The Ritz-Carlton is everything its name implies imply: fancy, ostentatious and expensive. The staff is professional and capable, but not as open and welcoming as at less ostentatious hotels, such as the Sirkeci Konak. A weak point for tourists is that the location is isolated from shopping, eating and cultural attractions. Dolmabahce Palace and Taksim Square, the closest points of... more

The hotel was wonderfully situated if you want a quiet and elegant place to stay. Everything is in a short taxi ride reach. The staff were wonderful and helpful. Breakfast is a treat and the free turkish delight at the Concierge desk just so delicious. They really took great care of us. We had a wonderful corner room overlooking the... more

We stayed at the Ritz Carlton, Istanbul for 6 nights. The room was excellent. We had a 1 Bedroom suite. Bosphorous View is worth the extra money. We thought the staff was excellent. However, we found the location a little bit inconvenient. It is in the center of lots of things, but isolated by the hill it is on and... more

A most elegant hotel with exceptional staff. We were lucky enough to have a room with a view of the Bosphorous! Wonderful. more

The overall experience at the Ritz is what you would expect from a five star hotel - outstanding. The service was perfection. Each request was treated as the most important task for them. The room was spacious and luxurious with a wonderful shower and seperate tub. The views of the Bosphorous were gorgeous. The bed was extremely comfortable. The spa... more

Having stayed at this hotel for almost 3 weeks with my family, this is the best hotel in Istanbul. The lobby is bigger than any in Istanbul with a superb Bospherous view. It has trays of complimentary Turkish delight and welcome drinks to suit the traveller. The people working there are very friendly and its so easy becoming their friends... more

This hotel meets the usual standards for a Ritz Carlton. Emphasis above all else is on personal service. They were able to arrange for the two of us a personal tour of Istanbul. Very nice, very appreciated, but very expensive. Be aware that the hotel is situated in the first 6 or 7 floors of the building, the higher floors... more

I have traveled the World , staying in many 5 star hotels and live in a city with 9 of the 10 largest hotels in the World, so I truly understand what "5 star" means. The Ritz Istanbul is what one expects from a Ritz . This one has condominiums co-located at the top of the building, as well as... more

Personally, I liked this hotel. It was my first trip to Istanbul and the staff, cleanliness and safety of the property impressed me. A good attention to local culture is experienced when you walk through the lobby. The rooms are large and plush. The business areas are ideal and the restaurant looks over the Bosphorus. Very expensive though! more