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DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old TownvsCiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is preferred by most reviewers compared to DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is ranked #3 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Old Town
Star Service
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Ordu Caddesi No 31, Istanbul 34130, Turkey
From $78/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
Star Service "This modern American hotel caters to a solid business clientele with a few tourists thrown in the mix." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Clean-lined and contemporary architectural themes,
dramatic panoramic views, and a central Old Town location, making it a
convenient and stylish pick." Full review
U.S. News & World Report37.0
"The hotel is also within walking distance of numerous shops, restaurants, businesses and attractions...recent guests appreciated the friendly staff, central location, clean rooms, tasty breakfast." Full review
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Time Out Star Service
Fodor's
Let's Go
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "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
Concierge "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."
Lonely Planet "The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
Travel + Leisure "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
Time Out "In a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosporus." Full review
Star Service "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
Fodor's "Once a residence for the Ottoman sultans, the late 19th-century Çırağan Palace (pronounced chi-rahn) is Istanbul's most luxurious hotel." Full review
Let's Go "Congratulate yourself for finding one of the rare budget accommodations in Besiktas, an area otherwise dominated by international luxury chains." Full review
Afar Magazine "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
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