Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel

Renaissance HotelsMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Beşiktaş★★★★★213 rooms

8.6/ 10

avg of 7 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.6/ 10 · average of 7 sites
  • Best: Business travellers working in Levent, Zincirlikuyu or Gayrettepe
  • Watch out: Travellers who want to walk to Sultanahmet (about 7 km away)

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Remote work

Also suits

  • Business travel
  • Luxury
  • City break
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  • For families7.6
  • Business travel8.8
  • Couples8.2
  • Remote work9.6
  • City break8.4
  • Luxury8.5

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

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A 213-room, 16-floor Renaissance hotel opened in 2012 on Barbaros Boulevard in Beşiktaş, between Taksim and Levent, best known for Bosphorus views from its upper floors and its rooftop 212 Bar & Restaurant. Service is consistently praised, though some guests find the rooms dated and the immediate surroundings awkward to explore on foot.

What it does well

  • Business travellers working in Levent, Zincirlikuyu or Gayrettepe
  • Couples willing to pay extra for a Bosphorus-view room or suite
  • Marriott Bonvoy elites (Platinum and above get free access to the 16th-floor Club Lounge)

What to watch for

  • Furniture is worn in some rooms, so don't expect a freshly renovated hotel.
  • Its boulevard location makes walking to the shore or Beşiktaş market awkward, so plan on taxis or the metro.
  • Explorers on foot: Travellers who want to walk to Sultanahmet (about 7 km away)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • Room conditionCaution

    Some guests describe the room furniture as old and worn, and call for a renovation.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • WalkabilityCaution

    The area is not ideal on foot: intersections and stairs along the boulevard make walking to the shore and central Beşiktaş awkward.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • BreakfastStrong

    Breakfast variety and service draw frequent praise, though a few find the breakfast room rather plain.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ServiceStrong

    Staff and service are the most consistently praised aspect, with front-desk and breakfast staff often named in reviews.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • CleanlinessNormal

    Temizlik sub-rating on Tripadvisor: 8.2/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Tripadvisor sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (802 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewThe Corner Suite Bosphorus View has the best outlook; among standard rooms, book a Bosphorus View category.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · covered · paid

  • Pets

    Accepted · paid

    €100 per stay plus a €50 daily cleaning fee.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available · paid

    €144 one way, €288 return.

More details (+7)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Hammam: Yes
  • Outdoor pool: No
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Nearest rail stop: Gayrettepe
  • Rooftop: Yes

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

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
See all amenities (+6)
  • Parking
  • Executive lounge
  • Sauna
  • Business centre
  • EV charging
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Beşiktaş

Barbaros Bulvarı No: 145, 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul

Rail transit · 460 m

Sabiha Gökçen Airport is about 31 km away and Istanbul Airport about 40 km; either trip usually takes 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. The hotel runs no shuttle, but a paid private transfer can be booked on request.

The hotel sits on the uphill stretch of Barbaros Boulevard in Beşiktaş, roughly 4 km from Taksim Square and 7 km from Sultanahmet. Zorlu Center is about 1.4 km away and Cevahir Mall about 1.6 km, an 18-minute walk. The nearest metro stop is Gayrettepe, with the Zincirlikuyu Metrobus hub and Balmumcu bus stop also close by. Several guests note that the walk to the shore is complicated by multiple intersections and steps, so a taxi is often the easier way to reach Beşiktaş pier and the waterfront.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

The buffet breakfast is served at Arts Restaurant, one level above the lobby. Guests regularly praise the spread and the made-to-order omelettes, though a few find the room itself rather plain. The rooftop 212 Bar & Restaurant serves à la carte lunch and dinner, the Living Room Bistro in the lobby offers pasta, salads and sandwiches, and room service runs 24 hours.

Noise & sound insulation

The hotel faces busy Barbaros Boulevard; guests report less street noise on higher floors, and one recommended the 11th floor and up because of construction in front of the building. The rooftop 212 Bar & Restaurant hosts live music and a DJ on Saturday nights from 9:30 pm to 1:30 am, which light sleepers on the top floors may want to keep in mind. Some rooms are listed with soundproofed windows.

Extra fees & things to know

Club Lounge access costs €56 per person (free for Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador members). Pets incur €100 per stay plus a €50 daily cleaning fee. Parking is paid. Airport transfers are arranged on request at €144 one way or €288 return. The official site describes Wi-Fi as free for Bonvoy members, so non-members should check the terms when booking. Extra-guest charges may apply.

Pool, spa & fitness

R Fitness & Spa includes a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and a Turkish hammam, with a menu of 19 massage treatments. The pool, whirlpool and gym are free for hotel guests; treatments are charged separately. There is no outdoor pool.

Guest scores

What 7 sites say

8.6/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 1,565 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Agoda · 183 reviews8.1 / 10
  • Expedia8.6 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 70 reviews8.6 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 1,880 reviews9.0 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 796 reviews4.3 / 5
  • Hotels.com8.8 / 10

Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.

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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