"Rising above the Bosphorus in the Dolmabahçe district, The Ritz-Carlton brings an elegant, unmistakably Turkish touch to the city center. Rooms balance comfort with detail: tulip-tiled marble bathrooms, dark wood accents, and crisp linen edged in Iznik patterns. Some look out toward the palace and the strait, others across rooftops and mosques. The rooftop pool feels suspended above the city, while the hammam below stays true to tradition. Taksim is minutes away, but the views and the quiet luxury make it just as easy to stay in." - Tablet Hotels