"If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."

"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895." Full review

"Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."

"This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. " Full review

"Design in neoclassical, art nouveau, and oriental styles and features an indoor pool and luxurious rooms with city views...the 115 spacious rooms and suites are furnished with elegant details " Full review

"They don’t come more history-filled or atmospheric than this, the hotel built by Belgian entrepreneur Georges Nagelmackers to accommodate travellers arriving on his Orient Express train from Paris." Full review

"One of the world’s iconic hotels, the Pera Palace first swung open its doors in 1892 and has been a meeting point for travelers in the city for more than 100 years." Full review

"Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed iconic figures like Agatha Christie and Alfred Hitchcock since opening in 1892." Full review

"Modern luxury and Turkish history entwine at the Pera Palace hotel, a grand Art Nouveau beauty that was built for travelers on the Orient Express and over the years has hosted illustrious guests"

"Istanbul may be developing ultra-rapidly, but everywhere you go there are telltale signs of its multi-layered history." Full review