The Rates at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

"The 16 meeting and event rooms in various sizes top out with the main ballroom, which holds up to 1,100 people; free wireless Internet operates throughout (including by the pool); and parking is by valet"

"What you don't want is one of the 102 Park View rooms in back; unfortunately, to upgrade to the least expensive sea-view room adds about $165 per night"

"If it weren’t for some very tall trees, this hotel would have what qualifies as a “Bosphorus view” (the phrase justifies unreasonably high prices in many establishments in Istanbul)"