I chose this hotel to host a Master's Program reunion and I'm so glad that it was our home for 4…read morenights. The Swissôtel Bosphorus is the epitome of luxury and location. Prior to choosing this hotel I requested proposals from multiple hotels in Istanbul, but what made this so special was the view of The Bosphorus. I want to thank Mustafa and Gozde for being great in presenting, proposing, and answering the countless questions that I had about this property before our arrival. The hotel exudes class, modern facilities, and something for all types of travelers. From the moment you arrive at the hotel you feel safe. There is a security checkpoint for all vehicles and a metal detector in the lobby for all visitors. This made my group feel safe and prior to my arrival 2 of the members of my group were thoroughly impressed with the hotel and thanked me for choosing it. Our first night there we dined at Madhus as a welcome dinner. It is an Indian fine dining gastronomic experience that set the tone of our stay. The food was delicious, the presentation was excellent, and the service was impeccable. We all enjoyed our meal there and when you stay at this hotel you must dine here. All of us enjoyed our respective rooms. Whether they were the Swiss Advantage Garden View Room or Swiss Bosphorus View the rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable. The Purovel products in the bathroom were a good quality for a hotel. The housekeeping team kept our room clean and stocked upon request. We all had a great experience here. I would like to think that my group thought everything was amazing- the views of the Bosphorus, the hotel amenities, dining offerings from breakfast and fine dining at Madhus and 16 Roof were all excellent. From the lobby to the reception and concierge everything and everyone was delightful and extremely helpful. On behalf of my group, I would highly recommend this hotel and would love to return just so that I personally can use their tennis court.

This is one of the 5 star hotels in Istanbul by the water on the European side. The service here…read morefor reception and restaurant is definitely 5/5. The lobby is absolutely beautiful, very clean, the bellmen are attentive and sees to you immediately every time we asked for a taxi. The restaurant is where we spent quite a lot of time in using the AYCE for an extra 50 for breakfast and dinner. The food here was really good, I would say above average so far compared to outside food. The Risotto is okay, I wouldn't order it again. The Manti is amazing and lentil soup is divine! The only reason why it's getting a 4 instead of 5 star is because of the smoking but I guess that's just the city/country itself. Our room was non-smoking but still smelled like smoke. The outdoor seats where everyone is always seated is a smoking zone. Eating with cigarettes just ruins the food overall and makes me nauseous. Our room's laundry was broken, no scissors available as well. Wild but still a beautiful place. Will likely come back here again if I come back in this area of Turkey! Shoutout to - didn't mention all, forgot names :( - Selem, Saliha, Mustafa, and Gabor staff. Perfect service, always top notch, kind, professional.

Stayed here a couple of times. Butler service is nice and don't forget to ask for Turkish delights…read morewith your Turkish coffee. Rooms are modern but embrace a modern art deco vibe. The location is excellent but in my experience the service can be a bit and a miss. Also cash rates can be quite high - not sure it is worth the incremental premium to be at this hotel unless being in a central location is a must for you. Breakfast is a little disappointing for the caliber of hotel this is gunning for.

This was my first time in Istanbul, and I decided to go with the St. Regis as my previous…read moreexperience with the hotel brand has been fairly positive, as was this trip. It's a fairly walkable area, but it's at the very top of a few hills, so just make sure you're prepared to walk. Once inside the beauty of it and service is just top tier. The rooftop restaurant Spago is amazing, along with the service. The Brassiere downstairs is also great. The rooms are very largely sized, but a few downsides... The shower head is a rainfall head, but the shower itself is so small you're stuck under it and sort of constricted in your movement. It's hard to wash yourself like that, and the bathroom and closet are so big, as is the room that they could've made the shower a bit bigger for sure. The TV in the bathroom also was basically useless, it did not work at all. There's also a few details here and there overlooked (dings, scratches, wood not finished to 100%) but nothing enough for me to really complain about to the hotel directly. I would stay here again if I go back to Istanbul at any point in time, but I would probably break my trip up where half of it is here and the other half at the Four Seasons Bosphorus, not the Sultanahmet one.

