Hôtels de luxe en Turkey

The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum occupies 60 hectares of Mediterranean pine forest on Cennet Bay, fifteen minutes from Göltürkbükü. We sleep in low pavilions of local stone, cedar wood and tiled roofs, scattered among hundred-year-old olive trees and terraced gardens. Rooms start at 50 m², all with private terrace, some with infinity pool overlooking the Aegean. The 2 500 m² spa carves its treatment rooms into the hillside, Ottoman hammam in Marmara marble, six outdoor cabins under pergola. Three pools succeed each other from the top of the property down to the 300-metre private pebble beach, teak loungers, attentive service without being intrusive. The clientele mixes European families, Turkish couples from Istanbul, a few Americans on Aegean stopover. From 2 532 € per night, we pay for the tranquillity, the space, the discretion of an address that refuses ostentation ✨

The Maxx Royal Bodrum occupies a private enclave in Gölköy, facing the Aegean Sea, with six pools spread across the grounds. We tested the 24-hour room service, the spa spanning several hundred square metres, the private beach equipped with teak loungers and white parasols. The rooms display a contemporary Turkish style, light marble on the floor, deep balconies overlooking the sea or the Mediterranean gardens. The rate starts at 10 811 € per night, an ultra-premium positioning that includes the private airport transfer, Wi-Fi, parking. The Booking score of 9,6/10 from 82 reviews reflects a rare guest satisfaction in this category. We recommend it for a seaside stay without compromise, where every detail is taken care of ✨

The Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus occupies a modern building in Beşiktaş, on the European shore, with direct views over the strait and the Asian coast. We tested a Deluxe room: 42 m², floor-to-ceiling glass bay, Turkish marble in the bathroom, firm king-size bed. The two outdoor pools (one heated, one not) alone justify the detour, especially at sunset when ferries pass 200 metres away. The Espa spa offers traditional hammam and treatment cabins facing the Bosphorus, we recommend the black soap scrub. The Booking score of 9.6/10 reflects the consistency of the service, rarely at fault even in high season. From 178,50 € per night, it is one of the best value-for-money among Istanbul's palaces ✨

The Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul occupies the former imperial palace built by Sultan Abdülaziz, directly on the European shore of the Bosphorus. We stay either in the historic palace (only 11 suites), or in the modern wing that extends the building without betraying it. The palace rooms overlook the strait, walnut parquet, neo-Ottoman furniture, Turkish marble bathrooms. The 2,000 m² Sanitas spa includes a listed historic hammam, heated indoor pool and outdoor infinity pool facing Asia. From 456 € per night, which remains accessible for a palace of this scale with two signature restaurants and private gardens of 65,000 m². The rating of 9.5/10 from 1,456 reviews reflects impeccable service and flawless maintenance. We book a palace room if the budget allows, otherwise the modern wing offers the same access to the facilities ✨

Aliée Istanbul occupies the former Taskizak shipyards, on the European shore of the Golden Horn. We sleep in rehabilitated industrial volumes, raw concrete and smoked oak joinery, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the water. Rooms range from 35 to 80 m², king-size bedding, Marmara marble bathrooms, private terraces for some suites. The 600 m² spa offers a traditional hammam and treatment cabins facing the strait. Two pools (one heated in winter, the other open May-October) allow swimming with Sultanahmet in sight. From 661,50 € a night, we pay as much for the view as for the rarity of the address, still confidential despite its 9,5/10 rating. The Paris Society collection guarantees polished service, airport shuttle included, pets accepted without supplement ✨

The Bodrum Hotel Yalıkavak occupies a headland on the peninsula, 15 minutes from Palmarina marina. We tested a sea-view room: light travertine floor, whitewashed oak furniture, sliding glass bay onto private balcony. The two pools unfold in successive terraces down to the pebble beach, teak loungers, ecru canvas parasols. The spa offers hammam and signature treatments, the fitness centre overlooks the sea. From 809,90 € per night, which remains reasonable for a 5★ on the Aegean seafront with this level of service. The airport shuttle facilitates arrival from Bodrum-Milas (45 km) ✨

