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Sultanhan HotelvsCiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores significantly better than Sultanhan Hotel. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is ranked #3 in Istanbul with approval from 10 reviewers including Let's Go, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Sultanhan Hotel
Frommer's
Star Service
Piyer Loti Cad. No 15-17, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Muted echoes of guests' comings and goings bounce off the marble walls of the lobby of this higher-end hotel located a stone's throw from the Grand Bazaar and Çemberlitas tramway." Full review
Star Service "This small hotel offers excellent facilities in a boutique setting, although many Americans will find that the Four Seasons nearby has better service at similar rates." Full review
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Most rooms are smoke-free, and smokers have one of 10 rooms to choose from during their stay.
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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Just make sure you leave enough room to sample the goodies from the chocolate room.
