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The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulvsHotel Empress Zoe
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks slightly better than The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. Hotel Empress Zoe scores 85 with positive reviews from 8 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Askerocagi Cad. Suzer Plaza No:9 Elmadag, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Opulence and luxury... The hotel strives for a niche alongside that of the other multistarred hotels with exotic massage treatments, a premier health center, and fitness packages." Full review
Concierge "There is no such thing here as a room without some kind of a view."
Travel + Leisure "Amenities include an on-site Turkish hamam (sauna), indoor pool, and outdoor spa in the summer months, but the real attraction might be the views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is more modern than the other luxury brands in town and escapes the opportunity for Turkish decor and heavy architectural influence." Full review
Jetsetter "Past meets present with Ottoman-inspired rooms and a high-end hammam in a modernist skyscraper in bustling Beyoglu." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul overlooks the curvaceous bends of the Bosporus from a superb central location just a short stroll from Taksim Square." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Across the street from the Vodafone Arena with views of the Bosphorus Strait, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers a convenient home base for soccer fans and sightseers alike who are visiting Istanbul." Full review
Hotel Empress Zoe
Rough Guide Concierge
Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Frommer's
The Telegraph Afar Magazine
The Guardian
Independent Show All Reviews
Akbiyik Caddesi 10, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $54/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide "The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."
Concierge "The Empress Zoe is one of the rare places in the area to display any spark of creativity in its concept and design."
Fodor's "The hotel's lush garden is an extremely tranquil spot to eat breakfast, and there's also an intimate, two-level roof terrace with nice views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Equally close to Sultanahmet’s major tourist sites as the Four Seasons, this boutique hotel is both quirkily charming and easy on the wallet." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It is claimed that Empress Zoe actually lived here. The two buildings have been restored to an exceptionally high standard of taste and design with an abundance of spacious suites."
Frommer's "If you do strain your back on the way up, you'll be pleased to find extremely comfortable beds and loads of character when you make it to your room." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A couple of period town houses form the basis for this charmingly simple hotel." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hotel Empress Zoe, owned by American sisters Christina and Ann, is a little oasis nestled on old Istanbul’s most vibrant cobblestone streets." Full review
The Guardian "."
Independent "Several townhouses join together to form this quirky boutique hotel, all of which huddle around a lovely courtyard garden where you can see ruins of a 15th-century hammam"
