Armada Istanbul Old City HotelvsLes Ottomans
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Les Ottomans scores slightly higher than Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel. Les Ottomans scores 82 with recommendations from 7 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Concierge.
Armada Istanbul Old City Hotel
Ahirkapi Sok. No 24, Cankurtaran, Fatih, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"Fresh flowers and a pond full of tortoises greet guests when they check in to this comfortable hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"These comfortable accommodations are a 10-minute walk from Istanbul's main tourist sites, and most rooms look out either to the sea or over the Old City." Full review
Star Service
"This highly regarded hotel, an easy walk from Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, attracts many groups with its varied facilities and spacious surroundings." Full review
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Some of the standard rooms have been converted to Superiors and widen the selection of rooms to request.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 108-room mid-range hotel in a central part of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district is one of the largest in the area, making it a popular choice for tour groups as well as families." Full review
Les Ottomans
Kurucesme Mah. Muallim Naci Cad. No:68 Arnavutkoy, Besiktas, Istanbul 34345, Turkey
From $460/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This lavish hotel is the talk of the town and only the most overused (but apt) superlatives will describe it." Full review
Concierge
"The sultans themselves would have appreciated local designer Zeynep Fadılloğlu's lavishness and attention to detail."
Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"It may not look like much from the outside—a white facade behind a skimpy porte cochère—but on the inside, where it counts, Les Ottomans is a well-executed fantasy." Full review
Star Service
"Right on the banks of the Bosporus in upscale Kurucesme near several esteemed nightlife ventures and pricey restaurants, Les Ottomans is an extraordinary venture." Full review
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Another favorite requested by repeat guests is the 110 Hurrem Sultan suite because of its four spacious rooms and two baths.
Travel + Leisure
"Les Ottomans' clientele includes state dignitaries and celebrities—evidenced by its concierge offerings, including entrance to exclusive nightclubs and private helicopter and airplane transfers." Full review
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Romantic hotel in 1790s mansion with sublime Bosphorus views, 30 minutes from city center." Full review
Time Out
"Les Ottomans provides guests with luxury and comfort with decorations in accordance with Ottoman elegance. " Full review