Soho House Istanbul is inside of a spectacular neoclassical building, the Palazzo Corpi (the former…read moreUS Embassy) which was built in 1873. It's located in a lush little park, surrounded by a chic and fun part of Beyoğlu in Istanbul. Inside the property are 19th-century frescoes and a traditional Turkish hammam. It also has an amazing spa, a gorgeous gym, a boxing ring, a screening room and rooftop views over the Bosphorus. There are four restaurants on site. The Mandolin restaurant patio is the best place for breakfast and also to have drinks in the afternoon. The staff that work here are fantastic, and if you decide to leave the property for a meal, the neighborhood has many excellent restaurants just near by. Shoutout to Gokhan at reception who was simply superb with all his recommendations and is so helpful.

I stayed at this hotel for less then 24 hours. As soon as I checked out and I left the hotel I…read morerealized I left my reading glasses. I called the hotel right away letting them know and it's been 4 days and they say they cannot find it. I booked this hotel as a soho member because I thought would be trustworthy and reliable. I WAS WRONG. Worst service. Worst hotel. Shady. They will steal your items and don't even care. Do not stay here.

This is my first time back to Istanbul since the pandemic and I'm glad that once again I chose this…read morehotel. Sultanahmet is one of the nicest hotels in the Four Seasons brand and it's the only hotel I stay in while visiting Istanbul. With its personalized service it feels like a small and elegant boutique hotel but with all the luxuries of a large hotel. Of course the building was re-purposed but the original architectural features remain and make this Four Seasons' seem more like an historical treasure than a hotel. The location can't be beat as its feet from Hagia Sophia and near The Blue Mosque and of course adjacent to Sultanahmet Square. From the balcony in the bedroom I had a beautiful and unobstructed view of Hagia Sophia and the living room offered a nice city view. The location is also near many restaurants and bakeries many of which some stay open late. The hotel has a full gym, beautiful lobby and courtyard, an excellent lounge as well as one of Istanbul's best restaurants. Housekeeping couldn't be better and rooms and suites are spacious and though I felt the hotel didn't even need a refurbish it received one. I know there is a choice of Four Seasons in Istanbul and some people might prefer the Bosphorus Hotel but for location and service it's hard to beat the Sultanahmet.

We came for drinks only, and while we are usual Four Seasons fans, wifey stated she felt "trapped"…read morein the garden. We later found out that this location was once a prison. But the hotel is very pretty and if you have to stay in the tourist area, it is recommended.

This is a very luxurious Hyatt property located inside the Maçka Palas in Nişantaşı. The building…read moreis gorgeous and was built in 1922 by Italian architect Giulio Mongeri on the former site of a Sultan's palace. The architecture is Milanese style and originally part of the nearby Italian Embassy before opening as a luxury hotel in 2008 after a long restoration. It's located a few blocks from a huge and beautiful park, in the most luxury shopping area of Istanbul, with lots of high-end shops like Gucci and Hermès nearby. But what I really like about the area is it also has many cool little indie shops, ice cream parlors, fruit stands and fun neighborhood coffee shops nearby as well, so it has a fun local character as well. The crowd in the surrounding neighborhood is young, upscale, hip and diverse. After waking around Nişantaşı (where the hotel is located), one of my local friends said to me, "Now you know what rich Istanbul is like." :D The staff make this hotel absolutely incredible and Ibrahim at the front desk is great. Also, Leyla Kiper with guest services is exceptional. She was so wonderful when she greeted me at reception and is funny and caring. Leyla is a real asset to the hotel. Some of the hotel rooms even have their own private hammam in the bathroom with a steam shower. The beds are extremely comfortable. Rooms also feature a special faucet with filtered water. The hotel gym is exceptional and is very glitzy and high-tech. I really enjoyed using the beautifully maintained equipment. Breakfast is one of the best hotel breakfasts that I've had in Turkey with traditional Turkish dishes offered as well as fantastic pastries, and healthy juices. Basically anything you could ask for. The pool is more of a lap pool and looks pretty but it's definitely usable. Overall, I highly recommend this hotel, especially if you enjoy upscale modern luxury hotels, like high-end shopping but want to be in an area that feels affluent and local but not very touristy.

The best hotel we have ever stayed at. We were welcomed by all staff. The concierge always helped…read moreus with recommendations for walking and dining. They were able to upgrade our room to a premium king suite - it did not fall short of its name! The room was spacious. The bed felt like I was sleeping on a cloud. The bathroom included a full steam room, hamam, tub, and shower. We were stocked with le labo products (the best)! Now on to the breakfast - where to begin. Everything tasted so fresh and fantastic. They have entrees to prepare for you as well as a large buffet spread. Fresh juice and coffees brought to your table! There is a lovely park just a block away that we walked through twice. If I'm ever back in Istanbul, I'm staying at the Park Hyatt.

