Hotel SultaniavsRaffles Istanbul
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Raffles Istanbul is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Sultania. Raffles Istanbul scores 83 with positive reviews from 6 publications including Wallpaper, Jetsetter and Star Service.
Hotel Sultania
Ebusuud Cad. Mehmet Murat Sok. No:4, Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $46/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale 42-room hotel in the Sirkeci neighborhood of Sultanahmet is the nicest of the Yasmak Hotels mini-chain." Full review
Star Service
"This palatial, Ottoman-style property describes itself as being fit for a sultan, and the interior decor certainly makes it feel that way." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sultania is one of the best hotels in Sirkeci, a characterful district nuzzling-up to the historic core of Istanbul’s old city." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
14.0
"According to previous visitors, Hotel Sultania lives up to its promise of making each guest "feel like a sultan." Full review
Raffles Istanbul
Zorlu Center | Besiktas, Istanbul 34340, Turkey
From $217/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"Channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles." Full review
Star Service
" With facilities catering to business travelers, families, couples, and VIPs, the 11th member of the international Raffles chain of luxury hotels has broad appeal." Full review
Wallpaper
"All rooms feature a balcony with the best views overlooking the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands." Full review
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Raffles Istanbul is a five-pearl property with dramatic, art-filled interiors situated in an upscale mall and residential complex, about a 30-minute drive from the top tourist sights." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Unlike the majority of luxury hotels in Istanbul, Raffles does not pay homage to the city’s bygone Byzantine and Ottoman eras, but stands instead as a symbol of a modern, self-confident Turkey." Full review
Jetsetter
"Opulent, ultra-mod newcomer overlooking the Bosphorus with a rooftop cinema, lavish spa and Michelin-starred chef." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
2.0
"Recent travelers are confident in their proclamations that the Raffles Istanbul is one of the best hotels they have ever stayed in." Full review
Independent
"Set away from central Istanbul in the shiny Zorlu Centre and the business district – but easily reached by metro – Raffles Istanbul is as stylishly modern as its sleek surroundings"
Travel + Leisure
"A romantic stay at Raffles Istanbul comes with sweeping panoramic views of the Bosphorus, stylish accommodations featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and private balconies (yes, there's 24-hour butler service, too), world-class gastronomic experiences, and a spa with couples rooms and Turkish baths"
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Michelin Guide
"Historical references are present, of course, especially in the artwork...every room is assigned a personal butler, and the facilities include the full luxury-hotel treatment" Full review