The Hilton Istanbul Bomonti occupies a glass tower in the business district of Şişli, three stops from Taksim. We tested one Friday evening: the clientele shifts from business suits to Istanbul families who come for the rooftop and the 2 000 m² spa. The rooms are calibrated Hilton (Executive bedding, grey marble bathroom, ergonomic desk), but the view compensates: we overlook the rooftops to the Golden Horn. The spa offers traditional hammam, Finnish sauna, and treatment cabins with Turkish oils. From 164,90 € a night, it is one of the best value-for-money options in the 5★ Istanbul scene. The service is polished, never intrusive, with a concierge who knows the good tables in Beyoğlu ✨

The Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus occupies a modernist building from 1955, the first Hilton outside the United States, perched on the heights of Harbiye with a plunging view over the strait. We sleep in renovated rooms in neutral tones, light parquet, wide bay windows, bathrooms in grey marble. The two pools (one indoor, the other on the terrace) offer a rare angle on maritime traffic between Europe and Asia. The 1,200 m² spa offers traditional hammam and treatment cabins, frequented by local clientele at the weekend. The service remains professional, well-versed with business groups and families from the Gulf. From 200,60 € per night, we pay as much for the location as for the complete infrastructure. A Stambouliote classic that ages well ✨

The Radisson Collection Hotel, Vadistanbul occupies the upper floors of a brand-new shopping complex in Sariyer, the business district in northern Istanbul. We are 20 km from the historic centre, but the address appeals to business travellers and families seeking modern comfort without the hustle of Sultanahmet. The rooms are spacious, light parquet, king-size bedding, grey marble bathrooms with walk-in showers. The indoor pool and spa make up for the lack of Ottoman charm. Rates start at 215 € per night, fair for a recent 5★ with free parking and airport shuttle included. The Booking score of 9,4/10 from 2 226 reviews reflects polished service and impeccable facilities. We recommend it for a practical stay, not for an immersion in historic Istanbul.

AJWA Sultanahmet occupies a 19th-century mansion in the historic heart of Istanbul, a stone's throw from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. We enter through a white marble hall, sculpted columns, gilded coffered ceilings, light filtered by copper lanterns. The rooms blend dark woodwork, embroidered textiles, beige travertine bathrooms, some with views of the minarets. The indoor pool nestles under restored stone vaults, the outdoor one on the roof offers a direct panorama of the Blue Mosque. The spa offers Ottoman hammam, black soap scrub, argan oil massages. From 293 € per night, Booking rating 9.4/10 from 1,877 reviews, placing the address in the top trio of the neighbourhood ✨

The Rixos Tersane Istanbul occupies the former Tersane arsenals, facing the Bosphorus and the silhouette of Sultanahmet. We sleep in rooms with clean lines, floor-to-ceiling windows, light marble and dark wood, views over the strait or the rooftops of Beyoğlu. The 2 000 m² spa offers an Ottoman hammam, heated pool and treatment cabins facing the water. The indoor pool, glazed on three sides, frames the minarets at sunset. The service is attentive without being intrusive, staff speak fluent French and English. From 341,82 € a night, a rate justified by the location and facilities. We recommend a room on the Bosphorus side, the supplement is worth the detour ✨

The Grand Tarabya Managed by Accor occupies a white building on the northern shore of the Bosphorus, in Tarabya, a residential and diplomatic district twenty kilometres from the historic centre. We slept in a 38 m² room with a continuous balcony, beige marble floor, classic Accor furniture, direct view over the strait and the hills of Asia. The 1 200 m² spa offers hammam, sauna, treatment cabins, heated indoor pool. The outdoor pool opens from April to October, sun loungers aligned facing the ferries and seagulls. The service is well-oiled, efficient, without excess of formality, from 184 € the night. The Booking rating of 9,4/10 on 585 reviews reflects reassuring regularity, we were not surprised. ✨

Address Istanbul occupies a contemporary tower in Uskudar, on the Asian shore, facing the strait. We sleep in rooms with clean lines, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, grey marble in the bathrooms. The indoor pool on the top floor offers a rare perspective on maritime traffic, from 177 € per night. The spa offers a hammam and Turkish treatments, the fitness centre operates 24/7. The airport shuttle facilitates late arrivals from Sabiha Gökçen (20 minutes) or Istanbul (45 minutes). We recommend it to travellers seeking the comfort of an international 5★ without paying the Taksim or Besiktas premium ✨