This is a Raffles. It's up to the standards of the Raffles hotels you might be familiar with in…read moreother countries. From the beginning to the end, it's just a lovely experience of these hotels. The check-in staff is terrific. Concierge is super super helpful. The decorations are gorgeous. The valet service in the room is fantastic. It's just all terrific. But you will pay for the experience so be prepared to open up your checkbook. 1 6

We had an amazing stay here at the Raffles Hotel. The entire experience has been unreal with the…read moreservice here. We contacted concierge to organize for us a private transfer to and from the hotel and it is so worth it. You get priority access to the airport at customers, security and transfer all the way to the gate. I definitely recommend using that service. It creates such a hassle free experience. The check in process at the hotel was swift and everyone there is so helpful. The rooms were amazing, super spacious and clean and very nice. We ate at Rocca which was delicious, had a drink at the Long Bar which had amazing cocktails and had High Tea at the Lounge 6 in the lobby. All were very good, and definitely recommend. I wish we had time to try out the last restaurant they had there. With the hotel being attached to the Zorlu Center, it's definitely convenient for food and shopping as well. I definitely recommend checking out this hotel when you are in Istanbul, and I look forward to our return if we ever make it back to Istanbul!

I've been staying at Le Meridien for a couple of years on a monthly basis. The hotel is elegant and…read moremodern without being pompous. Service is remarkable staff is cordial and run the extra mile to make you feel at your best. Always polite, with a smile and preceding your needs. It houses two pools, indoor and outdoors as well as a good spa and gymnasium and hamam. Having stayed in many of similar hotels in Istanbul, it is insurmountable in my opinion.

Just left the hotel with tears running down my face. OMG…read morethis place is amazing Seriously, the service is top notch, the rooms, a bit small, were decorated beautifully. The bathrooms were amazing. THE VIEW IS TO DIE FOR. I was upgraded to a 22nd story bosporous view room thanks to my awesome co-worker, and gosh damn it was something. I kept my curtains open the whole week I was therIte, and just gazed out the whole time. The whole hotel is like an art house, with everything designed with a modoern and tasteful approach. Though its a bit pricey for istanbul, its 1000% worth it. Approximately 15 - 20 mins to Taksim, and 10 mins or less to Istinye Park (minus traffic) Taxi's are always waiting at the bottom, so easy to go anywhere, though its a bitt far from the mtero. Also very close to the newly gentrified Nesbittiye street, so definitely check that out. 5/5 - LOVE.

I really wasn't expecting this to be such a lovely hotel. I was with a tour group that had stayed…read morein all different types of hotels during our journey through Turkey, but this hotel was by far the best. Just a 20 minute walk across the bridge to Old Istanbul and close to the port, it is a convenient location. The modern amenities are great and the beds were comfy. Yes, the rooms are a bit small, but it's nothing out of the ordinary for a big city hotel. The rooftop has a nice panoramic view of Istanbul. The food and drinks are nicely priced but the main attraction is definitely the view. It also doesn't hurt that the hotel staff are all very good looking. Just an observation...

They were very friendly upon arrival and we had a room with a nice view of the water. There was a…read morebit of street noise that might get worse depending on what is being built across the street. The room was nice and clean and good water pressure in the bathrooms. But the bed was a bit hard for our preference. What we really loved was our visit to the spa. We booked a couples massage that started with some honey, followed up by a bubble massage in the Turkish bath that was fantastic. The massage finished in one of the massage rooms, and we left very relaxed. The restaurant was okay for breakfast as it was included in the room rate for us, but the dinner was not good at all. In fact I would say of the whole trip, everywhere we ate, the dinner we had here was probably the worst. I'm giving it 4 stars because we would certainly stay here again although we would eat our lunches and dinners at many of the restaurants that are a walk up the hill behind the hotel.

Our last stop in Europe, Istanbul. The Hilton is beautiful…read moreinside and the rooms are spacious. We found that the phone has 2 USB ports and a multiple selection of charging connectors. We ate exclusively at the Arlo Restaurant. We drank Turkish red wines and were not disappointed. Our last dinner was Charred Calamari and the waiter recommended the Lamb Chops. Outstanding! And he made sure that I ate the sauce which was very delicious. I would stay here again. We enjoyed it very much.

