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Les OttomansvsSofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Les Ottomans scores marginally better than The Sofa Hotel. Les Ottomans comes in at #23 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 publications like Time Out, Frommer's and Hideaway Report.
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
Sofa Hotel Istanbul Autograph Collection Frommer's Concierge
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Star Service
U.S. News & World Report
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Tesvikiye Cad. No:41/A Nisantasi, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $128/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Although the hotel's "anything, anytime service" applies to guests of the suites only, the slogan is indicative of the personalized service the hotel strives to provide to all guests." Full review
Concierge "If you can forgive the rather humdrum name and slightly away-from-center location... you'll be treated to a modern boutique hotel of European-caliber quality and design."
Fodor's "Design is the emphasis here, with large rooms that have attractive contemporary textiles and furniture in neutral tones and reds, as well as an eponymous trademark sofa." Full review
Travel + Leisure "No neighborhood in Istanbul exudes more European chic than Nisantisi. The Sofa Hotel is a prime example." Full review
Star Service "Located in the city's premier design and fashion neighborhood housing the trendiest shops and cafes, this boutique-hotel targets a younger clientele." Full review
U.S. News & World Report104.0
"A boutique property located just north of central Istanbul, The Sofa Hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Sofa is a stylish, art-filled hideaway in buzzy Nisantasi." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Sofa has got lots going for it – extremely comfortable rooms packed with amenities, a spa... and the fashionable Longtable restaurant – but what makes this place truly distinctive is its service." Full review
