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Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul vs Hotel Empress Zoe
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Hotel Empress Zoe ranks significantly better than Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul. Hotel Empress Zoe comes in at #15 in Istanbul with approval from 8 sources such as Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
Radisson Blu Bosphorus Hotel, Istanbul
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
Ciragan Cad. No:46 Ortakoy, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, Turkey
From $111 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The target audience is business travelers, Turkish weekenders, and anyone else in the market for good design, seamless comfort, and a boutique experience."
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Lonely Planet
"Located on the 'Golden MIle' of nightclubs, the Radisson offers 120 well-sized rooms, some of which have Bosphorus views and all of which share the modern style that the hotel chain is known for."
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Star Service
"A very smart and stylish hotel in a great location for those who want to be in the heart of Istanbul's upscale action, with several fashionable restaurants just steps away."
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National Geographic
"Five-star, 120-room hotel in the quaint cobbled lanes of Ortaköy—waterfront neighborhood known for its street market, tea gardens, restaurants, nightclubs. "
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The rooms, like the staff, are efficient and no-nonsense—the former is all clean white sheets topped with lofty duvets, free broadband internet access, and large, sun-bright windows."
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Hotel Empress Zoe
Rough Guide
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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Akbiyik Caddesi 10, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
From $54 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"The nineteen rooms are in dark wood with richly coloured textiles, accessed by a narrow spiral staircase."
Concierge
"The Empress Zoe is one of the rare places in the area to display any spark of creativity in its concept and design."
Fodor's
"The hotel's lush garden is an extremely tranquil spot to eat breakfast, and there's also an intimate, two-level roof terrace with nice views."
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Travel + Leisure
"Equally close to Sultanahmet’s major tourist sites as the Four Seasons, this boutique hotel is both quirkily charming and easy on the wallet."
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DK Eyewitness
"It is claimed that Empress Zoe actually lived here. The two buildings have been restored to an exceptionally high standard of taste and design with an abundance of spacious suites."