Gorgeous hotel that is definitely a level above in luxury to other hotel brands of its class in the…read morearea. It's a little bit out-of-the-way on an elevated hill, but that gives it superb views and is nothing that a short cab ride can't fix. From the entrance into the hotel you can tell it's gorgeous. The lobby is opulent with high ceilings and a circular staircase with an elaborate cupola. Ipec who works at reception is fantastic and so efficient and nice. I have Hilton gold honors status and at this hotel that includes an incredible full buffet breakfast in the morning. Shout out to Selin who was so helpful and charming at breakfast reception, Gamte, and terrific servers Güllü, Fartif and Cihan who made me the best iced latte. You can pick your room in advance online on the Hilton app during check in and I picked the highest floor, which is the 14th floor. Flawless AC which is very much appreciated in the hot summer months. Rooms have huge picture windows (and the smaller windows open!) with incredible skyline views of Istanbul. The standard rooms are a bit on the small side, but absolutely gorgeous with lovely ceramic details and beautiful glass ottoman style lamp fixtures. Beds are large and super comfortable. The best part are the super bathrooms that have this incredible large shower with a seating area and three different faucets. One is like a fountain and will actually shower down your back! The toiletries are also excellent and everything is a very high standard. The pool is beautiful with a Jacuzzi and has full service and a bar. There are also tennis courts. There's also a really lovely Turkish restaurant and an Italian restaurant. It's really more like a city resort than just a hotel. The only problem with this hotel is you might not leave very often to go to town because it's so comfortable and relaxing. I honestly feel like I've been at a spa because of the beautiful gym, spa amd hammam at the hotel. They have a full-size hairdressing salon as well. One thing I really enjoyed about this hotel is that the clientele is extremely international so you really do feel like you're traveling in exotic Istanbul; it's not just full of people from a cruise or tour groups. It's a very interesting and eclectic mix of guests. I really enjoyed my stay here.

I wish I had more time to stay and actually enjoy the hotel, our flight was about 8/9 hours delayed…read moreand by the time we landed in instanbul it was approximately 1:30 am I was so hangry and sleep deprived. I was impressed by the security check right before you get to the hotel. We were greeted by the bellhop who took our bags immediately and guided us to check in. As soon as I got the keys I went up to the room and ordered a lentil coup and chicken caesar salad. I was impressed by the service I place my order and within 15-20 minutes they at the door. The continental breakfast was insane anything you could think of they had.

I have traveled a lot and have stayed in many great hotels but Point hotel in Taksim was something…read moredifferent. They had the most amazing customer service I have had. Their breakfast was highlight of the day and how they treat their guests is even more impressive. The detail of their service is what has amazed me. The two floor managers are beyond professional. I truly suggest this hotel to anyone who is traveling to Istanbul and looking for an amazing place to stay. Say hi to the managers of the restaurant on the 9 th floor from one of their satisfied guests.

I'm being generous with my stars mostly because the staff is lovely…read more My room average but big for Europe. Upon arrival my toilet did not flush ‍ They fixed when I went to dinner. My bed - comfy lots of pillows to choose from. Shower - adjustable height and rain type and deep tub! Luxury in Europe! The AC I couldn't get to turn on but the window opens! So I slept with my window open. It was 25.5c regular in my room which is too hot for me. Breakfast much to choose from. I enjoyed the honey cut off the comb! I think 3.5 stars for quality add a half star for the staff. They really carry this hotel.

We stayed in for only one night (booo! we wanted to stay longer!). We got the best room in this…read moreboutique hotel right in the heart of Old City Sultanahmet. We booked on Booking.com, after weeks of searching- and we were right to choose this hotel! What's so special about Hotel Seraglio is the location, the service and the view. I mean, this place is simply divine. We were given the best room, which is on the top floor, facing the Blue Mosque. We had a direct view of the mosque from our own balcony and deck. The deck had a swing and a table set, perfect for sipping your morning tea or Turkish coffee while enjoying the view. I literally deliberately stayed up late just enjoying the view, it was my first time in Istanbul and I was fascinated and in love! We arrived in the evening, and we actually just walked 10 steps out of the hotel and had a great dinner in a restaurant steps from the hotel. After dinner, we strolled over to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque- a unique experience sans the crowds- and at night, even more majestic. My husband and I felt very safe in this area, in this hotel, and the staff was more than accommodating. The hotel had an elegance about it that was utterly charming. We didn't have time to have breakfast in the hotel (as we had our own balcony and wanted to soak it up) so I can't comment on the food, but we did have our own coffee maker in our room. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was big. There was also more than enough room to store our suitcases, and a safe for our valuables. I was awakened at 5:30 am by the call to prayer. (My husband didn't even budge!) For me, it was a lovely experience. I loved that too, as I felt one with the place, and the culture. The front desk arranged our trip to the airport the next day vis shuttle. Pain free, easy. We were of to Dalaman and were left wanting to return to Istanbul. We will come visit Turkey again-- what a warm people and a beautiful place. We are well-traveled, and thought nothing could surprise us anymore. Yet Turkey took our breath away! We will be back at Hotel Seraglio and highly recommend this to others as well.

