ANEMON GALATA HOTEL

Galata, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'31.9"N 28°58'26.5"E / 41.025528, 28.974028



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Anemon Galata Hotel serves in a building with a second degree historical monument status which is restored to its authentic state. Especially the ceiling decorations at the rooms are worth seeing. The hotel is conveniently located right next to Galata Tower.

ROOMS

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature hair dryers and bathrobes.

4 standard rooms an 4 executive suits with Galata Tower view
2 standard and 2 superior rooms with Golden Horn view

Free of charge metro ethernet connection in all guest rooms, meeting rooms and indoor areas
4 standard rooms an 4 executive suits with Galata Tower view
2 standard and 2 superior rooms with Golden Horn view
Restaurant, bar and wine boutique
Non-smoking rooms
LED TV, free of charge tea and coffee, iron/ironing board at the rooms
Free of charge safe box at the rooms

DINING

Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at a bar and dine alfresco (weather permitting). Or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.

FİRUZENDE RESTAURANT

A restaurant to remember with a wonderful candle light ambiance and stunning Golden Horn and Bosphorus view, enclosed by window walls in winters… Firuzende Restaurant is listed as İstanbul’s best winter terrace by the Friday supplement of Turkey’s best selling daily Hürriyet and as one of the “four aces of venues to propose” by daily Sabah.

SENSUS WINE AND CHEESE BOUTIQUE

Turkey’s most affordable wine boutique with more than 400 local varieties. You can buy a bottle of wine and even choose some cheese from the cheese section and take them home, or try the wine tasting sets featuring four different brands made with the same grape accompanied by a cheese, fruit and cracker platter or simply taste our wines at the bar.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
At Anemon Hotels, you will find all kinds of services you are looking for, for your congresses, meetings, seminars and other organizations. Our luxury rooms will provide the comfort you need for stay-in events.

The outline drawings of meeting rooms for every hotel are at your disposal. These multi-purpose rooms can be arranged in various settings suitable for every capacity.

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WEB SITE : Anemon Galata Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : galata@anemonhotels.com
Phone : +90 212 293 2343 / +90 212 293 2340

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SAİT HALİM PASHA MANSION

Yeniköy, Sarıyer - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°07'15.0"N 29°04'12.0"E / 41.120833, 29.070000



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Still impressive among the best kept of the empire-style mansions, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion at Yeniköy, also known as the “Mansion of the Lions” stands as a memorial to late Ottoman taste. The first owners of the mansion are believed to be the Düzoğulları Family. The Aristarhis Family who acquired the mansion from the Düzoğulları demolished it to construct a completely new one around 1863. Abdülhalim Paşa bought the mansion, which was considered to be a wreck and not big enough to suit Egyptian aristocratic taste, from the Aristarhis Family and instructed architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale to rebuild it.

It was bought by Abdülhalim Pasha, father of Sait Halim Pasha, from a member of the Greek Patriarchate, Nikolasos Aristarhis Logothetes of Fener, a neighborhood in the Golden Horn. The mansion was rebuilt according to Egyptian Aristocratic tastes in 1880 by architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale. After Abdülhalim Pasha’s death in 1890, Sait Halim Pasha, having acquired the shares of his siblings, became the sole owner of the mansion in 1894.

After taking up residence at Yeniköy in the early 1890’s, Sait Halim Pasha made few significant changes in the main building but he added several annexes, modified and refurbished the interior to suit his predilections and Egyptian background. The layout of the interior, originally based on the plans of earlier mansions, was changed to reflect the nineteenth-century trends. The traditional sofa became a grand reception hall. The Selamlik (men’s quarters), the Harem (quarters shared by the ladies of the household) and the study were at the ground floor. Above, a second hall, of slightly more slender proportions, enjoyed direct access to where smaller side-rooms (the Gold, the Japanese, and the Venetian rooms) took place. The original alcoves of the sofa were walled in, creating rooms facing the sea.

Fixtures and furnishings are eclectic, a mélange of East and West where Louis XVI meets Egyptian aristocracy in an Ottoman setting. An Egyptian flavor is most evident in the reception and study rooms. A pure Ottoman contribution to the building appears in the spacious porch leading into men’s quarters, where multiple panels of Kütahya tiles, forming floral sprays of tulip blooms and leaves, decorate the lower wall.

