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Sumahan On The WatervsAkka Hotels Lush
Both Sumahan on the Water and Lush Hotel Taksim are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Sumahan on the Water ranks significantly better than Lush Hotel Taksim. Sumahan on the Water comes in at #16 in Istanbul with accolades from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
Sumahan On The Water
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Frommer's
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Hideaway Report
Time Out Show All Reviews
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
Akka Hotels Lush Frommer's Concierge
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Siraselviler St 12, Taksim, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $83/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "Maybe it's hip because it's a pioneer -- Siraselviler Avenue used to be a bit dicey, but it's now very close to having a clean bill of health." Full review
Concierge "The lively nightlife and shopping area around Beyoğlu is generally neglected by hotel entrepreneurs... the Lush is the first to offer interesting accommodation without the fanfare."
Jetsetter "Eclectic hotel with arty rooms and bags of character in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim Square." Full review
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You can choose from cereals, pastries and Turkish favorites — sesame-covered simit, goat cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and yogurt — ask the waiter for Turkish tea and eggs made to order.
Lonely Planet "One of a fast-sprouting crop of boutique hotels around town, this self-consciously hip place has 35 attractive rooms of varying sizes, all of which are individually decorated and full of amenities."
