Istanbul

A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history. — The Telegraph

In a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosporus. — Time Out

Features an entry lounge with an "interactive art installation" mixing lights, mirrors, and video installations...and a traditional Turkish-style hammam in the W Spa. — Condé Nast Traveler

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. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience. — Hideaway Report

Adjacent to the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, and nearly as costly, this Four Seasons property is as elegantly restrained as the Kempinski is glamorously over-the-top. — Travel + Leisure

The Park Hyatt Macka Palas offers distinctly personalized service that highlights Istanbul’s local culture. — Afar Magazine

No neighborhood in Istanbul exudes more European chic than Nisantisi. The Sofa Hotel is a prime example. — Travel + Leisure

As a result, its tourist mix of guests spans the continents but typically skews toward those willing to pay for the privilege of excellent views and classy surroundings. — Star Service

Unlike the majority of luxury hotels in Istanbul, Raffles does not pay homage to the city’s bygone Byzantine and Ottoman eras, but stands instead as a symbol of a modern, self-confident Turkey. — The Telegraph

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. — Mr & Mrs Smith

In a 1930s tobacco warehouse near the waterfront in the busy central neighborhood of Besiktas, the Shangri-La is popular with affluent families as well as a smaller number of business travelers. — Star Service

The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul overlooks the curvaceous bends of the Bosporus from a superb central location just a short stroll from Taksim Square. — Afar Magazine

This hotel is located right on Istiklal Caddesi, a famously busy pedestrian shopping street, a few blocks from the Pera Palace and several consulate buildings. — Star Service