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The Marmara Pera HotelvsShangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Both properties are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul ranks slightly higher than The Marmara Pera Hotel. Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul ranks #14 in Istanbul with endorsements from 7 reviewers like Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.
The Marmara Pera Hotel
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Jetsetter
Time Out
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $67/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "One of the city’s truly great hotels built to house the original passengers arriving from Paris on the Orient Express."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure "To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors." Full review
DK Eyewitness "In the cultural heart of Beyoğlu and housed in a solid stone building this hotel was once the Libyan consulate."
Star Service "Virtually opposite the famous Pera Palace, this hotel rises high in a 17-story tower block above its neighbors." Full review
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The young staffers do a fine job at reception although individual requests tend to get overlooked in the rush.
Jetsetter "Sleek high-rise hotel with Midcentury-style rooms, a top-notch Scando-Turkish restaurant and a rooftop pool." Full review
Time Out "The Marmara Pera offers the nostalgia of the 30’s and romance of the 70’s in 202 comfortable and modernly designed rooms and 3 suites." Full review
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul Star Service
Fodor's
Oyster
Wallpaper Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
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
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 "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 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 "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 "Luxe digs on the Bosphorus, with palatial rooms, a world class spa and a destination Cantonese restaurant." Full review
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 Telegraph9.0
"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 "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 Report16.0
"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.
