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Witt Istanbul SuitesvsShangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Witt Istanbul Suites and Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul are both praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Witt Istanbul Suites ranks slightly better than Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul. Witt Istanbul Suites scores 87 with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
Witt Istanbul Suites
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Defterdar Yokusu No:26 Cihangir, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $102/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge "The back suites on the top two floors have views over the minarets and the Bosphorus."
Fodor's "All accommodations at this stylish boutique hotel in the popular Cihangir neighborhood are suites—essentially very large loft apartments with separate sleeping and living areas." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The modern interiors created by Turkish firm Autoban are attracting design aficionados to the new 17-room hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The luxury suites here are large, well-appointed and equipped with kitchenettes."
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"An advantage of staying at the Witt Istanbul Suites, besides its location in the literati-filled neighborhood of Cihangir, is that everything in it is something you would want for your own home." Full review
Afar Magazine "With only 18 rooms, and a room-to-staff ratio of one-to-one, this funky design hotel offers personalized service that makes guests feel as if they’re staying at an ultra-stylish friend’s home." Full review
Star Service "Located in a converted office building, this boutique-hotel shows off trendsetting style from the second guests step inside." Full review
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The staff is friendly, yet distant, and fails to follow through on special requests.
The Telegraph8.0
"A front-runner in the Istanbul designer hotel scene that rates comfort, intimacy and substance as highly as style." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Once the Turkish headquarters of Ogilvy and Mather, the centrally located Witt Istanbul Suites hotel teems with Mad Men worthy mid-century design and furnishings." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Showcasing nearly as many designer features as an issue of Monocle magazine... conveniently located near the Tophane tram stop." Full review
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul Star Service Fodor's
Oyster
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Jetsetter Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph Afar Magazine
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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.
