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Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus vs Raffles Istanbul
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than Raffles Istanbul. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus comes in at 89 with approval from 11 publications like Travel + Leisure, Hideaway Report and Fodor's.
Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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Ciragan Cad. No. 28, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $293 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Frommer's
"The hotel is a practically flawless center of hospitality and service."
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Concierge
"While the new Four Seasons definitely rivals the Kempinski in opulence and service, it stops short of outshining its neighbor."
Fodor's
"This restored 19th-century Ottoman palace with two modern wings exudes luxury."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"This nineteenth-century Ottoman palace sits on the European bank of the Bosphorus Strait and has "magnificent views" of the hills of Asia."
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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."
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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.
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
"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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