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Ciragan Palace Kempinski IstanbulvsNeorion Hotel
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks significantly better than Neorion Hotel. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks #3 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 sources like Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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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Neorion Hotel Lonely Planet Star Service Oyster
The Telegraph Afar Magazine
Orhaniye Street No 14, Sirkeci, Istanbul 34120, Turkey
From $63/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet "This recent addition to the Sirkeci Group's hotel portfolio offers the comfortable, well-appointed rooms and high-level customer care that the group's properties are known for."
Star Service "This small hotel takes its name from the ancient port along the Golden Horn, but brings a modern touch to its service and accommodations." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"The Neorion Hotel is an upscale, boutique-size property with a prime location within minutes' walk of Istanbul's historical center." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"With supply generally outstripping demand in the old city the smartest hoteliers know they must have — and maintain — very high standards if they are to attract a steady stream of guests." Full review
Afar Magazine "New to the Old Istanbul hotel scene is the environmentally-friendly Neorion Hotel, located a short walk from the Sirkeci tram station." Full review
