Shangri La Istanbul, IstanbulShangri La Istanbul in Istanbul, Turkey has a corrected score of 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 18 of 245 hotels we score in Istanbul. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $495 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the Besiktas district on the European side of the Bosphorus, this five-star hotel sits between the Naval Museum and Dolmabahçe Palace. It contains 186 rooms and suites decorated with a mix of Eastern and Western styles. Guests can choose from Asian or Mediterranean dining at the two on-site restaurants. Facilities include a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre with a sauna. The property suits travellers looking for waterfront access and central proximity to local shopping and historic sites. While the service is highly rated, the hotel has limited outdoor space for guests to use.What stands out

Waterfront Bosphorus views

Asian and Mediterranean dining

Full-service spa and gym

Central Besiktas location

Watch out for

Limited outdoor space

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