This is, quite simply, one of the loveliest hotels we have ever stayed in – and we have stayed in many (one of the others was the FS in Budapest). We called FS in desperation after one night in Istanbul, as the hotel we were in was too depressing. We went from dark and dingy to divine! Yes, it is... more

The hotel is very special, simple but classy. The staff seem to be far more friendly and efficient than some of it's neighbours. Nothing is cheap in this city but atleast you can spend a fortune in comfort here. Only negative is the lack of rooms with a view of the Bosphorus, but with the amazing infinity pool, patio and... more

A regular visitor to Istanbul, I was looking forward to staying at this FS, and I was a little disappointed. The location is good for some sights, especially Dolmabahce, the lovely Yildiz Park (almost across the street), Istanbul Modern, the boat terminal for the Princes' Islands, lively Besiktas (a few hundred meters from the hotel and a great place for... more

Superb location; not the usual big anonymus building but mor like a (large) boutique hotel. Classy ! more

The hotel common spaces are just beautiful, all outdoor spaces, pool, restaurant ect. overlook the Bosphorus and everything is done perfectly. The pool and spa are gorgeous and it is a delight eating breakfast watching the boats go by and seeing the scenery of the coast. The location of the hotel is out of the way for most sightseeing and... more

This is a very good hotel well worth the price. A great location with a unique view on the bosphorus from the restaurant, the swimmingpool and the garden. It is a pleasure having a greta breakfast in from of the river, you are so close to water your have the feeling to float on the water. Service with a smile,... more

After three frenetic days in the Sultanahmet area, my stay in Istanbul took a more serene turn when I moved to this hotel on the Beyoglu coast for three nights. Although Sultanahmet is home to one of the most architecturally compelling squares in the world, I enjoyed the change of pace at the Four Seasons. The rooms here are palatial... more

This is a wonderful example of Four Seasons corporate perfection. Everything is the way it should be, but yet the hotel misses the one little ingredient that I personally hope to find in local "Nr. 1 hotels": atmoshere / aura /soul created by a sophisticated local / foreign visitor mix - and a tastefully warm interior. In that respect the... more

Stayed here from 8/4-8/7/09. Hotel is brand new and definitely looks it. The staff was very helpful and accomodating. Great views of the Bosphorus. They have both an inddor & outdoor pool. Only tried the outdoor and it was great. We had informed them that it was our honeymoon and they defintiely took care of us. Roses, candles, the works.... more