Les OttomansvsThe St. Regis Istanbul
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Les Ottomans scores slightly higher than The St. Regis Istanbul. Les Ottomans is ranked #23 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 sources like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Star Service.
Les Ottomans
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 Traveler
99.6
"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 Report
91.0
"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
The St. Regis Istanbul
Mim Kemal Oke Cad. No:35 NisantasI, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $208/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service
"With its prime but relatively quiet location in Istanbul's most-noted district for fashion and design, the hotel draws well-heeled couples, families, and business travelers." Full review
Fodor's
"Large, beautifully designed, art deco–tinged rooms and suites and a prime location in the heart of the Nişantaşı shopping district, overlooking the dense greenery of Maçka Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Refreshingly, the hotel’s modernist Art Deco architecture is luxurious but not ritzy, and rooms are spacious, sleek, and considerably understated for a St. Regis property." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"A new addition to the luxury hotel scene in the Nisantasi district, with all the hallmarks of the St Regis brand." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
24.0
"Travelers found little to complain about at the highly acclaimed St&*& Regis Istanbul. First and foremost, service is exemplary. Guests reported feeling completely taken care of by staff..." Full review
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For dining, guests can choose between Wolfgang Puck's farm-to-table-inspired Spago, or the St. Regis Brasserie, which offers Parisian-Turkish fusion dishes.
Michelin Guide
"It looks a bit modern, with its curvaceous forms and mid-century furnishings...complete with butler service, lavish rooms and suites, an extravagant Iridium spa " Full review