This hotel had a good location. It was not to far from the Bazaar and many other things. I was…read morehappy with my stay. The room was nice. It was a good size. The pillows a little hard. It was an awesome surprise to see the big welcome sign with my name on it on the TV. It was a really nice touch. It made my day. The breakfast buffet was good. They had a good variety. The kitchen staff was wonderful. The table service was good. I found the staff friendly.

We had booked four nights at the Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel, but ended up checking…read moreout after just one night--that's how unbearable the experience was. We were traveling with a family of four and a family of three, and had reserved appropriately sized rooms. Instead, we were given tiny, cramped rooms that barely fit two people. Yet the hotel still charged us extra for the additional guests--with zero regard for the fact that the rooms were completely inadequate. Even worse, the rooms--and the hallways--were filled with a strong, nauseating smell of cigarette smoke. The rooms were supposedly non-smoking, but it was clear that nothing had been done to enforce or maintain that standard. If we had stayed longer, our young daughter would have gotten sick from the constant exposure to the smoke. It was that bad. The management was nowhere to be found, and the staff showed absolutely no concern or effort to fix anything. Every complaint was met with cold indifference. Not only were we forced to leave the hotel due to the conditions, but we are still fighting with the hotel to receive a refund for the remaining nights they failed to deliver on. This hotel is a disgrace to the Marriott name. It is run with no care for the guest experience, no attention to cleanliness or comfort, and absolutely no accountability. If you care about your health, your comfort, and your money--avoid this hotel at all costs. There are far better options in Istanbul. This was the worst hotel experience we've ever had.

I've been staying at Le Meridien for a couple of years on a monthly basis. The hotel is elegant and…read moremodern without being pompous. Service is remarkable staff is cordial and run the extra mile to make you feel at your best. Always polite, with a smile and preceding your needs. It houses two pools, indoor and outdoors as well as a good spa and gymnasium and hamam. Having stayed in many of similar hotels in Istanbul, it is insurmountable in my opinion.

Just left the hotel with tears running down my face. OMG…read morethis place is amazing Seriously, the service is top notch, the rooms, a bit small, were decorated beautifully. The bathrooms were amazing. THE VIEW IS TO DIE FOR. I was upgraded to a 22nd story bosporous view room thanks to my awesome co-worker, and gosh damn it was something. I kept my curtains open the whole week I was therIte, and just gazed out the whole time. The whole hotel is like an art house, with everything designed with a modoern and tasteful approach. Though its a bit pricey for istanbul, its 1000% worth it. Approximately 15 - 20 mins to Taksim, and 10 mins or less to Istinye Park (minus traffic) Taxi's are always waiting at the bottom, so easy to go anywhere, though its a bitt far from the mtero. Also very close to the newly gentrified Nesbittiye street, so definitely check that out. 5/5 - LOVE.

We had an amazing week here at the Ritz Carlton Istanbul! Front desk check in was quick ,…read moreinformative and welcoming. He pointed up to the concierge to help us book our guided tours , reservations to some great local restaurants. We booked our in hotel spa appointments Turkish bath and facials! One of the services being the Turkish bath (Hamman) is a must do and the facials. The restaurants inside of the Ritz Carlton are delicious whether you're going to Nobu, or one of it's two Michelin Guide-listed restaurants, offering both fine dining and relaxed lounge experiences, the hotel's restaurant and bars feature Bosphorus views! Also some shops within the lobby some for clothing, jewelry , authentic Turkish souvenir shop the owners (husband& wife) are absolute sweethearts! Next to their shop their is a kids club full of a indoor playground and art activities to do! The pool areas are both beautiful indoor pool located next to the Spa , the pools has a certain hours for general people ( adults, kids, family etc) but after a certain hour in the evening it's become adults only! Which I love offers that peace and relaxing time for us adults. My son enjoy both pools especially the outdoor one with the glass clear view of him swimming lol The ritz Carlton Istanbul does offer pickup/ drop off airport transportation inside a beautiful van equipped with water and snacks charging cables all the bells and whistle's! Honestly I wouldn't stay anywhere else but at the Ritz Carlton when in Istanbul.

I don't even know where to begin. Ritz-Carlton Istanbul completely destroyed our vacation, and…read moreendangered my wife's health. This hotel was a nightmare from start to finish, and I honestly cannot believe it's allowed to operate under the Ritz-Carlton name. My wife got food poisoning after eating at one of their restaurants, and we are certain it was from the hotel's food. She became extremely sick--violently ill, and we were left to deal with everything on our own. We informed the staff and management right away, expecting immediate help or at least concern. But what we got was total silence. No help, no refund, no support--nothing. They acted like it wasn't their problem. They showed zero care for my wife's suffering. This wasn't just bad service--it was inhumane. If that wasn't enough, the hotel was blasting loud music for two night. Four nights of torture. We couldn't sleep, and we complained again and again to different managers. And just like with everything else, they did absolutely nothing. They gave empty promises, fake apologies, and then disappeared. No solutions. No respect. No decency. The management is a disgrace--unprofessional, disconnected, and clearly not trained to handle basic guest needs, let alone a serious health emergency. We felt completely abandoned. This place is not safe. They are charging premium prices while offering some of the worst hospitality I've ever seen. This hotel should not just be avoided--it should be reported to the city of Istanbul and health authorities. They are putting people's health at risk. Their food made my wife sick, their environment made our stay unbearable, and their complete lack of accountability made everything worse. We will be contacting Ritz-Carlton corporate and local safety regulators in Istanbul. This is not just about a bad stay--this is about guest safety, human decency, and basic responsibility. Shame on Ritz-Carlton Istanbul. You stole our time, our money, and my wife's health. You ruined what was supposed to be a special vacation and turned it into a painful memory we'll never forget. Avoid this hotel at all costs.

