Originally Posted by
Sisyphus1carus
How do they compare ? Any clear winners ? Any with Lounge for Plats ?
Pullman and Mercure Yesilkoy are very much airport hotels. Convenient for layovers but far from anything exciting. From Pullman rooms description it should have an executive lounge. I think Mercure is much newer? I didn't even notice it when I was in Istanbul in May (map indicates it is next to Pullman).
I love the Novotel. Staff are mostly indifferent but the location and hard products are all great. Gold and platinum should get upgraded to a suite (next category up from basic room). Welcome gifts were plentiful. There was no lounge when I stayed in May but on my floor just by the elevator there was a door marked "Executive Lounge" - it would seem they're working on it.