Furnishings were equally eclectic, although particular styles tended to be confined to specific rooms. French influence dominated with Louis XVI suites and corner cabinets, but there were also Japanese prints and a heavy Renaissance-style chest and mantelpiece, influenced by Italian design. Bronze figures cast in Paris, by D. Puch and others, of winged maidens, female nudes, and a young musician reinforced the Ottoman appreciation of, or fashion for, French design. The mansion was mainly decorated by French Orientalist Felix-Auguste Clément, who also decorated Abdülhalim Pasha’s hunting mansion in Choubrah, near Cairo. The famous oil painting displayed in the Selamlik of the Yeniköy mansion “The Hunt Scene” was painted during the same time, reflecting Egyptian aristocracy and Ottoman’s deep interest in hunting (1865).

Sait Halim Pasha’s mansion reflected the architectural meeting of East and West, as well as witnessing the shift in Turkish-European relations and the last decades of Ottoman rule. The mansion itself was not only a witness of the Ottoman History but a very actor.  On 2 August 1914, Sait Halim Pasha, Enver Pasha and the foreign minister held secret negotiations with the German  envoy Baron Wangenheim in the Yeniköy mansion.

Subsequently, the German-Ottoman alliance treaty was signed in Sait Halim Pasha’s study room, thus leading the Ottoman Empire into World War I as an ally with the Germans.  The mansion witnessed historic events and played a key role not only in Ottoman and German history but in the change of world history.

Mansion of the Lions
Still impressive among the best kept of the empire-style mansions, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion at Yeniköy, also known as the “Mansion of the Lions” stands as a memorial to late Ottoman taste.

It was bought by Abdulhalim Pasha, father of Sait Halim Pasha, from a member of the Greek Patriarchate, Nikolasos Aristarhis Logothetes of Fener, a neighborhood in the Golden Horn. The mansion was rebuilt according to Egyptian Aristocratic tastes in 1880 by architect Petraki Adamandidis of Çanakkale. After Abdulhalim Pasha’s death in 1890, Sait Halim Pasha, having acquired the shares of his siblings, became the sole owner of the mansion in 1894.

After taking up residence at Yeniköy in the early 1890’s, Sait Halim Pasha made few significant changes in the main building but he added several annexes, modified and refurbished the interior to suit his predilections and Egyptian background. The layout of the interior, originally based on the plans of earlier mansions, was changed to reflect the nineteenth-century trends. The traditional sofa became a grand reception hall. The Selamlik (men’s quarters), the Harem (quarters shared by the ladies of the household) and the study were at the ground floor. Above, a second hall, of slightly more slender proportions, enjoyed direct access to where smaller side-rooms (the Gold, the Japanese, and the Venetian rooms) took place. The original alcoves of the sofa were walled in, creating rooms facing the sea.

Rooms lined up around the middle sofa constitute the main plan of the chalet, rising on the marble basement as two levels. South part and north parts of the chalet are separated for men and women only. The entrance to the both parts is through the glassed-in sections. In spite of the plain exterior of the chalet the interior walls and ceilings are decorated by Arabic influenced ornaments.

Fixtures and furnishings are eclectic, a mélange of East and West where Louis XVI meets Egyptian aristocracy in an Ottoman setting. An Egyptian flavor is most evident in the reception and study rooms. A pure Ottoman contribution to the building appears in the spacious porch leading into men’s quarters, where multiple panels of Kütahya tiles, forming floral sprays of tulip blooms and leaves, decorate the lower wall.

Furnishings were equally eclectic, although particular styles tended to be confined to specific rooms. French influence dominated with Louis XVI suites and corner cabinets, but there were also Japanese prints and a heavy Renaissance-style chest and mantelpiece, influenced by Italian design. Bronze figures cast in Paris, by D. Puch and others, of winged maidens, female nudes, and a young musician reinforced the Ottoman appreciation of, or fashion for, French design. The mansion was mainly decorated by French Orientalist Felix-Auguste Clément, who also decorated Abdülhalim Pasha’s hunting mansion in Choubrah, near Cairo. The famous oil painting displayed in the Selamlik of the Yeniköy mansion “The Hunt Scene” was painted during the same time, reflecting Egyptian aristocracy and Ottoman’s deep interest in hunting (1865).

