Higher family suitability · stronger metro access
- Rail transit 534 m
Sheraton Grand Istanbul Ataşehir
SheratonMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Atasehir★★★★★165 rooms
8.9/ 10
Official site avg of 5 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
8.9/ 10 · average of 5 sites
- Best: Business travellers with meetings in Ataşehir, Kozyatağı or the Istanbul Finance Center
- Watch out: First-time visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet, Taksim or other historic sights
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Remote work
Also suits
- Luxury
- Business travel
- For families
See suitability details
- For families8.1
- Business travel8.5
- Remote work9.7
- Luxury8.6
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyA 165-room business and conference hotel in a 27-storey glass tower in Ataşehir, about 1 km from the Istanbul Finance Center and a few minutes' walk from Watergarden mall. Its 3,000 m² spa, indoor pool and free guest parking are the main draws, but at roughly 10 km from the historic peninsula it suits Asian-side business trips and events better than a first sightseeing visit.
What it does well
- Business travellers with meetings in Ataşehir, Kozyatağı or the Istanbul Finance Center
- Guests attending a wedding, conference or corporate event in the ballroom
- Drivers who want free on-site parking and valet
What to watch for
- Explorers on foot: First-time visitors who want to walk to Sultanahmet, Taksim or other historic sights
- Beach holidays: Anyone looking for a waterfront or Bosphorus-side stay
- Airport stays: Travellers expecting a free airport shuttle (there is none; transfers are paid)
Good to know
What guests keep mentioning
Sleep qualityNormal
The sleep-quality sub-score is high and rooms are listed as soundproofed.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Business accessNormal
About 1 km from the Istanbul Finance Center development; a practical base for meetings in Ataşehir and Kozyatağı.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Spa & poolNormal
A 3,000 m² spa with hammam, sauna and a glass-roofed indoor pool; reviewers regularly single out the spa and pool.
How do we know this?
Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- Higher floorAsk for a high floor for views of the Princes' Islands and the Sea of Marmara, which are visible on clear days.
- Connecting roomsYes
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Parking
Available · free
Pets
Not accepted
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome free of charge.
Airport transfer
Not available · private car (paid) · paid
There is no shuttle; transfers are by private car or limousine.
Extra bed
Available
More details (+6)
Valet
Available
- Spa area: 3,000 m²
- Hammam: Yes
- Breakfast style: Buffet
- Nearest rail stop: Yenisahra (M4/M8)
- Executive lounge: True
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
See all amenities (+4)
- Executive lounge
- Sauna
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi
Location
Istanbul, Atasehir
Barbaros Mahallesi, Mor Sümbül Sokak No:1, 34746 Ataşehir/İstanbul
Rail transit · 1.4 km
The nearest airport is Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), about 28 km by road or roughly 45 minutes in normal traffic. Istanbul Airport (IST) is on the European side and much farther; allow well over an hour depending on traffic. The hotel does not run a shuttle.
Located in the Barbaros neighbourhood of Ataşehir on Istanbul's Asian side, the hotel is a 2-3 minute walk from Watergarden mall, about 8-10 minutes on foot from Ülker Sports Arena and roughly 12 minutes from Palladium mall. The Istanbul Finance Center development is about 1 km away. The nearest rail stop is Yenisahra, where the M4 and M8 metro lines meet; sources put the walk anywhere from 700 m to 2 km, so check the route on a map. Kozyatağı (M4) is about 1.4 km away. Kadıköy is roughly 15 minutes by taxi, while Dolmabahçe and Topkapı palaces are about 10 km away and can take much longer in traffic.
The stay
Editor's notes
Breakfast & dining
Breakfast is a buffet at The City Brasserie on the lobby floor, with terrace seating available. Booking sites sell both room-only and breakfast-included rates, so check which one you are buying. Reviewers generally praise the variety, though one noted that some items were not fresh. The lobby Café Patisserie is open 07:00-23:00, the Lobby Bar 15:00-23:00, and room service runs 24 hours.
Extra fees & things to know
Airport transfers are private cars only and paid: €120 one-way or €200 return to Sabiha Gökçen, and €150 one-way or €250 return to Istanbul Airport. The official site guarantees free in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. Club Lounge access is a paid add-on, free for Platinum Elite and above. A credit card pre-authorisation may be taken at check-in.
Pool, spa & fitness
The SIA Club Spa covers about 3,000 m² with 7 treatment rooms and offers a Turkish hammam alongside classic spa treatments. The indoor pool has glass walls and a glass roof that partly opens. There is a sauna and steam room, and the TechnoGym-equipped fitness centre is free for guests. The spa and pool come up often and positively in reviews.
Guest scores
What 5 sites say
- Booking.com9.0/10
- Agoda8.6/10
- Expedia9.0/10
- ETS Tur9.2/10
- Tripadvisor4.4/5
See score details
- Booking.com · 580 reviews9.0 / 10
- Agoda · 107 reviews8.6 / 10
- Expedia9.0 / 10
- ETS Tur · 107 reviews9.2 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 196 reviews4.4 / 5
Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.
Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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