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Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka PalasvsSumahan On The Water
Both Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas and Sumahan on the Water are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Sumahan on the Water ranks slightly better than Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas. Sumahan on the Water is ranked #8 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
Park Hyatt Istanbul - Macka Palas
Frommer's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
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Bronz Sok. No:4 Tesvikiye, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $163/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's "The lobby is minimalist and very light, and oversize rooms include vintage photos by Turkish photographer Ara Güler." Full review
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Ask for a room on a lower level, or you may be kept up by noise from the bar on the eighth floor.
Concierge "Overall, the Park Hyatt is a great option for business travelers or those seeking a little indulgence in a classier, less touristy—though still vibrant—part of Istanbul."
Travel + Leisure "Located in the posh neighborhood of Nisantasi and set within two buildings, one of which is a 1922 Neoclassical beauty that houses 90 Art Deco–decorated guest rooms." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "You’ll find no more glamorous neighborhood than Nisantasi, with its Parisian-style cafés, recession-be-damned boutiques, and now a suitably posh hotel." Full review
Star Service "The main reception desk hides away at the rear beside the towering lift shaft. It's an impressive and stylish space, and a choice of Turkish contemporary music adds to the enjoyment of it." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"Its 90 spacious guest rooms complement the original details -- rounded archways, wood floors, and flowery moldings -- with modern furniture, and have luxurious bathrooms." Full review
Jetsetter "Classy crash pad in Istanbul’s swankiest shopping district, with spacious rooms and hammam-style bathrooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Park Hyatt Macka Palas offers distinctly personalized service that highlights Istanbul’s local culture." Full review
U.S. News & World Report49.0
"Recent guests were wowed by the accommodations at the Park Hyatt Istanbul Macka Palas – Boutique Class, located in Istanbul about 2 miles north of Taksim Square." Full review
The Telegraph6.0
"Home to the city’s most upmarket restaurants and bars...expect smooth service, a refined international clientele and respite in the shape of a guest-only spa and open-air pool." Full review
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
