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Richmond IstanbulvsSumahan On The Water
Both hotels are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Sumahan on the Water scores significantly better than Richmond Istanbul. Sumahan on the Water ranks #8 in Istanbul with approval from 10 reviews such as Star Service, Lonely Planet and National Geographic.
Richmond Istanbul
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Istiklal Cad. No:227 Tunel, Beyoglu, Istanbul 80670, Turkey
From $1,057/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The location of this Belle Epoque hotel right on Istiklal Caddesi couldn't be better." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is located right on Istiklal Caddesi, a famously busy pedestrian shopping street, a few blocks from the Pera Palace and several consulate buildings." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"This elegantly restrained four-star hotel is a safe, good-value bet for visitors as interested in Istanbul’s nightlife, culture and shopping as they are in historic sites." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Richmond has a fabulous location right next to the palatial Russian consulate on the city’s major boulevard. Behind its 19th-century facade, the place is modern, quite comfortable and well run." 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