The structural and decorative characteristics of the building are typical innovations of its time, with the building set back off the waterfront by a jetty and the façade and windows typically neo-classical (empire-style). The mansion's plan includes a central grand hall-sofa-with an alcove overlooking the seafront with a stairway on the opposite side.

There are two gates leading to the Selamlık (Men’s quarters) and Harem (Ladies' Quarters) from the quay. There are two lion statues in front of the Selamlık gate which is why the mansion is also referred to as the “Mansion of the Lions” by the public. According to Nubar Horanyan of Yeniköy, the female lion was a gift from Italy for Sait Halim Paşa's first promotion and the male lion a gift from Germany for his second promotion.

Towards the northern side of the Harem garden, there was a Bathing House used by the residents for swimming. The enclosed bridge built between the mansion and the estate on the slopes behind was demolished like all other annexes which were expropriated during the widening of the road in 1958. There was also a boathouse in the garden of the men's quarters which does not exist any longer.

One might describe the late period of Bosphorus mansions and pavilions as “empire-baroque” both in terms of their architecture and their decoration. It was a stylistic trend which took hold during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecit (1839-1861), weakening towards the reigns of Abdülaziz and Abdülhamit II, when an eclectic amalgam of western styles started to take over towards the end of the 19th century. The building recessed from the waterfront without bay-windows and the empire style of the façade and windows are all examples of the new style of that era.

The mansion is decorated in typical empire style, with traces of eclecticism alternating and sometimes combined. The Cubic style in the furniture and exaggerated curves in the decoration were rare between 1800 and 1830. Gilded wood disappeared, although mahogany with bronze plaque applique became popular. Walls were divided into panels with raised bands, with occasional pilasters.

Egg and dart and garland friezes decorated the cornice and the ceilings were framed with a band of decoration with a similar circular band in the center. This interior design is seen throughout the mansion, with the single exception of the ground floor reception room which carries the Egyptian-Arabian influence in decoration.

Unforgettable Meetings and Events

Magical Weddings
A historic mansion situated in one of the most exotic cities in the world, exclusively yours on your special day… Sait Halim Pasha Mansion is the perfect destination for your magical wedding.

Exquisite Meetings
With their tall ceilings, capturing views of the Bosphorus and historic atmosphere, our function rooms are ideal for all business gatherings from board meetings to conferences.

Unforgettable Events
A rare combination of a sensational view, historic architecture and professional service quality, Sait Halim Pasha Mansion hosts the most exquisite events in Istanbul.

The Harem
The stairway, which occupies part of both stories, is totally empire in style, the walls divided up into panels framed with stucco relief bands. The tips of the stucco relief on the panel frames are gilded. The same kind of stucco profile frames the ceiling and surrounds a central medallion, which together with the rest of the ceiling is decorated with motifs in the empire and eclectic styles. We may call this decorative approach “high empire under the influence of Louis XVI”. The columns betray typical empire motifs on the capital and base while the shaft is not fluted. The columns of the stairway and the frame of the mid-stairway mirror are original and well preserved.

The Hunting Hall (Dining Hall)
The second most important room in the mansion is the Hunting Hall, which was named after the decorations on the walls depicting scenes of hunting, a deep interest of Sait Halim Paşa. The room, being the most highly decorated part of the mansion, served as a dining hall The walls are paneled, with pilasters decorated in the empire-style flanking each panel. The ceiling is framed with a highly decorated empire style frieze with a similarly decorative central medallion, divided into twelve segments, each embellished with empire motifs. Decoration throughout the hall is gilded.

Selamlık Hall (Ceremonial Hall)
Another one of the most important halls of the mansion is the Ceremonial Hall. The room faces the entrance to the men's quarters behind the stairway. Although the columns and beams of the room are highly decorated, one can hardly call it the empire style, except for the fine beam profiles of the ceiling and the wide band of panels separating the walls. Arabic inscriptions in the medallions on the friezes framing the ceiling, the general decoration of the ceiling and the doors give the room the air of an Egyptian salon.

