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And not just any water either; Sumahan on the Water sits on the Asian bank of the Bosphorus, in an upscale residential neighborhood full of vacation homes, looking across the strait at the city skyline over on the European side of Istanbul. The unobstructed view is what it’s all about — the hotel sits right up against the water’s edge, with terraces peering over, and the upper-level guest rooms look out through tall picture windows at the strait and the long span of the Bosphorus Bridge.
Sumahan on the Water’s 24 rooms and suites, all lining the Bosphorus side of the house, are airy, wide-open, exposed to the light, and decked out in crisp minimalist lines and neutral colors. Many come with fireplaces, useful for those cozy winter nights, and all come with luxurious marble bathrooms. They’re the sort of rooms you could imagine holing up in quite comfortably, and have proven popular with honeymooners and anyone in search of a romantic escape.
The main restaurant serves contemporary Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines, and the second restaurant plays to Sumahan’s greatest strength, dishing up light international fare on a terrace by the water, backed by that astonishing view. And when you need to get out, you’ll find the Bosphorus Bridge easily accessible by car — or travel the old-fashioned way, on a launch across the water.
- 24 Rooms
- Style: Modern Design
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 19 Guest Reviews
- Sumahan on the Water
- Kuleli Caddesi no: 51 Cengelkoy
- Istanbul, Turkey
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour room service
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Library
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Steam rooms
- Turkish bath
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19 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- stephen
- Stayed October 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
being situated right on the Bosphorus
What the hotel could do better:
When the hotel boat cannot run due to poor weather conditions an alternative method of transport needs to be offered.
The boat schedule also needs to be running more frequently.
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- Laura
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Service was outstanding. We went with a one year old and they were delightful and very patient with him, preparing meals that we requested, getting highchair ready and even calling a Dr when we needed one.
Breakfast was superb - vast choice of delicious local and international things.
Hotel was lovely, eating outside with view of Bosphorus was great. The Turkish white wine was surprisingly good.
What the hotel could do better:
Have more shuttle boats running during the day
Not serve those boring white and brown rolls that you can get anywhere, when there is such fantastic Turkish bread locally available
The 'family suites' are really lovely (2 bathrooms is great) but if you have a young family then spiral staircase and balustrade with huge gaps is a bit of a danger. A kid of probably up to 5 or so could easily fall through the balcony
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- Jeffrey
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Lovely location in the water
What the hotel could do better:
More launch crossings. We had to bend our visit around the schedule.
