"When it opened in summer 2021, the Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus brought the brand’s signature cosmopolitan chic to a romantic stretch of the Bosphorus about four miles north from Galatport. With its 100 serene rooms, sparkling swimming pools, a palatial spa, and a fluid indoor-outdoor design by Tihany Design, the hotel feels like an exclusive resort perched within one of the world’s busiest cities." - Anya von Bremzen