Istanbul Marriott’s

[NickBS]

My wife and I are looking to travel to Istanbul for 5 nights in late February, does anyone have recommendations for hotels? My wife will be ~20 weeks pregnant so Ideally somewhere relatively central or with good transport links to all the sights. We’re also keen for a decent indoor pool and a few close restaurant options.

Thanks for your help!

[Richie]

Conny’s review https://www.headforpoints.com/2024/09/21/review-ciragan-palace-kempinski-istanbul-hotel

is very interesting.

[NickBS]

Thanks for pointing it out – shall give it a read!

[can2]

Ciragan is a Kempinski not Marriott

You have all your luxury Marriotts in Istanbul. St Regis to Ritz Carlton if you want luxury.

Otherwise many Authograph collections close to historic sights and bazaars.

I do Hiltons In Istanbul so cannot personally recommend Marriotts

[Richie]

can2 wrote:

…I do Hiltons In Istanbul…

Which is your preferred Hilton?

[BBbetter]

Marriott had hagia Sofia mansions, can’t see it now.

[Ant M]

Richie wrote:

can2 wrote:

…I do Hiltons In Istanbul…

Which is your preferred Hilton?

I stayed at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Istanbul Sirkeci which is easy walking distance of the main sites, there are plenty of places to eat nearby – including a restaurant 10 feet from the hotel entrance that I enjoyed eating at. No pool though

[Ant M]

BBbetter wrote:

Marriott had hagia Sofia mansions, can’t see it now.

That hotel is part of the Hilton curio collection.

[can2]

Richie wrote:

can2 wrote:

…I do Hiltons In Istanbul…

Which is your preferred Hilton?

Conrad Bosphorus
Hilton Bosphorus
Hilton Bomonti
with my preference order.

For Conrad there are many deals, including Platinum’s booking service.

[can2]

I think the imperial heritage of Istanbul is overrated so I prefer the town centre. Conrad is nice as I can take the ferry everywhere, including a Bosporus tour which I can recommend. There was a viator cashback somewhere thru which I once booked a wonderful boat trip along the strait.