Inside, rooms and suites are just as enticing, their classic décor and comfortable furnishings lending a home-from-home feel to all that luxury. Even the entry-level Park Side Rooms feature cosy, couch-filled seating corners and such mod cons as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and complimentary mini bars. There are some superb views to enjoy, too, either over the lush gardens or, for a supplement, out across the Bosphurus.
These same spectacular views are shared by the hotel’s four excellent restaurants – there’s authentic Lebanese cuisine at Laledan, traditional Turkish and seafood dishes at the Bosphorus Grill, the Ottoman-inspired Tugra and the Gazebo Lounge, which serves up one of the best afternoon teas in town. And, for a relaxing drink, look no further than Le Fumoir premium spirits and cocktails served in a delightful garden setting.
And, while you’ll have the sights of the city, and all of its associated bustle, on your doorstep, the hotel offers a wonderfully relaxing counterpoint with its full-service spa, gym and spectacular outdoor infinity pool.