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Four Seasons Istanbul at the BosphorusvsTomtom Suites
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks marginally higher than Tomtom Suites. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus comes in at 89 with recommendations from 11 sources such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
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Hideaway Report
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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.
Tomtom Suites Fodor's
DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service The Telegraph
Oyster Time Out
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Bogazkesen Cad. Tomtom Kaptan Sok. No:18 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $152/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Offers superb accommodations and authentic character, with guest rooms furnished with warm woods, textiles in natural colors, high ceilings, and original artwork." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hidden gem draws high marks for the excellent service given by helpful staff, its modern, well-appointed rooms and the wonderful terrace views."
Time Out "Tomtom Suites can be described as the quintessential boutique hotel. Centrally located in a neighbourhood full of contrasts, it provides a perfect base to explore the city." Full review
Star Service "This is a unique, small hotel that provides an excellent alternative for those who want large accommodations but prefer not to stay in a big tourist hotel." Full review
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Light sleepers should request a room toward the back with courtyard views to avoid any street sounds.
The Telegraph9.0
"Very few visitors to the exotic, ‘’Oriental’’ city of Istanbul would expect to stay in a chic hotel fashioned from a former Franciscan nunnery." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Couples seeking contemporary apartment-style accommodation a bit off the tourist trail are drawn to this beautifully renovated 20-room hotel on a quiet street in the old European quarter of Beyoğlu." Full review
Time Out "La Moutte-meaning seagull in French- opened at the terrace floor of Tomtom Suites. Its chefs-Üryan Doğmuş and Cihan Kıpçak- were trained in United States and Switzerland and worked with..." Full review
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Make sure you pay a visit to Tomtom for La Mouette.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"This boutique hotel in Istanbul is all about attention to detail. That's because Tomtom Suites only has 20 rooms, leaving plenty of extra room for personalized service." Full review
Independent "Its modern spacious suites exude a feeling of calm, with polished wooden floors, faintly Fifties-style furnishings and original artworks...the rooftop Mediterranean restaurant is just as glamorous."
Lonely Planet "Its contemporary decor is understated but elegant, with particularly impressive bathrooms, and each suite is beautifully appointed." Full review
