Sumahan On The WatervsRadisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul and Sumahan on the Water are both recommended by experts. Overall, Sumahan on the Water scores significantly higher than Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul. Sumahan on the Water has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 10 sources including Lonely Planet, National Geographic and Fodor's.
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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 Traveler
99.6
"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 Telegraph
9.0
"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 Report
92.0
"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
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul
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