Honest first-hand reviews of the best luxury hotels in Turkey, from the Bosphorus in Istanbul to the coast of Bodrum.

Swissôtel The Bosphorus is Istanbul from above: a green hillside over the Beşiktaş shore, loft rooms, and long views across the water.

Raffles Istanbul opened in 2014 in Zorlu Center, a 134-metre tower by Emre Arolat. Five-star rooms, a vast spa, and views over the Bosphorus.

Park Hyatt Istanbul is quiet elegance in Şişli, where the continents meet: spacious suites and a hotel that gets every small detail right.

The MGallery in Bodrum is a small, design-led hotel on the Turkish coast: sea views, sharp architecture, and service that remembers your name.

JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus takes its cue from creative Karaköy: boutiques, cafés and cocktail bars at the door, and the water a short walk away.