Raffles Istanbul, IstanbulRaffles Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 12 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction: Booking.com 4.3, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.5, Agoda 4.0. Rooms from about $721 a night (cached, not a live quote).Raffles Istanbul is a five-star hotel located within the Zorlu Center in the Beşiktaş neighbourhood. Opened in 2013, the property contains 185 guest rooms and suites featuring contemporary interiors. It serves business travellers and holidaymakers through its meeting rooms, Michelin-starred dining, and proximity to local shopping. Facilities include an indoor and outdoor pool, a spa with a sauna and hot tub, and a fitness centre. Guests can access valet parking and in-room Wi-Fi. While the hotel offers high-end amenities and Bosphorus views, the gym and spa facilities are noted as being less impressive than other areas of the property.What stands out

Michelin-starred dining options

Contemporary room design

Located in Zorlu Center

Bosphorus views

Watch out for

Smaller gym and spa facilities

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