This is the most beautifully appointed Hilton and I, unfortunately, enjoyed only one night here…read more Far more luxurious than any in the U.S. or Europe (including U.K). that I've enjoyed. The other downer was that I was feeling pretty ill when we checked in, so I couldn't fully appreciate the property. The staff were beyond helpful and friendly. Loving me some Istanbul, Turkey!!!

This is an old hotel sitting in the busy Spice Bazzar tourist hot spot. It is 15-min walk to grand…read moreBazaar. It has easy access public tram service Our tour group stayed here before leaving Turkey to go home. The farewell dinner was okay nothing spectacular. However we have samples all fine Turkish cuisines in the past two weeks. It was great a have a great place to have a final gathering. The sandwich that the hotel prepared in the early morning hours (2:30 am) was awful. So just my recommendation is staying at this hotel and try all the wonder local dishes at the bazaar!

The stars are for the location, and the room on the 1st floor we stayed in ... This hotel is…read moresituated very close to the spice market, and a twenty min walk to the Grand Bazaar (fyi, walking here in Turikye: get ready for battle, some people walk very fast, some people walk slower, their is no order, just people basically walking straight right into you -- it is really, really triggering. Nobody moves aside just walk right towards you and on the cobblestones or avoiding their disguised curbs moving laterally, you could really sprain your ankles)., Rushum Pasha Mosque, Galata Bridge and the Bosphorus. The hotel has a strange scent in the common areas, potpourri, and roses dominant, especially in the elevators, which is off putting. Towels were not refreshed on the second night, we had to call after having a full day of walking. Interesting that a tip was taken. And the breakfast gave me explosive vomiting. So, the 3 stars are pretty generous.

Gorgeous hotel that is definitely a level above in luxury to other hotel brands of its class in the…read morearea. It's a little bit out-of-the-way on an elevated hill, but that gives it superb views and is nothing that a short cab ride can't fix. From the entrance into the hotel you can tell it's gorgeous. The lobby is opulent with high ceilings and a circular staircase with an elaborate cupola. Ipec who works at reception is fantastic and so efficient and nice. I have Hilton gold honors status and at this hotel that includes an incredible full buffet breakfast in the morning. Shout out to Selin who was so helpful and charming at breakfast reception, Gamte, and terrific servers Güllü, Fartif and Cihan who made me the best iced latte. You can pick your room in advance online on the Hilton app during check in and I picked the highest floor, which is the 14th floor. Flawless AC which is very much appreciated in the hot summer months. Rooms have huge picture windows (and the smaller windows open!) with incredible skyline views of Istanbul. The standard rooms are a bit on the small side, but absolutely gorgeous with lovely ceramic details and beautiful glass ottoman style lamp fixtures. Beds are large and super comfortable. The best part are the super bathrooms that have this incredible large shower with a seating area and three different faucets. One is like a fountain and will actually shower down your back! The toiletries are also excellent and everything is a very high standard. The pool is beautiful with a Jacuzzi and has full service and a bar. There are also tennis courts. There's also a really lovely Turkish restaurant and an Italian restaurant. It's really more like a city resort than just a hotel. The only problem with this hotel is you might not leave very often to go to town because it's so comfortable and relaxing. I honestly feel like I've been at a spa because of the beautiful gym, spa amd hammam at the hotel. They have a full-size hairdressing salon as well. One thing I really enjoyed about this hotel is that the clientele is extremely international so you really do feel like you're traveling in exotic Istanbul; it's not just full of people from a cruise or tour groups. It's a very interesting and eclectic mix of guests. I really enjoyed my stay here.

The suite was lovely and roomie, just what we needed after a busy day of sightseeing. The patio…read morewas lovely with great views. I did let them know it needed a deep clean as there was lots of dust visible in nooks. Breakfast was spectacular with I think anything you could want. Would definitely stay again.