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Raffles Istanbul vs The Bank Hotel Istanbul
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Raffles Istanbul. Vault Karakoy, The House Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 8 reviews such as Fodor's, Jetsetter and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Raffles Istanbul
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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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The Bank Hotel Istanbul
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Bankalar Caddesi No. 5, Istanbul 34421, Turkey
From $97 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"The hotel will likely appeal to some of the same travelers who stay at the nearby Witt Istanbul, which is also stylish but has fewer facilities and a somewhat less convenient location."
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Fodor's
"A mid-19th-century bank building near the Galata Bridge combines historical accents and contemporary design in comfortable, attractive rooms spread over two separate buildings."
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Jetsetter
"Three or more nights in Istanbul's Karaköy, in a chic, design-savvy hotel, with breakfast and a welcome drink."
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Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 63-room Vault Karakoy is a luxury boutique hotel situated in a former bank."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A family-friendly Istanbul hotel with period charm, an atmospheric restaurant, a hammam and Golden Horn views."
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