Sultanhan HotelvsFour Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Sultanhan Hotel and Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus is preferred by most reviewers compared to Sultanhan Hotel. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus comes in at 88 with recommendations from 10 sources including Frommer's, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Sultanhan Hotel
Piyer Loti Cad. No 15-17, Istanbul 34490, Turkey
From $155/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Muted echoes of guests' comings and goings bounce off the marble walls of the lobby of this higher-end hotel located a stone's throw from the Grand Bazaar and Çemberlitas tramway." Full review
Star Service
"This small hotel offers excellent facilities in a boutique setting, although many Americans will find that the Four Seasons nearby has better service at similar rates." Full review
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Most rooms are smoke-free, and smokers have one of 10 rooms to choose from during their stay.
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.