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Swissotel The Bosphorus

5.0 of 5
Bayildim Cad No 2 | Macka Besiktas, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
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Ranked #62 of 732 hotels in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 420 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very nice(10)
  • Executive Lounge(5)
  • Hotel staff(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Best view(4)
  • City center(3)
  • Roof top bar(3)
  • Rooms are spacious(3)
  • Pool area(3)
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Frederica84
Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I went there last summer, it was my first trip to istanbul. The first impression when you walk in the hotel is that the view from the lobby is amazing...I should even say spectacular. The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay.. The view from our room was also amazing.. To wake up looking at the bosphorus with... More

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Somit12
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Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

All in all a great stay, beautiful hotel, the rooms are a bit outdated and could do with some refurbishing. The pool area is very nice and the breakfast is great. More

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SURFER_DUDE44
HAWAII
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31 reviews
24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

First of all this is one of the lower end "Leading Hotels of the World" properties I have been in. Staff is exceptional and tries very hard to please. The buffet breakfast is one of the best I have ever experienced (see my review of Shangri La Cebu, Philippines for the other). The rooms are getting a little tired, but... More

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sunflowersbythesea
Belgium
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9 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012
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Having just returned from a week's stay at the Swissotel The Bosphorus, I was really surprised on a number of accounts... The Swissotel The Bosphorous is five stars and part of the Leading Hotel of the World collection... Couldn't help but wonder if the hotel is holding on to these ratings for posterity's sake or the 'judges' have seriously changed... More

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Tiger1973
Reading
Contributor
12 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Fantastic, luxury hotel with extremely attentive staff. The hotel has a grand scale from the moment you enter the lobby and lounge which cascades down to the restaurant and the floor to ceiling glass that gives you lovely views of the Bosphorus. You feel like you're staying in a very luxurious hotel very quickly. Very helpful staff, i was on... More

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643spartan
Southfield, Michigan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Our travel agent told the hotel we were arriving on our wedding annivesary. We were upgraded to a room in the new tower. To our surprsie it was a suite on a high floor the size of a one bedroom apartment complete with a full size kitchen the windows overlooked the Bosphorus including the bridge that puts on a light... More

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lhreye
Mumbai (Bombay), India
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47 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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The hotel is located in the center of Istanbul surrounded with beautiful grounds and breathtaking views of the Bosphorus. Our room was spacious and luxuriously appointed with traditional european style fittings and furnishings. We visited Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque which are both a short distance away. The buffet breakfast was good. The staff are warm and welcoming and... More

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duwayo
Istanbul
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16 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I don't really think that anyone would be sorry to stay in this hotel. The location is great, just walking distance to Nisantasi where you can shop from the best boutiques, Dolmabahce Palace is right across the hotel, you can see it from your room. I have stayed in executive rooms and the room service was just perfect. Staff is... More

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Daffels
Montreal, Canada
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Beautiful hotel with excellant customer service. We had a problem with our room - paint fumes from renovations in one of the towers. The management immediately upgraded us - without hesitation. You will enjoy the old European charm and luxurious accomodations. Just watch out for expensive prices for snacks at the pool. More

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Mikhail N
Ekaterinburg
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
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Very nice place to stay in Istanbul. It's not far from Nisantasi district where you can meet all famous brand boutiques. Also the great view to the Bosphporus.Once we saw the submarine on the water crossed the Bosphorus. On other side you can see Beshiktas stadium, it's 5 minutes walk downstairs. Historical district the Sultanahmet is about 10-15 minutes by... More

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