully designed. It is extremely well equipped, but not everything is working perfectly fine.” On camera631:10
- “Before I do the UV lamp test, I want to show you my little French balcony here. Do you think there will be a touch screen on the balcony as well? Like so. Oh gosh, I love it.” On camera614:24
- “The carpet. Okay, next to the mini bar, we see some drops here as well. Mhm. Okay, I will not walk barefoot here, definitely not.” On camera615:14
- “you feel welcome since you step inside this hotel food and beverage is excellent and people are really welcoming you and make you feel home” On camera171:06
- “Everything was great, it was the second time. Especially the receptionist, Mr. Rastin, who was very patient in helping us.” 14
- “the rooms were spacious and well-equipped great gym responsive front desk and the location was great” On camera170:44
- “Cleanliness, the staff were always willing to help and made our stay easier.” 14
- “best hotel in Istanbul the service from the staff was impeccable they go out of their way both during and after the stay for their guests” On camera170:36
- “So you don't damage the beautiful linens. Look at them.” On camera612:39
- “I really love to stay in there people are friendly and so helpful I will recommend it to everyone I know” On camera170:30
- “we had a problem with the in-room service several calls but no reply we complained at the reception but still nobody bothered only answer was sorry and you can write the review” On camera171:22
- “When booking a club level guest room or suite, you can expect to receive an additional touch of luxury with the use of the executive club lounge with it's experienced and friendly team, who are on hand to assist you with your guest requirements, ensuring you experience a first class guest experience.” 3
- “Staff, four out of five. Staff is polite and professional, but at the beginning, the arrival, I didn't instantly feel the ultra luxury comfort.” On camera631:45
- “The wood panelling along the base of the large picture windows adds a warm and welcoming touch to the space, while the floor lamps offer a welcome ambience once the sun has set over the city.” 3
- “Though some travelers seemed to like the modern property, many warn of subpar service.” 16
- “the best hotel to visit in Istanbul with an amazing staff and best facilities ever team for the best hotel” On camera170:23
- “Look at this toilet table where you can work or the ladies can make themselves beautiful here for you. I mean, you see definitely some wear here on that table. Also, this wasn't properly closed and I see that it's not very clean as well.” On camera62:35
- “But look at this how this is polished. This beautiful shower cabin is huge. This is definitely for your wifey, you, and even your three kids. I like that.” On camera66:02
- “Breakfast, four out of five. The egg wasn't perfect, wasn't perfect as well, and for this price, I would expect more attention to detail.” On camera631:36
- “here are our overall ratings for this hotel location 9.3 out of 10 cleanliness 9.7 out of 10 service 9.6 out of 10 value for money 9.4 out of 10.” On camera171:54
- “only gave two lighters of water for a family of four and rest was charged at very high prices” On camera171:33
- “And also, all these power outlets, you won't find them on the wall. So, it's very convenient for you to use them and also it doesn't look cheap on the walls.” On camera626:48
- “Its prime location in Istanbul's business district offers exceptional accessibility, being just a 5-minute walk from the M2 metro station.” 10
- “Hilton Istanbul Maslak is ideally located just 11 km from the vibrant city center of Istanbul, making it a perfect base for exploring the city.” On camera110:08
- “I wouldn't call this a breakfast coffee, but it's definitely not the kind of coffee you would get in a really good coffee shop. It's three and a half out of five.” On camera630:45
- “Guests consistently praise the exceptional service and the extensive, high-quality breakfast buffet, often featuring live harp music and delicious omelets.” 10
- “Mornings begin with a sumptuous breakfast, setting the tone for days spent exploring Istanbul's treasures or conducting business with ease.” On camera121:17
- “While the executive club lounge at Hilton Istanbul Maslak is not the biggest, it definitely packs a punch when it comes to their mouthwatering food presentations.” 3
- “you feel welcome since you step inside this hotel food and beverage is excellent and people are really welcoming you and make you feel home” On camera171:06
- “Look at these golden touches here plus the dark wood and with this very warm light, the atmosphere here in the hallway is actually extremely luxurious. I'm really impressed.” On camera62:08
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 view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 58/100We read 17 sources for this property, and pulled 65 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-08-24.
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- 1Hilton İstanbul Maslak Şikayet ve Yorumlarısikayetvar.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalsikayetvar.com
- 2Hilton Istanbul Maslak with Disabled Accesseuansguide.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaleuansguide.com
- 3Hilton Istanbul Maslak Executive Club Loungefamilytravelgenie.comReview siteDate not stated5 quotes used
“When booking a club level guest room or suite, you can expect to receive an additional touch of luxury with the use of the executive club lounge with it's experienced and friendly team, who are on hand to assist you with…”
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- 5Hilton Istanbul Maslak (Sariyer): Alle Infos zum Hotelholidaycheck.deReview siteDate not statedRead originalholidaycheck.de
- 6I Stayed at Istanbul's Most Luxurious Hotel – I Wasn't ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only26 quotes used
“The furniture also has some wear and tear, the floor as well, which doesn't contribute to a perfect ultra luxury feeling.”
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