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Tomtom SuitesvsSultanahmet Palace Hotel
Both Tomtom Suites and Sultanahmet Palace Hotel are praised by expert writers. On balance, Tomtom Suites scores significantly higher than Sultanahmet Palace Hotel. Tomtom Suites comes in at #6 in Istanbul with praise from 7 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Tomtom Suites
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Bogazkesen Cad. Tomtom Kaptan Sok. No:18 Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
From $152/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Offers superb accommodations and authentic character, with guest rooms furnished with warm woods, textiles in natural colors, high ceilings, and original artwork." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This hidden gem draws high marks for the excellent service given by helpful staff, its modern, well-appointed rooms and the wonderful terrace views."
Time Out "Tomtom Suites can be described as the quintessential boutique hotel. Centrally located in a neighbourhood full of contrasts, it provides a perfect base to explore the city." Full review
Star Service "This is a unique, small hotel that provides an excellent alternative for those who want large accommodations but prefer not to stay in a big tourist hotel." Full review
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Light sleepers should request a room toward the back with courtyard views to avoid any street sounds.
The Telegraph9.0
"Very few visitors to the exotic, ‘’Oriental’’ city of Istanbul would expect to stay in a chic hotel fashioned from a former Franciscan nunnery." Full review
Oyster Upscale
"Couples seeking contemporary apartment-style accommodation a bit off the tourist trail are drawn to this beautifully renovated 20-room hotel on a quiet street in the old European quarter of Beyoğlu." Full review
Time Out "La Moutte-meaning seagull in French- opened at the terrace floor of Tomtom Suites. Its chefs-Üryan Doğmuş and Cihan Kıpçak- were trained in United States and Switzerland and worked with..." Full review
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Make sure you pay a visit to Tomtom for La Mouette.
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"This boutique hotel in Istanbul is all about attention to detail. That's because Tomtom Suites only has 20 rooms, leaving plenty of extra room for personalized service." Full review
Independent "Its modern spacious suites exude a feeling of calm, with polished wooden floors, faintly Fifties-style furnishings and original artworks...the rooftop Mediterranean restaurant is just as glamorous."
Lonely Planet "Its contemporary decor is understated but elegant, with particularly impressive bathrooms, and each suite is beautifully appointed." Full review
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
Frommer's Fodor's DK Eyewitness Star Service Oyster
Otel Sultanahmet Sarayi Torun Sokak, No:19, 34122 Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $56/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
Frommer's "You either love this one or hate it. That's because in all of the deluxe rooms, each small bathroom doubles as a marble-clad mini-hamam." Full review
Fodor's "Grand marble stairways, columns, Greek statues, and fountains grace the public spaces, and rooms have touches like ornate ceiling mouldings... and cushioned divans for reclining." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is the ideal place to spoil yourself. Less authentically refurbished than some other establishments, it is, nevertheless, a refined hotel that deserves its palace title."
Star Service "This low-lying reddish-pink boutique-hotel in the heart of Old Istanbul was designed to look old in a faux-Classical style that some will like while leaving others cold." Full review
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Staffers are friendly although a bit distant and not quick on their feet to respond to guest requests.
Oyster Mid-Range
"The Sultanahmet Palace Hotel is a solid three-pearl option for travelers who want to be in the historic quarter as close to the Blue Mosque as possible." Full review
