Goldorak

Mercure Istanbul Taksim is one of the very rare Accor hotels in Europe to have a Club Lounge (especially outside the top brands like Pullman and Sofitel).

The lounge is located on the top floor (7th). Unfortunately, it is not facing the Bosphore but the rear city view. But the view is not bad at all. It is small but has a terrace with chairs, tables and sofa of about the same size as the main room.





















Platinum members get access for free and you can have free breakfast there. The breakfast selection is rather limited (but enough for me) and you can order various eggs meals which are prepared in the main restaurant on the ground floor.

During the day, you can have soft drinks and coffee/tea for free. The selection includes water, fruit juices and sodas.

Free cocktails are served between 5 and 7 pm. Wine choice is limited to one red and one white (Turkish wine). The buffet selection (both warm and cold) is not bad at all at this time as you can see on the pictures and some items change every day.











The lounge staff was always nice and helpful.

No check-in/out from the lounge.

So, in summary, a nice facility in a very nice hotel.