Elite World Grand Istanbul Basin Ekspres, Istanbul
About the Hotel
Elite World Grand Istanbul Basin Ekspres - A 5-star hotel in Küçükçekmece with indoor pool, multiple dining venues, and conference facilities
This 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Küçükçekmece features 401 air-conditioned rooms with pillow menus, laptop-friendly workspaces, minibars, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Elite World Grand Istanbul Basin Ekspres offers two restaurants: L'Oliva Restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine and Coffee Company with international dishes, fresh pastries, and custom coffee selections. Recreational amenities include an indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and spa offering massages. The property provides 9957 square feet of conference space with two grand ballrooms and six meeting rooms accommodating up to 2500 guests. A free shuttle service runs three times daily to Mall of Istanbul, located 3.5 miles away. Istanbul's city center and historic sites including Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia are approximately 25 minutes away by car. Guests can enjoy drinks at the Garden Bar or one of the two bars/lounges at Elite World.
Pros
Free shuttle service to Mall of Istanbul three times daily
9957 square feet of conference space with capacity for 2500 guests
Indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, and spa with massage services
Multiple dining options including Italian, Mediterranean, and international cuisine
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and in all rooms
Cons
The historic city center requires a 25-minute drive to access
Limited dining options within immediate walking distance
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Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at this hotel was truly remarkable. The rooms were very big and finally provided a comfortable bed with a magical view. The room service was exceptional, and the housekeeping staff was extremely clean and nice to us. Despite rejecting the initial room offered, the staff were accommodating and friendly throughout our stay.
I had a lovely stay at the hotel, with clean and relaxing rooms on a higher floor offering a perfect view of Istanbul. The service was top-notch, though a bit slow during check-in and check-out. The location was convenient for business travelers in the area or those with a car, but a bit far from major tourist attractions. The dining options were varied, yet some choices lacked creativity. Overall, a comfortable and welcoming hotel with some room for improvement.
The hotel offers amazing rooms that are comfortable and come with great facilities, but there were a few hiccups such as wrong restaurant orders and delays in room readiness. The service was top-notch with kind and helpful staff like Mr Ozam, Cirin, and Aysel. The location, though a bit far from central Istanbul and shopping areas, features a hamam, sauna, and an 'adventure shower. ' The dining options could have been improved with more food selections. Overall, a quality deal with room for enhancements.
The hotel's location is a bit far from the city center, but it's close to the international Ataturk Airport. The rooms are spacious and luxurious, but cleanliness could be improved. The service is average and could benefit from better English and Arabic skills. The dining options are limited but the grilled meat is a standout. The facilities are decent overall.
I arrived at our hotel room at 8:00 am expecting a clean and comfortable stay. The room was well-furnished and cozy, although there were traces of cigarettes and even cigarette butt marks on the carpet, which was a downside. The temperature inside the room was a bit high at 27 degrees, but overall, the room provided a high and comfortable standard.
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