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Les Ottomans vs Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Both hotels are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Swissotel The Bosphorus is preferred by most reviewers compared to Les Ottomans. Swissotel The Bosphorus has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 7 reviews including Star Service, Jetsetter and Oyster.
Les Ottomans
Frommer's
Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
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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
Frommer's
"This lavish hotel is the talk of the town and only the most overused (but apt) superlatives will describe it."
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Concierge
"The sultans themselves would have appreciated local designer Zeynep Fadılloğlu's lavishness and attention to detail."
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."
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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."
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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
"Les Ottomans' clientele includes state dignitaries and celebrities—evidenced by its concierge offerings, including entrance to exclusive nightclubs and private helicopter and airplane transfers."
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Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
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Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance."
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Travel + Leisure
"Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa."
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DK Eyewitness
"Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler
89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans."
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Star Service
"Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business."
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