Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsPark Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks slightly higher than Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus is ranked #5 in Istanbul with recommendations from 11 reviewers like Concierge, The Telegraph and Hideaway Report.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service." Full review
Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia." Full review
Star Service
"This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the 19th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha palace on the European bank of the Bosporus." Full review
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Beside it is the Pool Bar and Grill, which serves light meals all day, and many guests choose to nosh underneath the lipstick-red fabric umbrellas by the pool.
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Four Seasons hotel group opened its first Istanbul venture in 1996, cleverly contrived from a listed prison building in the tourist heartland of Sultanahmet." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Adjacent to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, and nearly as costly, this Four Seasons property is as elegantly restrained as the Kempinski is glamorously over-the-top." Full review
Hideaway Report
96.0
"Restored 19th-century palace converted to contain guest rooms and suites, a quarter of which have views across the sea to the shoreline of Asia." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ottoman palace fit for modern royalty with a hammam and a pool beside the indigo waters of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out
"Steps away from the Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, located in the historic peninsula, the Four Seasons Sultanahmet is one of the classiest accommodation options for an authentic Istanbul holiday." Full review
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The hotel offers guests exquisite service and quality with an experienced staff and renowned reputation; so don’t hesitate to ask for help when planning your trip of the city.
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas Show All Reviews
Bronz Sok. No:4 Tesvikiye, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The lobby is minimalist and very light, and oversize rooms include vintage photos by Turkish photographer Ara Güler." Full review
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Ask for a room on a lower level, or you may be kept up by noise from the bar on the eighth floor.
Concierge
"Overall, the Park Hyatt is a great option for business travelers or those seeking a little indulgence in a classier, less touristy—though still vibrant—part of Istanbul."
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the posh neighborhood of Nisantasi and set within two buildings, one of which is a 1922 Neoclassical beauty that houses 90 Art Deco–decorated guest rooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You’ll find no more glamorous neighborhood than Nisantasi, with its Parisian-style cafés, recession-be-damned boutiques, and now a suitably posh hotel." Full review
Star Service
"The main reception desk hides away at the rear beside the towering lift shaft. It's an impressive and stylish space, and a choice of Turkish contemporary music adds to the enjoyment of it." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Its 90 spacious guest rooms complement the original details -- rounded archways, wood floors, and flowery moldings -- with modern furniture, and have luxurious bathrooms." Full review
Jetsetter
"Classy crash pad in Istanbul’s swankiest shopping district, with spacious rooms and hammam-style bathrooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Park Hyatt Macka Palas offers distinctly personalized service that highlights Istanbul’s local culture." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
49.0
"Recent guests were wowed by the accommodations at the Park Hyatt Istanbul Macka Palas – Boutique Class, located in Istanbul about 2 miles north of Taksim Square." Full review
The Telegraph
6.0
"Home to the city’s most upmarket restaurants and bars...expect smooth service, a refined international clientele and respite in the shape of a guest-only spa and open-air pool." Full review