Best AccorHotels in Turkey

Recent travelers are confident in their proclamations that the Raffles Istanbul is one of the best hotels they have ever stayed in. Guests say this Istanbul property hits great hospitality right on the nose and lives up to its five-star rating in more ways than one. According to lodgers, the staff is one of the hotel's most remarkable attributes, as they consistently go above and beyond to make guests’ stays nothing short of spectacular. And speaking of spectacular, the hotel's location isn't too bad either. The Raffles Istanbul can be found close to the Bosphorus, boasting views throughout the high-rise property. Plus, access to amenities off-site are easy, considering the Zorlu shopping, dining and entertainment megaplex is connected to the hotel. The same cannot be said for reaching top attractions; the hotel is about 6 miles northeast of the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, and the closest metro station to the hotel is a bit of a trek. Accommodations here stay consistent with the hotel's overall wow factor. Standard rooms, which start at 678 square feet, come with butler service (a guest favorite) as well as walk-in closets, private balconies overlooking the city and bathrooms with dual vanities and separable marble tubs and showers. The hotel also features a spa, multiple restaurants, a kids club and swimming pools (both indoor and outdoor), plus extraordinary extras like an open-air rooftop movie theater and helipad. 

Located in Istanbul's vibrant Pera district, Rixos Pera Istanbul is ideally located for both business and leisure travelers, as it is within walking distance of Taksim Square and numerous restaurants, public transportation stops and nightlife venues. Inside the hotel, guests will find meeting spaces, a fitness center, a full-service spa, a beauty salon and five bars and restaurants. Dining options include gourmet Turkish fare at Samdan Mey-hane, coffee and snacks at Cafe Royal and international cuisine at Chapelle. The guest rooms and suites are a blend of 16th-century Istanbul and cosmopolitan decor, featuring elements like hardwood floors, frescoed ceilings, gilded mirrors, minibars and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. Upgraded accommodations, meanwhile, offer additional living space and come with conveniences like Jacuzzis and Golden Horn panoramas. Recent guests raved about the beautiful decor, amazing breakfasts, central location and "very helpful and extremely polite" staff, though others mentioned that the area can get noisy at night.