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Swissotel The Bosphorus, IstanbulvsTomtom Suites
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Tomtom Suites scores slightly higher than Swissotel The Bosphorus. Tomtom Suites is ranked #6 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 reviewers including Time Out, Fodor's 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
Frommer's "The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans." Full review
Star Service "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
Oyster Luxury
"Swisshotel The Bosphorus is one of Istanbul's most luxurious hotels, situated in 65 acres of gardens overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Jetsetter "Modern glamour sitting pretty in historical gardens on the European side of the Bosphorus." Full review
Tomtom Suites
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Time Out Star Service
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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
