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Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsPera Palace Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Pera Palace Hotel ranks slightly better than Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus. Pera Palace Hotel comes in at #2 in Istanbul with approval from 10 publications including Lonely Planet, Hideaway Report and Frommer's.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Hideaway Report
Jetsetter
Time Out
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 Telegraph8.0
"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 Report96.0
"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.
Pera Palace Hotel Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness Star Service Hideaway Report Time Out The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
Mesrutiyet Cad. Tepebasi, No:52, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."
Oyster Luxury
"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."
Star Service "This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. " Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience." Full review
Time Out "Design in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles and features an indoor pool and luxurious rooms with city views...the 115 spacious rooms and suites are furnished with elegant details " Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the world’s iconic hotels, the Pera Palace first swung open its doors in 1892 and has been a meeting point for travelers in the city for more than 100 years." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed iconic figures like Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock since opening in 1892." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Modern luxury and Turkish history entwine at the Pera Palace hotel, a grand Art Nouveau beauty that was built for travelers on the Orient Express and over the years has hosted illustrious guests"
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