Cape Bodrum Luxury Hotel & Beach occupies a rocky promontory at Kızılburun, fifteen minutes north of the marina. We slept in rooms in sand and linen tones, sliding glass bays, teak terraces facing the Aegean Sea. The two pools unfold in natural tiers, one heated for off-season stays, the other lined with white loungers and canvas parasols. The spa offers hammam and signature treatments with local olive oil, cabins with sea view. The private beach is set on a wooden platform, direct access from the gardens. From 611 € per night, a rate justified by the score of 9.3/10 and a clientele that returns every summer ✨

The Marmara Bodrum occupies a headland above the marina, in a cylindrical building that rotates on its axis at an imperceptible speed. We sleep in rooms that complete a full circuit of the bay in a day, from sunrise over the Greek islands to sunset over the Saint-Pierre castle. The seventies architecture was redone in 2016, white interiors and light wood, private terraces facing the Aegean. Two infinity pools, 800 m² spa carved into the rock, direct access to a cove. Rates start at 306 € per night, adults only, which guarantees absolute calm even in high season. The building's rotation remains the main draw, some find it a gimmick, we find it hypnotic ✨

The Bodrum EDITION occupies a private cove in Dirmil, fifteen minutes from the city centre. We recognise Schrager's touch from the lobby: white volumes, polished concrete, Minotti furniture, natural light everywhere. The rooms play the Californian minimalism card, light stone floors, terrazzo bathrooms, sliding glass bays that open onto private terraces facing the sea. The 1 200 m² spa offers traditional Turkish hammam and treatment cabins with views over the Aegean. The 25-metre infinity pool runs along the beach, loungers under white linen parasols. From 1 775 € per night, that's the price of the signature design and the seafront location, rated 9,2/10 on 143 reviews. We would have liked more restaurants (only one on site), but the private beach and impeccable service make up for it ✨

Voger Bodrum by The Sea occupies a 2 000 m² plot in the front row at Yalıkavak, the chic peninsula of Bodrum where Istanbulites come to escape the August heat. We sleep in one of the 12 rooms, all with private terrace facing the Aegean Sea, light travertine floors, Frette linen, bathrooms in Marmara marble. The overflow pool runs along the beach, filtered salt water, constant depth of 1,40 m. The Turkish breakfast (menemen, goat cheeses, thyme honey) is taken on the terrace shaded by hundred-year-old olive trees. From 730 € a night, it is the rate of an address that bets on intimacy rather than facilities. We come here for tranquillity, not for animation.

The Radisson Collection Hotel, Bodrum occupies a seafront at Akyarlar, south-west peninsula, where the coast remains preserved from serial constructions. We tested a room with balcony overlooking the Aegean, light travertine floor, white lacquered wood furniture, bright light all day long. The two overflow pools cascade in terraces down to the private beach, teak sun loungers, ecru canvas parasols. The spa offers hammam and signature Turkish treatments, the fitness centre remains open 24/7. From 462 € per night, a rate that makes sense for a 5★ beachfront with airport shuttle included. The score of 9/10 on 758 reviews reflects attentive service and impeccable cleanliness ✨

Mirada Exclusive Bodrum occupies a beachfront plot in Gümüşlük, western bay of the peninsula, where sunsets stretch dinners until 22h. We tested a sea-view room, 38 m², light travertine floor, king bed facing the bay windows, grey marble bathroom with rain-effect shower. The spa offers Turkish hammam and massage cabins, nothing revolutionary but the execution is refined. The two pools share the clientele, the rooftop one attracts couples in the late afternoon, the ground-floor one families before 18h. The service is attentive without being intrusive, we sense the independent management. From 741 € per night, a coherent rate for a 5★ of this scale in Bodrum, without the premium of the large chains ✨

The Selectum Collection Bodrum occupies a headland in İslamhaneleri, two kilometres from the historic centre. We tested a suite with teak terrace, sliding glass bays, contemporary Turkish furniture in solid walnut. The infinity pool overlooks the private beach, beige canvas loungers, driftwood parasols. The spa descends in tiers towards the sea, white marble hammam, treatment cabins with direct view over the Aegean. Attentive service without being intrusive, English-speaking staff, continental breakfast served until midday. From 637 € per night, we recommend for a long seaside weekend out of season (May, September) ✨