Pros (+) One of the best hotels I ever been to.
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5 stars
Raffles Istanbul
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Overview
The Raffles Istanbul is located in the Zorlu Center in Istanbul, Turkey. This hotel has been given the 5-Star Aware by Forbes Travel Guide for 2019 and offers a fitness center, Turkish bath, and sauna. Landmarks within a mile of the hotel include Metrocity Shopping Mall, Zorlu Performing Arts Center, and Ozdilek Park Istanbul. The hotel is less than 20 miles from both Sabiha Gokcen and Istanbul airports. It offers 185 non-smoking guestrooms and suites.
This hotel has a wide range of rooms and suites to suit any guest. Even the simplest rooms offer contemporary design and top amenities with spacious bathrooms and a walk-in closet. A tablet controls the air conditioning, lighting, newspapers, and in-room dining for convenience. Floor to ceiling windows open up to a large furnished private terrace. The bathrooms offer double vanities and a separate shower and bathtub. Luxury bathroom amenities and coffee and tea facilities are also included.
There are many dining options at the hotel including Raffles Patisserie which serves sweets and beverages. Isokyo is a restaurant that offers a social dining environment while Lavinia serves an afternoon tea each day. A sharing menu is provided at Rocca Brasserie to share meals with family or friends. Long Bar and Lounge 6 round out guest’s choices for dining and drinks inside the hotel.
At Raffles Istanbul, there are separate male and female relaxation areas with Jacuzzis, steam rooms, saunas, ice fountains, and experience showers. Guests also have access to a yoga and pilates studio, Technogym equipment, and hair and nail salons.
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Amenities at Raffles Istanbul
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
Basics
- Mobile hotspot device
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
Dining
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Fruits
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Minibar
- Microwave
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Kettle
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Dining table
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Designated smoking area
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Roll-in shower
- Elevator
- Accessible by elevator
- Adapted bath
- Allergy-free room
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
General
- Window
- Family rooms
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Lockers
- Storage available
- Quiet street view
- Sea view
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Soundproof rooms
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- City view
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Car rental
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Hammam (Turkish bath)
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Mini-market on site
- Room service
- Express check-out
- Private check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Open-air bath
- Public bath
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Walk-in shower
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Pay-per-view channels
- Radio
- Blu-ray player
- Tablet
- TV
- Smartphone dock
- DVD player
Pool and spa
- Heated pool
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool
- Steam room
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Sauna
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Feather pillow
- Socket near the bed
- Alarm clock
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Playground
- Baby safety gates
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Pants press
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Valet parking
Outdoor
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Fax
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Things to do
- Game room
- Beauty salon
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Raffles Istanbul
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Guests say
Guests praised the hotel for its excellent service, cleanliness, and beautiful location, especially with views of the Bosphorus. However, some mentioned issues with the restaurant quality and limited food options. Overall, it is considered one of the best hotels in Istanbul by many.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Location
Zorlu Center, Koru Soka, 3434, Istanbul 34340
What's nearby
- Bosphorus Bridge2.1 km
- Istanbul City Centre4.3 km
- Taksim Square4.3 km
- Taksim4.3 km
- İstiklal Caddesi4.9 km
- Golden Horn6.3 km
- Topkapi Sarayi6.7 km
- Istanbul Archaeology Museum6.8 km
- Fener Rum Patrikhanesi6.9 km
- İstanbul Surlari7 km
- Ayasofya7.2 km
- Kapaliçarşi7.5 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
License number: 14919
Essential information about Raffles Istanbul
Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) |
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July | April | C$ 749 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 16% drop in price. | Most expensive month to stay with an average 17% rise in price. | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
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