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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul vs W Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul and W Istanbul are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, W Istanbul is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. W Istanbul is ranked #7 in Istanbul with accolades from 11 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
8 / 10
Askerocagi Cad. Suzer Plaza No:9 Elmadag, Sisli, Istanbul 34367, Turkey
From $187 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Opulence and luxury... The hotel strives for a niche alongside that of the other multistarred hotels with exotic massage treatments, a premier health center, and fitness packages." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"There is no such thing here as a room without some kind of a view."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Amenities include an on-site Turkish hamam (sauna), indoor pool, and outdoor spa in the summer months, but the real attraction might be the views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This hotel is more modern than the other luxury brands in town and escapes the opportunity for Turkish decor and heavy architectural influence." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Past meets present with Ottoman-inspired rooms and a high-end hammam in a modernist skyscraper in bustling Beyoglu." Full review
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W Istanbul
W Istanbul
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The hotel is... the last word in stylish modernity, just with a luxurious Ottoman twist."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 134-room W Istanbul delivers on all the hallmarks of the W brand: Trendy decor, excellent dining, and happening nightlife." Full review
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