The Ritz-Carlton, IstanbulvsCiragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul and Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul are both highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ranks significantly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul scores 90 with endorsements from 10 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Let's Go.
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
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Askerocagi Cad. Suzer Plaza No:9 Elmadag, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $187/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Opulence and luxury... The hotel strives for a niche alongside that of the other multistarred hotels with exotic massage treatments, a premier health center, and fitness packages." Full review
Concierge "There is no such thing here as a room without some kind of a view."
Travel + Leisure "Amenities include an on-site Turkish hamam (sauna), indoor pool, and outdoor spa in the summer months, but the real attraction might be the views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn." Full review
Star Service "This hotel is more modern than the other luxury brands in town and escapes the opportunity for Turkish decor and heavy architectural influence." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul overlooks the curvaceous bends of the Bosporus from a superb central location just a short stroll from Taksim Square." Full review
U.S. News & World Report22.0
"Across the street from the Vodafone Arena with views of the Bosphorus Strait, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers a convenient home base for soccer fans and sightseers alike who are visiting Istanbul." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul occupies the first 12 floors of Suzer
Plaza, a sleek high-rise multi-use building overlooking the iconic Bosphorus.
Embracing a panoramic view of..." Full review
Tablet "Rising above the Bosphorus in the Dolmabahçe district, The Ritz-Carlton brings an elegant, unmistakably Turkish touch to the city center. Rooms balance comfort with detail: tulip-tiled..." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"A plush city centre hotel positioned within strolling distance of Istanbul's most desirable attractions, including Taksim Square and the imposing Hagia Sofia. Luxurious rooms, fine dining..." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Rising above the Bosphorus in the Dolmabahçe district, The Ritz-Carlton brings an elegant, unmistakably Turkish touch to the city center. Rooms balance comfort with detail: tulip-tiled..." Full review
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Frommer's Concierge
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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)." Full review
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." Full review
Oyster Luxury
"Formerly the palace of an Ottoman Sultan, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski is the grand dame of Istanbul." Full review
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." Full review
Time Out "In a 19th-century Ottoman palace, this 5-star hotel features an infinity pool with views of the Bosporus." Full review
Star Service "Directly on the Bosporus, across the shore road from Yildiz Park, and midway between Dolmabahce Palace and the first Bosporus Bridge, this hotel is arguably one of the best in Turkey." Full review
Fodor's "Once a residence for the Ottoman sultans, the late 19th-century Çırağan Palace (pronounced chi-rahn) is Istanbul's most luxurious hotel." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Since the sixteenth century a number of palaces have stood on this spot, an unparalleled location amid lush gardens at the edge of the scenic Bosphorus. And perhaps in a bid to halt the..." Full review
Let's Go "Congratulate yourself for finding one of the rare budget accommodations in Besiktas, an area otherwise dominated by international luxury chains." Full review
