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DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Istanbul, Turkey {TUR}
Jul 26, 2011, 11:02 am
#226
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Nashville, TN
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Istanbul Hilton, Doubletree or Conrad?
I understand that there are some new Hilton properties in Instanbul. I was wondering if anyone had an opinon about the Doubletrees vs traditional Hiltons. I love to use public transportation but also love Hiltons with great views (Athens). Any suggestions? I have lots of points.
Jul 26, 2011, 11:56 am
#227
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: JNU
Programs: HH D, AS MM/MVPG for life/AL, Awesome Wipes VIP Club, NEXUS, Hertz 5-Star Gold
Posts: 2,893
I understand that there are some new Hilton properties in Instanbul. I was wondering if anyone had an opinon about the Doubletrees vs traditional Hiltons. I love to use public transportation but also love Hiltons with great views (Athens). Any suggestions? I have lots of points.
Jul 26, 2011, 10:41 pm
#228
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
Programs: AA LT Plat; HH LT Diamond, Maître-plongeur des Muccis
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I know both Conrad and Hilton have great views. One Doubletree is toward old town, iirc, and the other is across the Bosphorus in Asia. Public transport in Istanbul includes the Bosphorus ferries - check Tom Brosnahan's Turkey Travel Planner for more information.
But there are some extensive reviews on some of these properties, and it seems to me to be a waste to ignore the energies and contributions of members who have chosen to share.
But there are some extensive reviews on some of these properties, and it seems to me to be a waste to ignore the energies and contributions of members who have chosen to share.
Jul 27, 2011, 3:05 am
#229
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Here there everywhere
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Posts: 1,041
Just to add something, the DT Moda is on the Asian side which means you're looking at a very nice boat trip in summer...and potentially feeding the fish your breakfast/lunch/dinner in winter.
UTA
UTA
Sep 18, 2011, 5:02 am
#230
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YYZ
Programs: HHonors Gold
Posts: 336
Hilton or Conrad Istanbul?
My wife and I are going to Istanbul for 3 days in Nov. I currently have a reservation at the Hilton Istanbul. While I was making the reservation I noticed the Conrad.
I have to confess I don't know much about Conrad's having never stayed in one. It looks like the Conrad is a bit further outside of the city center that the Hilton. However both are currently around the same price. 300-450 Lira/night/.
I am Hilton Gold, do the benefits work the same at a Conrad?
Any suggestions? Should I stick with the Hilton or go to the Conrad?
Thanks for any info.
-Andrew
I have to confess I don't know much about Conrad's having never stayed in one. It looks like the Conrad is a bit further outside of the city center that the Hilton. However both are currently around the same price. 300-450 Lira/night/.
I am Hilton Gold, do the benefits work the same at a Conrad?
Any suggestions? Should I stick with the Hilton or go to the Conrad?
Thanks for any info.
-Andrew
Sep 18, 2011, 6:25 am
#231
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Lots of electrons have been spilled on this question. I used Istanbul as a search term, constrained to threads active in the past year.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-istanbul.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-istanbul.html
Sep 18, 2011, 8:35 am
#232
Moderator: American AAdvantage
Join Date: May 2000
Location: NorCal - SMF area
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Some members have contributed significantly with reports and recommendations, sometimes extensive ones at that. I would recommend honoring their diligence by checking their contributions first. 
If you are challenged using Search and Advanced Search, be sure to read the thread entitled Using the Search Feature on FlyerTalk: The Definitive Thread here, in the Technical Issues Forum.
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Feb 23, 2012, 12:28 am
#234
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Here there everywhere
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I stay every year at the Conrad Istanbul. While the past years have seen some cost-cutting, the service remains great, always got ug'ed to EF even on rockbottom rates and the Bosphorus view from the EL/terrace is amazing.
Great property and I will be back again this year.
UTA
Great property and I will be back again this year.
UTA
Mar 29, 2012, 11:44 am
#235
Join Date: Apr 2004
Programs: Starwoods/ Marriott Life Time Platinum, Hilton-Diamond, and HP
Posts: 823
Conrad vs Hilton Istanbul
I will be spending 8 nights this August in Istanbul at a Hilton property on points.
I noticed that the Conrad Istanbul and Hilton Istanbul are both cat 6 properties.
Is there any current comparison between these two properties? I am a Hilton Honors Diamond member.
I noticed that the Conrad Istanbul and Hilton Istanbul are both cat 6 properties.
Is there any current comparison between these two properties? I am a Hilton Honors Diamond member.
May 11, 2012, 11:58 pm
#237
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OOL
Programs: VA Plat, QF LTS, UA MM, Hilton Diamond, Rydges Black, ,Le-Club Gold
Posts: 3,659
Doubletree Old Town, nice hotel, great location with tram stop outside.
Be sure to buy a bunch of tokens for the tram from the machine at the tram-stop before getting on. One direction takes you to the SultanAhmet tourist area, the the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque etc, while the other direction goes towards Galati bridge and the business centre. Once you've put in your token you can stay on the trams and do a sightseeing tour!
Cab to/from the airport is about $25, maybe 40 minutes depending on traffic.
Be sure to buy a bunch of tokens for the tram from the machine at the tram-stop before getting on. One direction takes you to the SultanAhmet tourist area, the the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque etc, while the other direction goes towards Galati bridge and the business centre. Once you've put in your token you can stay on the trams and do a sightseeing tour!
Cab to/from the airport is about $25, maybe 40 minutes depending on traffic.
