Ottoman Hotel Imperial vs Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet scores significantly better than Ottoman Hotel Imperial. Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet comes in at #4 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 11 publications like Hideaway Report, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
Ottoman Hotel Imperial
Caferiye Sok. No:6 D:1 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul 34400, Turkey
From $58 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide
"Hard to believe this well-positioned, tastefully refurbished hotel was once the Yücelt Hostel, mainstay of the young and impecunious heading out to India in the 1970s."
Frommer's
"If it's a central location you're looking for, you can't do much better than this without compromising on quality."
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Star Service
"This friendly operation focuses as much on customer service as it does on providing comfortable, clean and exceptional accommodations."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Sultanahmet’s upscale Ottoman Hotel Imperial is a true Turkish delight."
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Time Out
"Located inside the Ottoman Hotel Imperial, Matbah offers a menu focused on Ottoman palace delights and seasonal offerings, featuring game such as geese in the winter, and quail and duck in the summer."
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Time Out
"With fascinating views of the Hagia Sophia, the Ottoman Hotel Imperial is within walking distance of Sultanahmet Square."
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Lonely Planet
"This four-star hotel is in a wonderfully quiet location just outside the Topkapı Palace walls."
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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
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Teyfikhane Sok No 1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34110, Turkey
From $287 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"Completely renovated as a five-star hotel... Excellent, attentive service as you’d expect."
Frommer's
"The opulent and luxurious bathrooms, all with separate toilet cabin, present a formidable amount of competition for time spent sightseeing, and the king-size beds are amazingly comfy."
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Concierge
"Probably the only Four Seasons in a prison, and one of the smallest in the chain, but there's nothing confining about this 65-room hotel."
Fodor's
"A former prison just steps from Topkapı Palace and Aya Sofya is now one of Istanbul's premier accommodations, where rooms and suites are luxuriously outfitted."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
""It seems smaller and feels more intimate than it is. We were addressed by name everywhere we went, and the concierge is incredible.""
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Lonely Planet
"A regular entry in ‘Best Hotel in the World’ lists, this place oozes quality and comfort."
Travel + Leisure
World's Best Hotels
"Set in the heart of Sultanahmet... this property’s century-old Neoclassical building and manicured garden courtyard have hosted hotel guests since 1996."
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Afar Magazine
"I promise that the best place to relax, have a twilight cocktail, and soak in the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul is the rooftop of the Four Seasons at Sultanahmet."
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Jetsetter
"Century-old prison turned plush Istanbul digs with manicured gardens, a roof terrace and spa."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"A must for those seeking Ottoman atmosphere and history."
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