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Ottoman Hotel ImperialvsRadisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Ottoman Hotel Imperial is preferred by most professionals compared to Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul. Ottoman Hotel Imperial comes in at #21 in Istanbul with recommendations from 6 reviewers such as Star Service, Frommer's and Rough Guide.
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Star Service
Oyster
Time Out Time Out
Lonely Planet
Caferiye Sok. No:6 D:1 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $58/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide "Hard to believe this well-positioned, tastefully refurbished hotel was once the Yücelt Hostel, mainstay of the young and impecunious heading out to India in the 1970s."
Frommer's "If it's a central location you're looking for, you can't do much better than this without compromising on quality." Full review
Star Service "This friendly operation focuses as much on customer service as it does on providing comfortable, clean and exceptional accommodations." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Sultanahmet’s upscale Ottoman Hotel Imperial is a true Turkish delight." Full review
Time Out "Located inside the Ottoman Hotel Imperial, Matbah offers a menu focused on Ottoman palace delights and seasonal offerings, featuring game such as geese in the winter, and quail and duck in the summer." Full review
Time Out "With fascinating views of the Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Hotel Imperial is within walking distance of Sultanahmet Square." Full review
Lonely Planet "This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet location just outside the Topkapı Palace walls." Full review
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul Frommer's Lonely Planet Star Service
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
Ciragan Cad. No:46 Ortakoy, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The target audience is business travelers, Turkish weekenders, and anyone else in the market for good design, seamless comfort, and a boutique experience." Full review
Lonely Planet "Located on the 'Golden MIle' of nightclubs, the Radisson offers 120 well-sized rooms, some of which have Bosphorus views and all of which share the modern style that the hotel chain is known for." Full review
Star Service "A very smart and stylish hotel in a great location for those who want to be in the heart of Istanbul's upscale action, with several fashionable restaurants just steps away." Full review
National Geographic "Five-star, 120-room hotel in the quaint cobbled lanes of Ortaköy—waterfront neighborhood known for its street market, tea gardens, restaurants, nightclubs. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The rooms, like the staff, are efficient and no-nonsense—the former is all clean white sheets topped with lofty duvets, free broadband internet access, and large, sun-bright windows." Full review
