Turkey
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The route · 4 stops
- 01
W Hotel Istanbul
A former lifestyle landmark in Akaretler, remembered for bold design and once-exceptional concierge service — but also for a decline that eventually made its 2024 closure feel less surprising than inevitable.
- 02
DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul - Moda
A five-star stay on the Asian side, offering a more local Istanbul, strong value and one of the best perspectives back towards the Historic Peninsula — worth considering when the itinerary has room for a night in Kadıköy.
- 03
JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus
A luxurious conversion of a historic commercial building in Karaköy, combining old-Istanbul architecture, excellent service and a remarkable location — crowned, in my case, by a private terrace jacuzzi facing Galata Tower.
- 04
Sheraton Istanbul City Centre
A comfortable full-service hotel near Taksim with a strong breakfast, Turkish restaurant and spa — memorable above all for the extraordinary concentration of post-surgery guests that made the lobby occasionally resemble a luxury recovery clinic.