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Akka Hotels LushvsFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet and Lush Hotel Taksim are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet scores significantly better than Lush Hotel Taksim. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is ranked #6 in Istanbul with approval from 9 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and concierge.com.
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Siraselviler St 12, Taksim, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
"Maybe it's hip because it's a pioneer -- Siraselviler Avenue used to be a bit dicey, but it's now very close to having a clean bill of health." Full review
"The lively nightlife and shopping area around Beyoğlu is generally neglected by hotel entrepreneurs... the Lush is the first to offer interesting accommodation without the fanfare."
"Eclectic hotel with arty rooms and bags of character in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim Square." Full review
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You can choose from cereals, pastries and Turkish favorites — sesame-covered simit, goat cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and yogurt — ask the waiter for Turkish tea and eggs made to order.
"One of a fast-sprouting crop of boutique hotels around town, this self-consciously hip place has 35 attractive rooms of varying sizes, all of which are individually decorated and full of amenities."
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
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Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
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Teyfikhane Sok No 1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $287/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."
"The opulent and luxurious bathrooms, all with separate toilet cabin, present a formidable amount of competition for time spent sightseeing, and the king-size beds are amazingly comfy." Full review
"Probably the only Four Seasons in a prison, and one of the smallest in the chain, but there's nothing confining about this 65-room hotel."
"A former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul's premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted." Full review
Readers' Choice Award
""It seems smaller and feels more intimate than it is. We were addressed by name everywhere we went, and the concierge is incredible."" Full review
"A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."
World's Best Hotels
"Set in the heart of Sultanahmet... this property’s century-old Neoclassical building and manicured garden courtyard have hosted hotel guests since 1996." Full review
"I promise that the best place to relax, have a twilight cocktail, and soak in the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul is the rooftop of the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet." Full review
"Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa." Full review
9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history." Full review