The Peninsula Istanbul

Perfect weekend. This hotel is a little oasis in the middle of all the action in one of the world's most busy and dynamic cities. Loved our spacious Bosphorus View Deluxe Room! Every detail is anticipated and taken care of. Excellent breakfast menu and service. While there were several truly excellent staff that helped us, I want to give special recognition to Berkay at the outside terrace cafe who served us both for breakfast and lunch. Truly impeccable young man who is so gracious, attentive, and on top of his game. Berkay really did make our stay special. I hope the hotel recognizes his talent. BTW, Peninsula's Steak Tartar is incredible and unique, blending the classic with the flavors of Turkish Muhammara. We indulged twice. We spent a full day at the pool enjoying the waterside views, relaxing, and reading books. The friendly pool staff was notably attentive preemptively moving our umbrella to keep shade on our sun bed throughout the day, and deliver our drinks and snacks. Made for a really a special day of doing nothing and feeling pampered even though we asked nothing other than ordering food and drinks. We were so thankful. This was a bit of splurge for us, but definitely worth every penny!

We’ve spent five days in the Peninsula Istanbul and that was definitely too short. The location of the hotel made sightseeing Istanbul really accessible. The Bosphorus visible from our room and from the breakfast area was simply breathtaking. Additionally, both the interior and exterior of the hotel look phenomenal - you can see the architect’s hand in every detail. Staff was always super-friendly and helpful. When we’ve encountered a small problem with the lighting in our room in the middle of the night the staff immediately send someone to fix it. The quality of the food was on another level. Every dish was a culinary masterpiece. We’ve especially enjoyed a BBQ night in the Spanish restaurant. If you are into sunbathing, you’ll find your place here as well. The outdoor swimming pool area provides everything you could expect from a hotel this standard.

This is a very luxurious and expensive hotel in Istanbul…Excellent location..walking distance to many local adjacent areas…it is located on the water…the suites are very modern…the presidential suite is a very large ,well furnished,many rooms and private access to the private top roof with own swimming pool….very expensive hotel for suites …..The only negative about this hotel is that does not have a good entrance nor have a good lobby…..

After staying at many luxury hotels in Istanbul, The Peninsula Istanbul has officially become our favorite. It truly stands out and is now the hotel we will return to every time we visit the city. Everything about our stay was exceptional. The breakfast was outstanding, with a wide variety of fresh, high-quality options. The spa is elegant, peaceful, and perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring Istanbul. The highlight for us was the beautiful heated outdoor swimming pool overlooking the Bosphorus. Even on cooler days, it is warm enough to enjoy a swim while taking in one of the most breathtaking views in the city. It creates a truly unforgettable experience. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and professional, always happy to help with anything we needed. I genuinely cannot find a single negative thing to say. From the service to the facilities, everything was flawless. If you’re looking for the ultimate luxury hotel in Istanbul, The Peninsula is simply the best. Highly recommended, and we can’t wait to return.

What a wonderful hotel! We did the meet and greet where they drive you from airport to the golden horn and their boat picks you up from there to the hotel. We also used their boat for a sun set trip and dinner. We were upgraded on arrival and everything was perfect. We leave tommorow but we will return for sure