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Ciragan Palace Kempinski IstanbulvsInterContinental Istanbul
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is preferred by most reviewers compared to InterContinental Istanbul. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores 90 with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Let's Go, Time Out and Fodor's.
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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InterContinental Istanbul Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Jetsetter Oyster Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "Near Taksim Square, with a new spa that features a glass-walled circular relaxation room overlooking the Bosporus. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is one of the top hotels in Istanbul with first-class facilities for groups, visitors and business travellers."
Star Service "This hotel shines with a high level of service, and the ample staff performs even the dreariest task with the focused attention of a whirling dervish.
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Jetsetter "Modern five-star high-rise at the edge of Gezi Park, with an outdoor pool and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The InterContinental Istanbul is an elegant luxury property located in Taksim, the center of modern life in Istanbul, about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City." Full review
Time Out "Located within walking distance of Taksim Square and Lütfi Kırdar the hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea." Full review
U.S. News & World Report38.0
"Overlooking Taksim Square, the InterContinental Istanbul offers a prime location for sightseeing in Istanbul." Full review
