Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Well, that is the definition of class. A tip for any other hotel - want to make guest leave money in the hotel and stay inside as long as possible without leaving? Then do your thing good. Amazing stuff, amazing garden, amazing food and drinks, fantastic bed and service implacable yet invisible. You’re out for a garden coffee for 20 mins? Your room is done. Out in the evening for quick nearby shopping? Your room is done. You can just be inside for 1-2 days, look at Anya-Sophia on the sunset and have your drinks at the rooftop bar. That was the best lamb kebab we had in Istanbul in 5-6 visits. Room is fantastic. Garden is amazing and encourages to be nearby doing whatever. Stuff is trained at its best. Nothing to add. 5 out of 5

Hotel staff are professional and helpful. Location is also superb. Nonetheless we are disappointed that certain facilities, like the terrace, are closed “in preparation for high season”. There is no swimming pool at this establishment either - while the hotel provides shuttle transport to their other location on the Bosphorus it is at least half an hour bus ride away. This makes it not the best value for the money in our opinion. The famous view of the Blue Mosque is also fully blocked by a taller Seven Hills cafe nearby. You can find better value elsewhere. And don’t go if scenic views or swimming pool are important to you.

Just perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay.