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Sumahan On The WatervsThe St. Regis Istanbul
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sumahan on the Water is preferred by most writers compared to The St. Regis Istanbul. Sumahan on the Water comes in at 88 with endorsements from 10 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and National Geographic.
Sumahan On The Water
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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
The St. Regis Istanbul Star Service Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
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Michelin Guide
Mim Kemal Oke Cad. No:35 NisantasI, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $208/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Star Service "With its prime but relatively quiet location in Istanbul's most-noted district for fashion and design, the hotel draws well-heeled couples, families, and business travelers." Full review
Fodor's "Large, beautifully designed, art deco–tinged rooms and suites and a prime location in the heart of the Nişantaşı shopping district, overlooking the dense greenery of Maçka Park." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Refreshingly, the hotel’s modernist Art Deco architecture is luxurious but not ritzy, and rooms are spacious, sleek, and considerably understated for a St. Regis property." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A new addition to the luxury hotel scene in the Nisantasi district, with all the hallmarks of the St Regis brand." Full review
U.S. News & World Report24.0
"Travelers found little to complain about at the highly acclaimed St&*& Regis Istanbul. First and foremost, service is exemplary. Guests reported feeling completely taken care of by staff..." Full review
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For dining, guests can choose between Wolfgang Puck's farm-to-table-inspired Spago, or the St. Regis Brasserie, which offers Parisian-Turkish fusion dishes.
Michelin Guide "It looks a bit modern, with its curvaceous forms and mid-century furnishings...complete with butler service, lavish rooms and suites, an extravagant Iridium spa " Full review
