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Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsSultanahmet Palace Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks #5 in Istanbul with approval from 11 publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
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
i
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.
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel Frommer's Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Star Service
Oyster
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
Frommer's "You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
Fodor's "Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
Star Service "This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
i
Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
