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Sirkeci MansionvsShangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Both Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul and Sirkeci Mansion are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul scores marginally higher than Sirkeci Mansion. Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul is ranked #14 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 7 publications including Wallpaper, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.

Sirkeci Mansion
8/10
Taya Hatun Sok. No:5 Sirkeci, Fatih, Istanbul 34120, Turkey
From $83/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"The air-conditioned, recently wallpapered guest rooms here are dreamily comfortable, with big beds on which rest not just a pillow menu but also a dish of Turkish delight. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The comfortable and inviting room decor emphasizes local character, while the bustling, ornate lobby and warm, helpful staff convey feelings of refined luxury." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The Sirkeci Mansion hotel has built a very good reputation on the solid foundations of sound management and consistently good service." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"  The Sirkeci Mansion Hotel is a picturesque structure that encompasses high quality service, Turkish hospitality, and a history that dates back half a century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Just steps from the Topkapi Palace Museum...spacious and well-equipped rooms, but many were even more impressed with the hotel's outstanding staff and central location." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Sirkeci Mansion is walking distance from the Hagia Sophia, Gulhane Park, and Topkapi Palace. The hotel contains 32 spacious rooms, a spa, and an on-site restaurant."
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's Frommer's
"A marvelous find, a relatively recently custom-built structure on a quiet lane facing the park outside Topkapi Palace...comfortable and clean rooms, and those are fully kitted-out and don't disappoint" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The owners of this terrific hotel overlooking Gülhane Park know what keeps guests happy – rooms are impeccably clean, well sized and loaded with amenities." Full review
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
8/10
Sinanpasa Mah, Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok, No.1, Besiktas, Istanbul 34353, Turkey
From $212/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Star Service Star Service
"In a 1930s tobacco warehouse near the waterfront in the busy central neighborhood of Besiktas, the Shangri-La is popular with affluent families as well as a smaller number of business travelers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Offering all the opulence and sophistication expected of this world-class brand, the Shangri-La Bosphorus overlooks the water, with a glittering lobby that features a two-story crystal chandelier." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Shangri-La Bosphorus is a first-rate luxury hotel housed in a former waterfront warehouse on the European side of the Bosphorus river." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"There is a variety of cuisines (from Asian to Mediterranean) to suit most palates, but it's the impressive wall of wine that will have us coming back for more." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxe digs on the Bosphorus, with palatial rooms, a world class spa and a destination Cantonese restaurant." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"It may take a knock for its lack of outdoor space, but if one must watch the Bosphorus Strait from indoors, there is no better place than the Shangri La." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"Five-star hotels have been popping up like seedlings in Istanbul in the last few years. Shangri-La Bosphorus opened in May and is one of only a handful right on the waterfront." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"I’d long dreamed of visiting Istanbul, but didn’t make it there until this year. A combination of the time difference and excitement meant I was wide awake at dawn on my first full day..." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
16.0
"Taking its name from its perch along the Bosphorus Strait about 2 miles south of Ortaköy in Istanbul, this Shangri-La outpost is recommended by travelers for its picturesque location and..." Full review
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When it's time to dine, lodgers will have several eateries to choose from: IST TOO serves Asian and Mediterranean fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the more formal Shang Palace offers authentic Chinese-Cantonese cuisine.

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