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Swissotel The Bosphorus, IstanbulvsThe Marmara Taksim
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. Overall, Swissotel The Bosphorus scores slightly higher than The Marmara Taksim. Swissotel The Bosphorus has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Oyster
Jetsetter
Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance." Full review
"Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa." Full review
"Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans." Full review
"Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business." Full review
Luxury
"Swisshotel The Bosphorus is one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels, situated in 65 acres of gardens overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
"Modern glamour sitting pretty in historical gardens on the European side of the Bosphorus." Full review
The Marmara Taksim
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"The Marmara is an excellent choice for those traveling for business or pleasure, particularly for its towering location above central and bustling Taksim Square." Full review
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution." Full review
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
"In the modern heart of this sprawling metropolis, this hotel enjoys perhaps the best location for those who prefer not to stay in the historical surroundings of Sultanahmet across the Golden Horn." Full review
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The staff is geared toward groups and seems to overlook individual requests.
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square." Full review