May 4, 2014, 9:49 pm
DISCUSSION for Hilton Honors Hotels in Istanbul, Turkey {TUR}
Nov 2, 2012, 5:24 pm
#271
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: OOL
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And the public transport is comfortable and easy from there, there is a tram stop outside the hotel which takes you to any of these places in a few minutes. Occasionally an overcrowded tram might show up but just wait for the next one. Be sure to buy tokens at the machine before getting on the tram, one token takes you anywhere so you can for example stay on the tram till the terminus , then catch another tram back, great sightseeing tour all for one token...
Nov 2, 2012, 9:14 pm
#272
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, Gold Hilton, Gold SPG
Posts: 50
I'm in similar situation I will be going to Istanbul in early Dec. The best I could get for an executive room is over $400/night. I feel this too much. Is this is the normal rat for Hilton in Istanbul?
Nov 3, 2012, 8:23 am
#273
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Nov 3, 2012, 11:48 am
#275
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AS, BA, AA
Posts: 3,670
For early December, is looks like the rate for a normal room is 330 TRY, except for Dec 5 and 6, where the rates peak to 490 TRY.
The executive room rates appear to be pretty stable across the dates I saw: 600 TRY (648 after taxes) which is around $360. Airlines often offer much lower fares through Turkish travel agents, perhaps hotels do the same thing?
Nov 3, 2012, 9:08 pm
#276
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, Gold Hilton, Gold SPG
Posts: 50
Thanks for the Tip. My dates are Nov 29 - Dec 2nd, 2012.
So strange, if I check the rates for dates above then avg rate is 530 TRY/ night.
If I change my reservation into two separate ones
1- Nov 29 for one night
2- Nov 30th - Dec 2nd.
Then the rate drops to 330 TRY a night. That sound like a trick it for HH web site
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That is a save of $100/night
So strange, if I check the rates for dates above then avg rate is 530 TRY/ night.
If I change my reservation into two separate ones
1- Nov 29 for one night
2- Nov 30th - Dec 2nd.
Then the rate drops to 330 TRY a night. That sound like a trick it for HH web site
. That is a save of $100/night
Feb 12, 2013, 10:32 am
#277
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: UA PP, HH Diamond
Posts: 10
Istanbul Hotel for 1 Night
Hi, traveling from Tel Aviv to NYC and have a 24 hr layover in Istanbul. Need a Hilton property recommendation where I can easily (either via shuttle, taxi, train, etc) to visit some historical things. This will be for a Saturday. I arrive in Istanbul at 9:30 am and do not fly out until early the next morning. Thank you!
Feb 12, 2013, 5:53 pm
#281
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Germany
Posts: 612
Hilton Istanbul would be the best:
Next to the Taksim place where the bus from the airport arrives/departs. All the hop-on hop-off busses depart from taksim (about 20 EUR for a day ticket). I would recommend to do that to see the most of Istanbul during your short layover.
Next to the Taksim place where the bus from the airport arrives/departs. All the hop-on hop-off busses depart from taksim (about 20 EUR for a day ticket). I would recommend to do that to see the most of Istanbul during your short layover.
Feb 12, 2013, 6:06 pm
#282
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DC, JNB, LON, NYC
Programs: * A
Posts: 2,528
Hi, traveling from Tel Aviv to NYC and have a 24 hr layover in Istanbul. Need a Hilton property recommendation where I can easily (either via shuttle, taxi, train, etc) to visit some historical things. This will be for a Saturday. I arrive in Istanbul at 9:30 am and do not fly out until early the next morning. Thank you!
Hilton Istanbul would be the best:
Next to the Taksim place where the bus from the airport arrives/departs. All the hop-on hop-off busses depart from taksim (about 20 EUR for a day ticket). I would recommend to do that to see the most of Istanbul during your short layover.
Next to the Taksim place where the bus from the airport arrives/departs. All the hop-on hop-off busses depart from taksim (about 20 EUR for a day ticket). I would recommend to do that to see the most of Istanbul during your short layover.
Feb 14, 2013, 4:30 pm
#283
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: ATL, BHM, DUB, County Wexford
Programs: DL DM, AA ExPlt, Diamond HH, HY, BW, & Titanium Elite Marriott
Posts: 4,864
I hear people speak of the Conrad, Hilton and DT-Old Town but no mention of the DT-Avcilar. Why? Has anyone stayed there? They do offer free airport shuttle service. I also have a 5:55 AM flight, anyone have any advice on making that from any of these properties?
Mar 26, 2013, 1:21 pm
#284
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold HH Diamond
Posts: 210
Which Hilton Istanbul?
Am taking Mrs G-ARVE on a business/pleasure couple of days to Istanbul in June, and while 1 night has to be at the Conrad am wondering whether for the other two nights one of the other Hiltons might offer better value for money. Have heard rumours that this Conrad may be a bit on the tired side and am prepared to relocate if I can get a better experience in one of the other reasonably central Hilton alternatives.
Have to admit a loyalty to Conrad, but that has been gained in Singapore and Hong Kong, both being stand-out examples of the brand.
Thanks in anticipation.
Have to admit a loyalty to Conrad, but that has been gained in Singapore and Hong Kong, both being stand-out examples of the brand.
Thanks in anticipation.
Mar 26, 2013, 1:40 pm
#285
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Benicia, California, USA
Programs: AA PLT,AS,UA PP,J6,FB,EY,LH,SQ,HH Dmd,Hyatt Glbl,Marriott Plat,IHG Plat,Accor Gold
Posts: 10,820
Well, we loved the (non-Conrad) Hilton when visiting Istanbul a couple of years ago, but it's a bit on the tired side itself, kind of vintage 1970s. Haven't been to the Double Tree, but it has a much better location than the other three Hiltons in that it's much closer to the main tourist attractions.