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Witt Istanbul SuitesvsThe Bank Hotel Istanbul
Both Witt Istanbul Suites and Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Witt Istanbul Suites is preferred by most reviewers compared to Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel. Witt Istanbul Suites scores 87 with approval from 10 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Concierge and Star Service.
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
The Bank Hotel Istanbul Star Service Fodor's
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Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service "The hotel will likely appeal to some of the same travelers who stay at the nearby Witt Istanbul, which is also stylish but has fewer facilities and a somewhat less convenient location." Full review
Fodor's "A mid-19th-century bank building near the Galata Bridge combines historical accents and contemporary design in comfortable, attractive rooms spread over two separate buildings." Full review
Jetsetter "Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink." Full review
Oyster Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hotel's 63 rooms walk the line between elegant and contemporary with tall arched windows, and frescoed ceilings, and dark-stained wide-plank timber floors." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Classic architecture and charming historic features (including the eponymous vaults) but added plenty of modern delights: there’s a spa, stylish modern decor and even its own in-house art curator." Full review
U.S. News & World Report18.0
"Restored by well-known Turkish architect Han Tümertekin, The House Hotel Karaköy features several historic bank vaults, plus original ornamentation on its exterior. But the property's..." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A trendy boutique hotel located between the historic peninsula and the nightlife of Istiklal Caddesi. The eclectic design mixes the modern and the historic bones of the building "
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "There are several categories of rooms...but all have luxurious bathrooms clad with vibrantly hued Carrera marble and soothing rain showers, while bedrooms have proper desks, LCD televisions" Full review
