Samokatus Hotels

A polished five‑star hotel on Porto Montenegro’s marina, Regent offers panoramic yacht views, multiple well‑kept pools, a praised spa and generally attentive staff. While many guests call service exemplary and rooms luxurious, some report inconsistent reception experiences and occasional housekeeping or maintenance slipups.

Centrally located near Place de la République, this stylish boutique hotel combines elegant modern design of Didier Gomez with exceptional French hospitality. Guests can enjoy premium treatments at the Sothys Spa, creative cocktails at Bar Martin, and easy access to five major metro lines.

Set in a beautifully restored traditional Beijing courtyard (siheyuan) within the historic hutongs, this charming boutique hotel offers modern smart rooms just steps from the lively Guijie Food Street. Guests praise the outstanding personalized service, peaceful garden atmosphere, and excellent proximity to the Yonghe Temple and Beixinqiao metro station.

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi offers roomy serviced apartments with kitchens and in-room washer/dryers, making it a favourite for families and longer stays. Guests repeatedly praise its central Xintiandi location, easy access to restaurants and supermarkets, and reliable housekeeping, while noting some dated decor.

Set on the Golden Horn in a restored Ottoman shipyard, Rixos Tersane Istanbul is a new, stylish 5-star urban resort praised for its waterfront views, immaculate rooms and an exceptional breakfast spread. Guests repeatedly single out individual staff members (Sofia, Ibrahim, Pelin, Emirhan) for personalised service; minor issues reported are occasionally slow restaurant service and isolated deposit/refund disputes.

An iconic Rocco Forte hotel tucked between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, de Russie is famed for its secluded walled garden, polished personalised service and elegant rooms. Guests repeatedly single out staff members and the Le Jardin courtyard for memorable breakfasts and aperitivi; minor criticisms focus on occasional slow bar service and dated corridor carpets.