Four Seasons Istanbul at the Bosphorus

We had lunch in Yali restaurant in Four Seasons Bosphorus, food was less than average, it was shame with a fantastic view of Bosphorus having such bed food. Service was also less than average, nobody welcomed us, we had to go to a waiter to say we like to have table for 2. And anything we asked, had to ask again to another waiter. Very unprofessional approach almost casual when you try to ask for something. It was such a bad feeling to see it. At the end we paid astronomically expensive bill. I would not suggest this place unless you want to see the full view with a nice Bosphorus breeze.

I don't think I have ever felt more at home in a hotel. While the room itself was superb, and the facilities were top notch, the standout feature was how welcoming and helpful the staff were - whether at the lobby desk, at the concierge station, in the restaurants or in the gym. Every one of the crew we had contact with went above and beyond in making our stay better than fantastic. The location literally on the seafront could not be better. We will be back!

If I could give more than five stars for our experience at the Four Seasons Bosphorus, I would. What made the experience so wonderful for us were the wonderful interactions we had with the staff. From check-in to the wait staff at the bar (Assouline) and our dinner restaurant (Ocalbasi - thank you Emre!) to the Concierge team, this was an off the chart positive experience. A special thank you to the Concierge team for taking such good care of us and spending time with us. We can't wait to be back!!

An Exceptional Stay at the Four Seasons Bosphorus! From the moment we arrived, the experience at the Four Seasons Bosphorus was nothing short of extraordinary. We were warmly welcomed by Reto Moser, the General Manager, and Kutay Koparal, the exceptional Guest Relations Manager, whose attention to detail and genuine hospitality set the tone for a truly memorable stay. Every member of the staff was gracious, professional, and committed to making our time in Istanbul unforgettable. The breakfast buffet was a daily highlight—sumptuous, beautifully presented, and served with the utmost care. In the evenings, we enjoyed delicious light fare at the bar, including perfectly made burgers and pizzas, accompanied by expertly crafted drinks. The property itself is breathtaking—an elegant blend of historic charm and modern luxury, immaculately maintained in every corner. The state-of-the-art gymnasium exceeded our expectations and added to the sense of comfort and well-being. We very highly recommend the Four Seasons Bosphorus to anyone visiting Istanbul. It’s more than a hotel—it’s an experience defined by excellence, warmth, and unforgettable views of the Bosphorus.

Bad management we booked this a year ago for our 40th wedding anniversary. The one day we had sunshine around the pool their was a building site next door with drills and cranes all day nobody told us this was the case as we would of gone elsewhere. Ask for a drink champagne at 40 pounds a glass sorry sir have to have it in a paper cup!!!! Which we did !! 3 times. So poor and no real management of the place. Sorry but very poor on special occasion for me and the wife.