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The Marmara Pera Hotel vs Raffles Istanbul

Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Raffles Istanbul is preferred by most professionals compared to The Marmara Pera Hotel. Raffles Istanbul is ranked #19 in Istanbul with accolades from 6 reviews including Wallpaper, The Telegraph and Oyster.

The Marmara Pera Hotel
The Marmara Pera Hotel
7 / 10
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi, Istanbul 34430, Turkey
From $67 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"One of the city’s truly great hotels built to house the original passengers arriving from Paris on the Orient Express."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A great location in the midst of Beyoğlu's major entertainment enclave makes this high-rise modern hotel an excellent choice." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the cultural heart of Beyoğlu and housed in a solid stone building this hotel was once the Libyan consulate."
Star Service Star Service
"Virtually opposite the famous Pera Palace, this hotel rises high in a 17-story tower block above its neighbors." Full review
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The young staffers do a fine job at reception although individual requests tend to get overlooked in the rush.
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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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