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Barcelo IstanbulvsFour Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet ranks significantly better than Marti Istanbul Hotel. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet comes in at 89 with praise from 11 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Concierge and Hideaway Report.
Barcelo Istanbul
Fodor's
Star Service
Wallpaper
Time Out
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Abdulhakhamit Cad., No: 25/B, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $83/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"In central Taksim, interiors that celebrate contemporary Turkey surround a gleaming central atrium and boast a sophisticated style with nods to Turkey's rich design and textile heritage." Full review
"Located in Istanbul's bustling Taksim neighborhood, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a microcosm of the city itself, bringing together the old and the new, the traditional and the modern." Full review
"The newest member of Istanbul's ever-expanding design-hotel scene, the Marti is a 270-room venture playing heavily on Turkish art and culture." Full review
"It’s impossible to completely abandon feelings of unease when going to a hotel restaurant, given the odds that you’ll be faced with an exaggeratedly serious place that reeks of formality...." Full review
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It’s difficult to choose among the main courses, which is unsurprising given that you’re dining at a restaurant where the chef’s previous establishments in both Switzerland and France received Michelin stars.
"In the heart of the city’s business district of Taksim, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a thoroughly modern example of Istanbul’s contemporary face." Full review
80.0
"Located in central Taksim, a neighborhood just north of downtown Istanbul, the Marti Istanbul Hotel attracts both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
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."
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"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