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Barcelo Istanbul vs Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Both Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus and Marti Istanbul Hotel are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Marti Istanbul Hotel. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus is ranked #5 in Istanbul with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Hideaway Report, The Telegraph and Frommer's.

Barcelo Istanbul
Barcelo Istanbul
7 / 10
Abdulhakhamit Cad., No: 25/B, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $83 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Fodor's Fodor's
"In central Taksim, interiors that celebrate contemporary Turkey surround a gleaming central atrium and boast a sophisticated style with nods to Turkey's rich design and textile heritage." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Located in Istanbul's bustling Taksim neighborhood, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a microcosm of the city itself, bringing together the old and the new, the traditional and the modern." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"The newest member of Istanbul's ever-expanding design-hotel scene, the Marti is a 270-room venture playing heavily on Turkish art and culture." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"It’s impossible to completely abandon feelings of unease when going to a hotel restaurant, given the odds that you’ll be faced with an exaggeratedly serious place that reeks of formality...." Full review
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  It’s difficult to choose among the main courses, which is unsurprising given that you’re dining at a restaurant where the chef’s previous establishments in both Switzerland and France received Michelin stars.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"In the heart of the city’s business district of Taksim, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is a thoroughly modern example of Istanbul’s contemporary face." Full review
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Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
8 / 10
Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This luxury hotel in busy Besiktas is partially housed in the 19th-century Ottoman Atik Pasha palace on the European bank of the Bosporus." Full review
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Beside it is the Pool Bar and Grill, which serves light meals all day, and many guests choose to nosh underneath the lipstick-red fabric umbrellas by the pool.
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