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Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus vs The Marmara Taksim

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus ranks significantly higher than The Marmara Taksim. Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus is ranked #5 in Istanbul with endorsements from 11 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Fodor's.

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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The Marmara Taksim
The Marmara Taksim
7 / 10
Taksim Meydani Taksim, Istanbul 34437 , Turkey
From $97 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Marmara is an excellent choice for those traveling for business or pleasure, particularly for its towering location above central and bustling Taksim Square." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Perfectly positioned overlooking Taksim Sq, this very popular hotel is an Istanbul institution." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The rooms here are extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated."
Star Service Star Service
"In the modern heart of this sprawling metropolis, this hotel enjoys perhaps the best location for those who prefer not to stay in the historical surroundings of Sultanahmet across the Golden Horn." Full review
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The staff is geared toward groups and seems to overlook individual requests.
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Marmara Taksim is a five-pearl hotel situated in eastern Istanbul on Taksim Square." Full review