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Les Ottomans vs Raffles Istanbul

Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Raffles Istanbul is the choice of most professionals compared to Les Ottomans. Raffles Istanbul scores 83 with endorsements from 6 reviewers such as Wallpaper, Condé Nast Traveler and The Telegraph.

Les Ottomans
Les Ottomans
8 / 10
Kurucesme Mah. Muallim Naci Cad. No:68 Arnavutkoy, Besiktas, Istanbul 34345, Turkey
From $460 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This lavish hotel is the talk of the town and only the most overused (but apt) superlatives will describe it." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The sultans themselves would have appreciated local designer Zeynep Fadılloğlu's lavishness and attention to detail."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"It may not look like much from the outside—a white facade behind a skimpy porte cochère—but on the inside, where it counts, Les Ottomans is a well-executed fantasy." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Right on the banks of the Bosporus in upscale Kurucesme near several esteemed nightlife ventures and pricey restaurants, Les Ottomans is an extraordinary venture." Full review
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Another favorite requested by repeat guests is the 110 Hurrem Sultan suite because of its four spacious rooms and two baths.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Les Ottomans' clientele includes state dignitaries and celebrities—evidenced by its concierge offerings, including entrance to exclusive nightclubs and private helicopter and airplane transfers." Full review
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Raffles Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul
8 / 10
Zorlu Center | Besiktas, Istanbul 34340, Turkey
From $217 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles." Full review
Star Service 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." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"All rooms feature a balcony with the best views overlooking the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review
The Telegraph 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." Full review
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