Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsThe St. Regis Istanbul
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus scores significantly higher than The St. Regis Istanbul. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus comes in at 89 with approval from 11 publications including Hideaway Report, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
The St. Regis Istanbul
Mim Kemal Oke Cad. No:35 NisantasI, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $208/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"With its prime but relatively quiet location in Istanbul's most-noted district for fashion and design, the hotel draws well-heeled couples, families, and business travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"Large, beautifully designed, art deco–tinged rooms and suites and a prime location in the heart of the Nişantaşı shopping district, overlooking the dense greenery of Maçka Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Refreshingly, the hotel’s modernist Art Deco architecture is luxurious but not ritzy, and rooms are spacious, sleek, and considerably understated for a St. Regis property." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A new addition to the luxury hotel scene in the Nisantasi district, with all the hallmarks of the St Regis brand." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
24.0
"Travelers found little to complain about at the highly acclaimed St&*& Regis Istanbul. First and foremost, service is exemplary. Guests reported feeling completely taken care of by staff..." Full review
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For dining, guests can choose between Wolfgang Puck's farm-to-table-inspired Spago, or the St. Regis Brasserie, which offers Parisian-Turkish fusion dishes.
Michelin Guide
"It looks a bit modern, with its curvaceous forms and mid-century furnishings...complete with butler service, lavish rooms and suites, an extravagant Iridium spa " Full review