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InterContinental IstanbulvsSultanahmet Palace Hotel
InterContinental Istanbul and Sultanahmet Palace Hotel are both rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sultanahmet Palace Hotel ranks marginally better than InterContinental Istanbul. Sultanahmet Palace Hotel scores 81 with praise from 5 reviews such as Oyster, Frommer's and Star Service.
InterContinental Istanbul
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Oyster
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "Near Taksim Square, with a new spa that features a glass-walled circular relaxation room overlooking the Bosporus. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is one of the top hotels in Istanbul with first-class facilities for groups, visitors and business travellers."
Star Service "This hotel shines with a high level of service, and the ample staff performs even the dreariest task with the focused attention of a whirling dervish.
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Jetsetter "Modern five-star high-rise at the edge of Gezi Park, with an outdoor pool and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The InterContinental Istanbul is an elegant luxury property located in Taksim, the center of modern life in Istanbul, about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City." Full review
Time Out "Located within walking distance of Taksim Square and Lütfi Kırdar the hotel enjoys a prime location overlooking the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea." Full review
U.S. News & World Report38.0
"Overlooking Taksim Square, the InterContinental Istanbul offers a prime location for sightseeing in Istanbul." Full review
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
Frommer's "You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
Fodor's "Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
Star Service "This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
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Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
