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Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul vs Raffles Istanbul
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul and Raffles Istanbul are both praised by experts. On balance, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores significantly better than Raffles Istanbul. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks #3 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 reviews like Fodor's, Let's Go and Oyster.
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
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Ciragan Caddesi 32, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $282 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The guest list reads like a who's who of international royalty, all lining up for a Bosphorus-view room (not all get one)."
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Concierge
"Well, all you need to know these days is that this is one of only two grand hotels on the European shores of the Bosphorus."
Lonely Planet
"The best things about the place are its location right on the Bosphorus and its amazing infinity pool."
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Oyster
Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul."
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Travel + Leisure
"Staying at this former Imperial Ottoman Palace—an elaborate, Arabian-style compound that the empire’s sultans called home—may easily give you delusions of grandeur."
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Raffles Istanbul
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Wallpaper
Oyster
The Telegraph
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Zorlu Center | Besiktas, Istanbul 34340, Turkey
From $217 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles."
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Star Service
" With facilities catering to business travelers, families, couples, and VIPs, the 11th member of the international Raffles chain of luxury hotels has broad appeal."
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Wallpaper
"All rooms feature a balcony with the best views overlooking the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"Raffles Istanbul is a five-pearl property with dramatic, art-filled interiors situated in an upscale mall and residential complex, about a 30-minute drive from the top tourist sights."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"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."
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