Amanyara vs Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul has more dining venues, while Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul lists more room categories, while Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1991 |
| Rooms | 38 | 317 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Nigoğos Balyan (1867 palace) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 19 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 14 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 7 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
- Official 317 keys: 285 rooms and 21 suites in the 1991 wing, 11 palace suites. Name Bosphorus versus garden versus Sultan.
- Michelin lists the hotel and does not print Keys. Tuğra is recommended with a Service Award, not a star.
- The palace is 1867; the hotel opened 1991. Most keys are in the new building. The Rolls is a Sultan Suite privilege.
- Dinner and Sanitas are extra. Indoor and outdoor pools. Beşiktaş, not Sultanahmet — you want a car or the hotel boat.
Summary
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul has more dining venues, while Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul lists more room categories, while Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul lists more spa facilities.