Crowne Plaza Istanbul Ortaköy Bosphorus

Crowne PlazaIHG Hotels & ResortsIstanbul, Beşiktaş★★★★★133 rooms

9.0/ 10

avg of 5 sites

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Stay Atlas verdict

9.0/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: City-break travelers who want to walk to Ortaköy's cafés, restaurants and waterfront
  • Watch out: Travelers who want a pool (there is none)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Business travel
  • Couples
  • Luxury
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  • Business travel8.5
  • Couples8.2
  • Remote work9.7
  • Luxury8.0

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 133-room, six-storey IHG hotel opened in 2023, set a two-minute walk from Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus shoreline, with a rooftop breakfast restaurant facing the Bosphorus Bridge. It has a spa and hammam but no pool, and breakfast and valet parking are usually charged on top of the room rate.

What it does well

  • City-break travelers who want to walk to Ortaköy's cafés, restaurants and waterfront
  • Couples looking for a Bosphorus Bridge view room and rooftop breakfast
  • IHG One Rewards members (elite upgrades are reported by guests)

What to watch for

  • Breakfast and valet parking are extra; budget for both.
  • Travelers who want a pool (there is none)
  • Drivers expecting free parking (valet only, charged, off-site lot)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Room cleanliness and the newness of the rooms are consistently rated well.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Room conditionStrong

    Oda durumu sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (238 reviews).

  • BreakfastStrong

    The rooftop Bosphorus-view breakfast is frequently praised, though it costs extra on most rates.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Staff attentiveness and concierge help are the most frequently praised aspects in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • WalkabilityStrong

    Ortaköy Square, the mosque and the waterfront are a few minutes' walk, with many restaurants nearby.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

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  • Sleep qualityStrong

    Uyku kalitesi sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 9.4/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (238 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewFor views, book a room type labeled 'Bosphorus Bridge View'.
  • Connecting roomsYes

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

    Breakfast is excluded on most rates (about EUR 30-35 per person).

  • Parking

    Available · paid

    Parking is charged.

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    The pet fee is EUR 75 per night.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

  • Spa & pool

    Treatments paid

More details (+8)

  • Extra bed

    Available

    An extra bed is about EUR 20 per night.

  • Valet

    Available

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Indoor pool: No
  • Outdoor pool: No
  • Rooftop: Yes
  • Meeting rooms: 3

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
See all amenities (+3)
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

IHG One Rewards

The official IHG property page (ISTOR, Dereboyu Cad. No 10, Beşiktaş) is live with IHG One Rewards 'Join for free / Sign in'; no property-specific member or tier benefit statement.

Depends on status / availability

  • breakfast (depends on status)
  • room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
  • late checkout (subject to availability)
  • early check-in (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
  • 'Kids eat free' and free Wi-Fi are general guest amenities, not loyalty benefits. Parking is valet-only and paid (23 EUR/day); no pool.
IHG One Rewards explore the programme →

Location

Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Sinanpaşa Mah., Dereboyu Cd. No:10, 34347 Ortaköy, Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Rail transit · 1.5 km

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 40 km away, roughly 40 minutes to an hour by car depending on traffic; Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) is about an hour's drive. The hotel runs no airport shuttle, so plan on a taxi, private transfer or Havaist bus.

The hotel sits on Dereboyu Caddesi, the street running inland from Ortaköy Square: Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus shoreline are about a two-minute walk, the foot of the Bosphorus Bridge about three minutes. Çırağan Palace is roughly 1.1 km away, Dolmabahçe Palace about 2.4 km and Taksim Square about 5.5 km. Caffe Nero, Şekerci Cafer Erol and Ortaköy's famous kumpir and börek stalls are right outside. There is no metro within walking distance; the nearest rail link is about a seven-minute taxi ride. Ferries run from Ortaköy pier to Üsküdar on the Asian side. For Sultanahmet, the Grand Bazaar or Galataport you will need a taxi or public transport, and the coastal road through Ortaköy is often congested on evenings and weekends.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast is excluded on most rates (about EUR 30-35 per person). Valet parking is around EUR 23 a day. Pets cost EUR 75 per night (dogs only, up to 5 kg, one per room, vaccination certificate required). An extra bed is about EUR 20 per night. Spa and massage treatments are charged separately. The parking fee is the surprise guests complain about most.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

9.0/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 875 reviews9.1 / 10
  • Expedia · 472 reviews9.0 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 145 reviews8.3 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 254 reviews4.8 / 5
  • Google · 829 reviews4.5 / 5

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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