The hotel location is perfect very close the blue mosque and Aya Sofia mosque, close the…read morerestaurants and small bazar . The hotel itself very clean the staff are very friendly the breakfast is delicious. We loved being there and definitely will choose the same hotel if we visit İstanbul again !

Location location location. It's in between visited places like Sultanahmet, Taxim square and…read moreGalata but far enough from most of the tourists. Meaning you won't pay an arm and a leg on lodging and food. It's less than 10 mins to the tramway Speaking of food, theres a LOCAL bar, cafe, restaurant area just 1 and 2 alleys down. One of them is umbrella covered. Its pretty bohemian. Also, you don't get the usual guy hassling you to eat at their restaurant. Turkey is a secular country but I feel it's getting more conservative in a religious way. The Art work on the lobby at the Sub Karaköy announces its secularism. The continental breakfast here is quite impressive but it's not fully ready until 8Am I almost took a star off for that. They have a roof top bar and the rooms are neat especially the sound system. Highly recommend.

This was our first visit to Istanbul and we found this hotel on one of our favorite travel sites…read more It has only been open for a year or two, so we were unsure if we made the right choice before arriving, but within minutes we knew we had. The hotel is small, the lobby is the size of a small hip coffee shop, and is decorated as such. But that just adds to the charm. We love boutique hotels and have stayed in many throughout the world. This somewhat reminded us of a mini version of the Standard in NY. The Sub is now on our favorite list. The rooms were small as expected, but decorated cool and comfortable with all the amenities you'd expect. The thing that we enjoyed the most of our four night stay was the customer service. My wife and I traveled with our 3 year old, and from arrival the staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home. (Although we were the only guests we noted with a child, I'd still categorize the hotel as kid friendly because of the accommodating staff. They even offered us a baby crib in the room, which we didn't need or accept). Upon arrival the manager saw us pull up in a cab and ran across the street to help us with our bags. He proceeded to offer us tea when we walked into the lobby and sat down with us for about 20 minutes. He gave us a map, highlighting where we should visit and eating recommendations. That type of service was standard throughout our entire stay. The location was also a nice surprise. The Sub hotel isn't located in the middle of the touristy spots, but in a small neighborhood in the middle of many must-visit destinations. The "tram" was only a two minute walk and that got us everywhere we needed to be. Overall our stay was great and I'd recommend this hotel to anyone.

Everything is amazing from the food to the service at this hotel is 5 stars! Breakfast was the…read morefavorite part of the day! Chef Mehmet was amazing chef as well as a great person. I will recommend this hotel and food to all my colleagues..

I chose this hotel to host a Master's Program reunion and I'm so glad that it was our home for 4…read morenights. The Swissôtel Bosphorus is the epitome of luxury and location. Prior to choosing this hotel I requested proposals from multiple hotels in Istanbul, but what made this so special was the view of The Bosphorus. I want to thank Mustafa and Gozde for being great in presenting, proposing, and answering the countless questions that I had about this property before our arrival. The hotel exudes class, modern facilities, and something for all types of travelers. From the moment you arrive at the hotel you feel safe. There is a security checkpoint for all vehicles and a metal detector in the lobby for all visitors. This made my group feel safe and prior to my arrival 2 of the members of my group were thoroughly impressed with the hotel and thanked me for choosing it. Our first night there we dined at Madhus as a welcome dinner. It is an Indian fine dining gastronomic experience that set the tone of our stay. The food was delicious, the presentation was excellent, and the service was impeccable. We all enjoyed our meal there and when you stay at this hotel you must dine here. All of us enjoyed our respective rooms. Whether they were the Swiss Advantage Garden View Room or Swiss Bosphorus View the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. The Purovel products in the bathroom were a good quality for a hotel. The housekeeping team kept our room clean and stocked upon request. We all had a great experience here. I would like to think that my group thought everything was amazing- the views of the Bosphorus, the hotel amenities, dining offerings from breakfast and fine dining at Madhus and 16 Roof were all excellent. From the lobby to the reception and concierge everything and everyone was delightful and extremely helpful. On behalf of my group, I would highly recommend this hotel and would love to return just so that I personally can use their tennis court.