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Richmond Istanbul vs Raffles Istanbul
Both Richmond Istanbul and Raffles Istanbul are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Raffles Istanbul scores slightly better than Richmond Istanbul. Raffles Istanbul has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 6 publications such as Star Service, Wallpaper and Oyster.
Richmond Istanbul
Frommer's
Star Service
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Istiklal Cad. No:227 Tunel, Beyoglu, Istanbul 80670, Turkey
From $1,057 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The location of this Belle Epoque hotel right on Istiklal Caddesi couldn't be better."
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Star Service
"This hotel is located right on Istiklal Caddesi, a famously busy pedestrian shopping street, a few blocks from the Pera Palace and several consulate buildings."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"This elegantly restrained four-star hotel is a safe, good-value bet for visitors as interested in Istanbul’s nightlife, culture and shopping as they are in historic sites."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Richmond has a fabulous location right next to the palatial Russian consulate on the city’s major boulevard. Behind its 19th-century facade, the place is modern, quite comfortable and well run."
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Raffles Istanbul
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Wallpaper
Oyster
The Telegraph
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Zorlu Center | Besiktas, Istanbul 34340, Turkey
From $217 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler
"Channels the city’s Byzantine charm and mystery with gorgeous views from almost every room and lush Turkish textiles."
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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."
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Wallpaper
"All rooms feature a balcony with the best views overlooking the Bosphorus and the Princes’ Islands."
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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."
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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."
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