This is the most beautifully appointed Hilton and I, unfortunately, enjoyed only one night here…read more Far more luxurious than any in the U.S. or Europe (including U.K). that I've enjoyed. The other downer was that I was feeling pretty ill when we checked in, so I couldn't fully appreciate the property. The staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Loving me some Istanbul, Turkey!!!

Our last stop in Europe, Istanbul. The Hilton is beautiful…read moreinside and the rooms are spacious. We found that the phone has 2 USB ports and a multiple selection of charging connectors. We ate exclusively at the Arlo Restaurant. We drank Turkish red wines and were not disappointed. Our last dinner was Charred Calamari and the waiter recommended the Lamb Chops. Outstanding! And he made sure that I ate the sauce which was very delicious. I would stay here again. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed here a couple of times. Butler service is nice and don't forget to ask for Turkish delights…read morewith your Turkish coffee. Rooms are modern but embrace a modern art deco vibe. The location is excellent but in my experience the service can be a bit and a miss. Also cash rates can be quite high - not sure it is worth the incremental premium to be at this hotel unless being in a central location is a must for you. Breakfast is a little disappointing for the caliber of hotel this is gunning for.

This was my first time in Istanbul, and I decided to go with the St. Regis as my previous…read moreexperience with the hotel brand has been fairly positive, as was this trip. It's a fairly walkable area, but it's at the very top of a few hills, so just make sure you're prepared to walk. Once inside the beauty of it and service is just top tier. The rooftop restaurant Spago is amazing, along with the service. The Brassiere downstairs is also great. The rooms are very largely sized, but a few downsides... The shower head is a rainfall head, but the shower itself is so small you're stuck under it and sort of constricted in your movement. It's hard to wash yourself like that, and the bathroom and closet are so big, as is the room that they could've made the shower a bit bigger for sure. The TV in the bathroom also was basically useless, it did not work at all. There's also a few details here and there overlooked (dings, scratches, wood not finished to 100%) but nothing enough for me to really complain about to the hotel directly. I would stay here again if I go back to Istanbul at any point in time, but I would probably break my trip up where half of it is here and the other half at the Four Seasons Bosphorus, not the Sultanahmet one.

We stayed in this hotel compliments of Turkish Airlines while in Istanbul for two nights. I would…read morehad not picked the hotel since it's far away from all the tourist sites but it's close to the OLD airport. I guess the hotel had a contract with the airlines and they need to fill the rooms years after the old airport had closed. The hotel is an older typical Marriott property. With decent rooms, free breakfast buffet, pool, gym, etc. The staff was very nice and welcoming It's about 20 min from the Old town by Marmaray or taxi.

Exceptional service and lovely views…read more Not central to downtown, but an easy, cheap (less than $15 USD) cab ride into the city, and lovely space to relax for a few days. We had a high floor sea view and the room was lovely - I would avoid booking a garden suite as those rooms are old and tired (and smoky and previously used for Covid-quarantine) but the tower was lovely and as many others have said, the staff is wonderful. An extensive breakfast buffet was included - served downstairs in a dedicated restaurant just above the pool. They had a huge variety of fruit, salads, cheese, pastries (Turkish and French - sweet and savory), sausage, eggs/omelets made to order, pancakes, yogurt, etc. Plus, coffee/tea/espresso drinks and many juices. We ate one evening in the hotel's restaurant and were pleasantly surprised but the exceptional fish and great wine list. Definitely would recommend. The pool was great and very refreshing in the 40+ degree days. Overall, super happy with our quick 2-day stopover stay.

This little hotel is such a hidden gem I am almost reluctant to actually review it as I want to be…read moreable to book it in the future. This tiny (26 rooms I think) is a remodeled old Ottoman mansion. It does have a tiny elevator and a fairly tight staircase (I hit my head once on the low ceiling) but has so much going for it. First off the staff was consistently excellent. Gave us a rundown of the area and we were off to our room. The room, we had booked a "deluxe balcony room" was small but serviceable and well appointed. The bathroom was well done in marble was behind a large frosted glass wall. The bed was comfortable. and the balcony with two chairs and a table was spectacular. We could look directly at the Hagia Sofia in all its glory. It is in easy walking distance of everything in Sultanament and there is even a tram station close by. In addition its prices were in line with just about everything else in the area. We will 100% book this hotel again

My wife and I have been there over 80 countries and the people here in Turke are the friendliest…read moreand most helpful people. The hotel couldn't be more accommodating. They almost treat you like part of the family. I would recommend this to anyone looking to stay in Istanbul.

This is a Raffles. It's up to the standards of the Raffles hotels you might be familiar with in…read moreother countries. From the beginning to the end, it's just a lovely experience of these hotels. The check-in staff is terrific. Concierge is super super helpful. The decorations are gorgeous. The valet service in the room is fantastic. It's just all terrific. But you will pay for the experience so be prepared to open up your checkbook. 1 6

We had an amazing stay here at the Raffles Hotel. The entire experience has been unreal with the…read moreservice here. We contacted concierge to organize for us a private transfer to and from the hotel and it is so worth it. You get priority access to the airport at customers, security and transfer all the way to the gate. I definitely recommend using that service. It creates such a hassle free experience. The check in process at the hotel was swift and everyone there is so helpful. The rooms were amazing, super spacious and clean and very nice. We ate at Rocca which was delicious, had a drink at the Long Bar which had amazing cocktails and had High Tea at the Lounge 6 in the lobby. All were very good, and definitely recommend. I wish we had time to try out the last restaurant they had there. With the hotel being attached to the Zorlu Center, it's definitely convenient for food and shopping as well. I definitely recommend checking out this hotel when you are in Istanbul, and I look forward to our return if we ever make it back to Istanbul!