Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul vs W Istanbul
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, W Istanbul scores slightly better than Swissotel The Bosphorus. W Istanbul comes in at #7 in Istanbul with accolades from 11 publications such as Star Service, Oyster and Fodor's.
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
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Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
From $162 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Swissôtel is one of those brands that says quality, luxury, sophistication, and understated elegance."
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Travel + Leisure
"Contemporary hilltop hotel in a residential quarter behind the Dolmabahçe Palace, with Istanbul's largest spa."
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DK Eyewitness
"Run by the Raffles Group, Swissotel is the choice of many globetrotters when in Istanbul."
Condé Nast Traveler
89.0
"This "grand hotel" on a wooded hilltop sits on the gardens of Dolmabahçe Palace, the last residence of the Ottoman sultans."
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Star Service
"Once you pass the security barrier, staffers operate as sharply as they dress. Many and varied facilities give the hotel a somewhat resortlike feel, albeit one focused on business."
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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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