Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul, IstanbulMandarin Oriental Bosphorus, Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.3. Rooms from about $1,051 a night (cached, not a live quote).Opened in 2021, the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus is a luxury hotel located on the Beşiktaş waterfront along the Bosphorus Strait. The property contains 100 rooms and suites, with several providing views of the water and the city skyline. Facilities include a large spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre, and landscaped gardens. Guests can dine at the on-site Mediterranean-Asian fusion restaurant, Novikov, or use the bar and café. This hotel suits travellers seeking high-end wellness amenities and waterfront access. While the property offers many services, the service in the lobby restaurant has received mixed feedback.What stands out

Waterfront Bosphorus views

Large spa and wellness facilities

On-site Mediterranean-Asian dining

Modern design and gardens

Watch out for

Lobby restaurant service issues

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