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Sumahan On The Water vs Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
Both properties are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Sumahan on the Water ranks slightly higher than Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul. Sumahan on the Water scores 88 with approval from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Time Out and Fodor's.
Sumahan On The Water
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Kuleli Cad. No:51 Cengelkoy, Uskudar, Istanbul 34684, Turkey
From $226 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"One of Istanbul's most talked-about boutique hotels, the recently refurbished Sumahan on the Water hugs the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in the village of Çengelköy."
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When to go: April, May, June, September, and October, to avoid the summer crowds and humidity.
Fodor's
"What was once a derelict distillery on the Asian waterfront of the Bosphorus is now one of Istanbul's most chic and original places to stay, with comfortable rooms and suites."
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Condé Nast Traveler
99.6
"Istanbul’s Asian coast, lined with wooden yali... has charming little neighborhoods, including bustling Çengelköy, now the site of one of the city’s most luxurious small hotels."
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Star Service
"On the Asian side of the Bosporus, this delightful design boutique-hotel is in a world of its own, offering peaceful luxury with beautiful views away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul."
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Be sure to know the street address as many taxi drivers may be unfamiliar with its hideaway location.
Frommer's
"Highlights include duplexes, bathrooms swathed in the same Marmara marble found in Topkapi and Dolmabahçe, and a studied forethought even to the placement of the soaps."
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Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul
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Sinanpasa Mah, Hayrettin Iskelesi Sok, No.1, Besiktas, Istanbul 34353, Turkey
From $212 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"In a 1930s tobacco warehouse near the waterfront in the busy central neighborhood of Besiktas, the Shangri-La is popular with affluent families as well as a smaller number of business travelers."
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Fodor's
"Offering all the opulence and sophistication expected of this world-class brand, the Shangri-La Bosphorus overlooks the water, with a glittering lobby that features a two-story crystal chandelier."
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Oyster
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"The Shangri-La Bosphorus is a first-rate luxury hotel housed in a former waterfront warehouse on the European side of the Bosphorus river."
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Wallpaper
"There is a variety of cuisines (from Asian to Mediterranean) to suit most palates, but it's the impressive wall of wine that will have us coming back for more."
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Jetsetter
"Luxe digs on the Bosphorus, with palatial rooms, a world class spa and a destination Cantonese restaurant."
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