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Sumahan On The WatervsLes Ottomans
Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Sumahan on the Water ranks significantly better than Les Ottomans. Sumahan on the Water is ranked #8 in Istanbul with praise from 10 publications such as Star Service, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Sumahan On The Water
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Kuleli Cad. No:51 Cengelkoy, Uskudar, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
From $226/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "One of Istanbul's most talked-about boutique hotels, the recently refurbished Sumahan on the Water hugs the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in the village of Çengelköy."
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When to go: April, May, June, September, and October, to avoid the summer crowds and humidity.
Fodor's "What was once a derelict distillery on the Asian waterfront of the Bosphorus is now one of Istanbul's most chic and original places to stay, with comfortable rooms and suites." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Istanbul’s Asian coast, lined with wooden yali... has charming little neighborhoods, including bustling Çengelköy, now the site of one of the city’s most luxurious small hotels." Full review
Star Service "On the Asian side of the Bosporus, this delightful design boutique-hotel is in a world of its own, offering peaceful luxury with beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul." Full review
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Be sure to know the street address as many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with its hideaway location.
Frommer's "Highlights include duplexes, bathrooms swathed in the same Marmara marble found in Topkapi and Dolmabahçe, and a studied forethought even to the placement of the soaps." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Formerly an Ottoman-era distillery, this place was converted into an award-winning hotel by its discerning Turkish-American owners." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To convert a 19th-century Istanbul distillery into a boutique hotel, owner-architects Mark and Nedret Butler looked to the Bosporus for inspiration." Full review
National Geographic "Serene boutique hotel on Asian shore." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Attractive hotel in a three-story former raki distillery at the water’s edge on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus." Full review
Time Out "Sumahan on the Water is located on the edge of the Bosphorus, providing a picturesque view that is second to none." Full review
Les Ottomans Frommer's Concierge Condé Nast Traveler Star Service Travel + Leisure Hideaway Report Time Out
Kurucesme Mah. Muallim Naci Cad. No:68 Arnavutkoy, Besiktas, Istanbul 34345, Turkey
From $460/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This lavish hotel is the talk of the town and only the most overused (but apt) superlatives will describe it." Full review
Concierge "The sultans themselves would have appreciated local designer Zeynep Fadılloğlu's lavishness and attention to detail."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"It may not look like much from the outside—a white facade behind a skimpy porte cochère—but on the inside, where it counts, Les Ottomans is a well-executed fantasy." Full review
Star Service "Right on the banks of the Bosporus in upscale Kurucesme near several esteemed nightlife ventures and pricey restaurants, Les Ottomans is an extraordinary venture." Full review
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Another favorite requested by repeat guests is the 110 Hurrem Sultan suite because of its four spacious rooms and two baths.
Travel + Leisure "Les Ottomans' clientele includes state dignitaries and celebrities—evidenced by its concierge offerings, including entrance to exclusive nightclubs and private helicopter and airplane transfers." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"Romantic hotel in 1790s mansion with sublime Bosphorus views, 30 minutes from city center." Full review
Time Out "Les Ottomans provides guests with luxury and comfort with decorations in accordance with Ottoman elegance. " Full review
