"The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)." Full review

"Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."

"The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review

"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review

"Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur." Full review

"Directly on the Bosporus, across the shore road from Yildiz Park, and midway between Dolmabahce Palace and the first Bosporus Bridge, this hotel is arguably one of the best in Turkey." Full review

"Once a residence for the Ottoman sultans, the late 19th-century Çırağan Palace (pronounced chi-rahn) is Istanbul's most luxurious hotel." Full review

"Congratulate yourself for finding one of the rare budget accommodations in Besiktas, an area otherwise dominated by international luxury chains." Full review

"The five-star Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, right on the Bosphorus near Ortakoy, boasts some the most expensive and elegant hotel rooms in town." Full review

"If you want to be treated like royalty while enjoying picturesque views of the Bosphorus, consider staying at Çiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul." Full review