The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 8.3/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: bosphorus views; palace proximity; michelin dining. Main complaint: aging hardware.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“Ritz Istanbul's hilltop views, age”
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is a high-ground hotel beating seaside rivals on views — Bosphorus sunsets from the sky pool, beautiful window vistas, walkable Dolmabahçe Palace and cruise piers, L-floor Michelin dining plus Turkish, Italian and Japanese restaurants, bag-scan security, flexible early arrivals, and lobby staff proactively offering drinks. One dissent is blunt: the worst Ritz the guest has stayed — aging facilities down to a manual-flush toilet, hardware below brand standard.
- Rooms
- Rooms vary by view; fittings feel dated.
- Service
- Top-tier staff offering proactive lobby drinks.
- Location
- Minutes from Dolmabahçe and cruise piers.
- Food
- Michelin dining; breakfast variety ran thin.
- Facilities
- A sky pool with Bosphorus sunset views.
- Bosphorus views
- Palace proximity
- Michelin dining
- Proactive service
- Indoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Gym
- Aging hardware
- Thin breakfast variety
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How it compares
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul ranks #52 of 411 hotels Staylist lists in Istanbul and #27 of 111 5-star hotels there. At about $431 a night it is 124% above the median for 5-star hotels in Istanbul ($192). The closest listed alternative is Grand Hyatt Istanbul, 300 m away (score 8.1).
About the hotel
- Address
- Suzer Plaza Askerocagi Caddessi, Elmadağ Cd. No: 6, Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul Province, 34367, Türkiye
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Chain
- The Ritz-Carlton (Marriott)
- Opened
- 2001
- Renovated
- 2018
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 3.2 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (40.63 km) · Train Station: Taksim Station (0.98 km) · Metro: Taksim (0.97 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- Grand Hyatt Istanbul300 m · 8.1 · $219
- The Artisan Istanbul MGallery400 m · 7.7 · $301
- InterContinental Istanbul400 m · 7.8 · $215
- Gezi Hotel Bosphorus400 m · 8.0 · $265
- Lokalist, Istanbul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel400 m · 9.2 · $177
Amenities
- Sunbathing area
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sauna
- Spa
- Massage room
- Executive lounge
- Gym
- Private parking
- EV charging station
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- Bar
- Nightclub
- Billiards room
- Tea room
- 5 Restaurants
- Cafe
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Multi-function room
- Business center
- Secretarial services
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul have a pool?
- Yes: indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool.
- Is there parking at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
- Yes: private parking.
- Does The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul have?
- Sauna, Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport, about 40.63 km away.
- How far is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul from the centre of Istanbul?
- About 3.2 km.
- Is The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.