With one proviso this is a terrific, genuine five star, hotel. You get genuine five star service and accommodation (and as others have pointed out, you pay genuine five star prices). The proviso is that when we booked we were quoted a tax inclusive rate - which their own documentation bore out - but they insisted on charging us a... more

Location location location ... it does not get any better than this, particularly I recommend a room with a Bosphorus view - you will not be disappointed. Very slick sumptuous operation. Very attentive personal professional service from everyone. Security is good without being too obtrusive. It all made for a very special experience. My only complaint was the scandalous price... more

The location of the hotel is excellent, not least because it offers such unique and impressive views from the bedrooms and the main lounge. All the important and relevant sights are within easy and cheap cab drive- I cannot understand why anyone stay here should even consider hiking up the hill for anything other than exercise. The little yellow cabs,... more

We had 3 nights through a package tour and after having looked at the hotel website, I think we got a very good deal. Our room was very spacious with a king sized bed, a huge bathroom, with jaccuzi tub & shower, along with amenities you usually find in finer hotels. The best was our little espresso making machine. Everything... more

The Swissotel is a great 5-star hotel. We got an awesome deal by booking through a travel agency. We only paid 165 euros/night, and that included a view on the Bosphorus (from an angle though), an amazing breakfast and the swimming pool. The breakfast is so generous, there's no way we could have lunch afterwards. And we heard that entrance... more

I've been in this hotel many many times and all the time it's been great. I can recommend it to everyone. Service is perfect, rooms are very well decorated and clean. The ones overlooking the Bosphorus have a great view. The gardens and pool are very nice in particular if you think that you are in the centre of a... more

I stayed here a few weeks ago with my girlfriend when we went on vacation to see Turkey. The hotel was very nice and located within a short cab ride to Sultanmet, but dont expect to walk around to stores/restaurants as the location is pretty isolated for walking. We booked a Bosphorus view room which actually has a view at... more

Just got back from Istanbul, where we spent 4 nights at the Swissotel, and we had a wonderful stay. From the time we arrived, the staff was consistently pleasant, helpful and professional, and made our stay really enjoyable. At check-in, we got a nice room with a view of the Bosphorus (despite booking the garden-view room on Cheaptickets for a... more

You can sit in this hotel and watch the entire world go by. I can't think of another place where you can see women in string bikinis lounging at the pool, while women completely covered from head to toe are sipping coffee in the lobby. The views of the Bosphorus are stunning, and the breakfast is great. It's about 15... more