W Istanbul vs Pera Palace Hotel
Both W Istanbul and Pera Palace Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pera Palace Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to W Istanbul. Pera Palace Hotel ranks #2 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
W Istanbul
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Suleyman Seba Cad. No:22 Akaretler, Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $118 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"From a block of abandoned row houses built in 1875 by Sultan Abdülaziz, to a stylish Starwood-branded W Hotel targeting the young, hip, and yes, even club-going set."
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Concierge
"Istanbul is fast becoming Europe's capital of cool, and its hip-o-meter certainly clocked up a couple more notches with the April 2008 opening of the W in the unlikely... neighborhood of Beşiktaş."
Fodor's
"An 1870s Ottoman block of row houses has been restored and enhanced with posh ultramodernity—sexy lighting, chic East-meets-West decor, and cool amenities."
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Insight Guides
"The hotel is... the last word in stylish modernity, just with a luxurious Ottoman twist."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 134-room W Istanbul delivers on all the hallmarks of the W brand: Trendy decor, excellent dining, and happening nightlife."
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Pera Palace Hotel
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Mesrutiyet Cad. Tepebasi, No:52, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $92 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"If you have no nostalgic whimsy... this is a solid high-end hotel in a central part of town."
Oyster
Luxury
"This opulent 115-room luxury hotel in Beyoglu is a historic icon dating back to 1895."
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DK Eyewitness
"Luxury can be found elsewhere but if mystery and history appeal, you will love the atmosphere and original trappings."
Star Service
"This hotel's forte is its character, not its comfort. However, the latter is slowly catching up, thanks to improvements. "
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Hideaway Report
92.0
"Storied grande dame hotel in arty Beyoglu district, wonderfully refurbished to preserve period ambience."
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