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Sumahan On The Water vs InterContinental Istanbul

InterContinental Istanbul and Sumahan on the Water are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Sumahan on the Water ranks significantly better than InterContinental Istanbul. Sumahan on the Water comes in at #8 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 10 reviewers such as Time Out, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.

Sumahan On The Water
Sumahan On The Water
9 / 10
Kuleli Cad. No:51 Cengelkoy, Uskudar, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
From $226 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"One of Istanbul's most talked-about boutique hotels, the recently refurbished Sumahan on the Water hugs the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in the village of Çengelköy."
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When to go: April, May, June, September, and October, to avoid the summer crowds and humidity.
Fodor's Fodor's
"What was once a derelict distillery on the Asian waterfront of the Bosphorus is now one of Istanbul's most chic and original places to stay, with comfortable rooms and suites." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Istanbul’s Asian coast, lined with wooden yali... has charming little neighborhoods, including bustling Çengelköy, now the site of one of the city’s most luxurious small hotels." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"On the Asian side of the Bosporus, this delightful design boutique-hotel is in a world of its own, offering peaceful luxury with beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul." Full review
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Be sure to know the street address as many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with its hideaway location.
Frommer's Frommer's
"Highlights include duplexes, bathrooms swathed in the same Marmara marble found in Topkapi and Dolmabahçe, and a studied forethought even to the placement of the soaps." Full review
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InterContinental Istanbul
InterContinental Istanbul
7 / 10
Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Taksim, Istanbul 34435, Turkey
From $102 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Near Taksim Square, with a new spa that features a glass-walled circular relaxation room overlooking the Bosporus. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is one of the top hotels in Istanbul with first-class facilities for groups, visitors and business travellers."
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel shines with a high level of service, and the ample staff performs even the dreariest task with the focused attention of a whirling dervish. " Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Modern five-star high-rise at the edge of Gezi Park, with an outdoor pool and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The InterContinental Istanbul is an elegant luxury property located in Taksim, the center of modern life in Istanbul, about 20 minutes' drive from the Old City." Full review
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