Study - Reception - Antechamber
The study room was decorated in empire-eclectic mode, with a central ceiling rectangular panel of the same style with motifs in each corner. A decorated medallion may be seen within the panel. Narrow wooden strips frame the wall panels which are covered with embossed wall paper. The central of the three rooms facing the sea is the Paşa's reception room. The four double doors are lacquered wood inlaid intricately with mother of pearl and ivory. Both the decoration and the contents of the room suggest that an Egyptian theme was intended. The third room, the nearest one to the men's quarters was used as the guests antechamber.

The Grand Hall
The hall has a ceiling which is baroque in spirit. The walls are divided into panels framed with gilded stucco relief with inscriptions on them.

Japanese Hall
Though the room was initially decorated in the Spanish style, the name was later changed due to all the gifts presented by the Japanese Empire.

Golden Hall
The room was named as the Golden Hall because all original furnishings and decorations were made in gold.

Venetian Hall
All decorations and furnishings brought from Venice, the room was referred to as the Venetian Hall.

Hamam (Turkish Bath)
The stained glass at the entrance of the Hamam have been preserved until today. The frames which were burned during the fire were replaced and the glass was then placed according to its original style.

Basement Halls
Hunting Hall : Area 68 m2, U-Shape 25, Round Table 50, Block Table 30, Cocktail 50, Classroom 46, Theatre 60 m
Harem : Area 202 m2, Round Table 144, Cocktail 200
Study Hall : Area 33 m2, U-Shape 8, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12
Reception Hall : Area 60 m2, U-Shape 20, Round Table 50, Block Table 25, Cocktail 50, Classroom 32, Theatre 50
Waiting Hall : Area 35 m2, U-Shape 9, Round Table 20, Block Table 12, Cocktail 15
Selamlık Hall : Area 165 m2, Round Table 120, Cocktail 150

First Floor Halls
Big Hall : Area 125 m2, U Shape 40, Round Table 120, Block Table 45, Cocktail 150, Classroom 90, Theatre 140
Japanese Hall : Area 33 m2, U Shape 5, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12
Golden Hall : Area 60 m2, U Shape 20, Round Table 50, Block Table 25, Cocktail 50, Classroom 32, Theatre 50
Venetian Hall : Area 33 m2, U Shape 5, Round Table 20, Block Table 10, Cocktail 15, Classroom 8, Theatre 12

Outdoor
Front Garden : Area 1380 m2, Round Table 600, Cocktail 900
Back Garden : Area 770 m2, Round Table 200, Cocktail 300
Quay : Area 700 m2, Round 300, Cocktail 450

Services
A'La Carte Restaurant, Meetings & Corporate Events, Special Events, Weddings, Outside Catering.

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WEB SITE : Sait Halim Paşa Mansion

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : info@saithalimpasa.com
Phone : +90 212 223 0566
Fax : +90 212 223 0667

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GRAND HOTEL DE LONDRES

Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'57.2"N 28°58'30.9"E / 41.032569, 28.975259



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Hotel Büyük Londra owes its name to the tourism movement beginning in the 18th century when English people, as the first tourists of the West, began exploring countries like Switzerland and places like Rivieras. As a result of this movement, the first great hotels built in those places were named after cities in England.

At the end of the 19th century, as the Orient Express stretched as far as Istanbul, this city became a tourist destination as well and hotels began to appear on the northern part of the city, also called "new city", "Pera" meaning "accross (of Istanbul)" or "Beyoglu" at the same time. Hotel Buyuk Londra or Grand Hotel De Londres was one of those hotels standing on a hilltop overlooking the Golden Horn (sea) seperating the "old" and the "new" city.

Hotel Londra was built in 1892 by two partners named L. Adamopoulos and N. Aperghis in the place of the former residence of Glavany family, whose name was given to the adjacent street. (today "Kallavi street") The building was multi-storey and masonry which was rather new for Istanbul and had the latest technology of the time, including a hydraulic elevator and bathrooms with tubs (according to rumours, tubs with jacuzzis).

The interior also looked good with heavy furniture and ornate curtains. Moreover, the panaromic Golden Horn view was unimpeded and could even be seen from the lobby as the front side of the building was the popular Tepebaşı Park. It was because of this view that for some short period the hotel was called as "Hotel Belle Vue" instead of Hotel Londra.

Architect Semprini followed the popular eclectic architectural movement of the time; with the facade of the building very richly ornamented (thanks to the very soft stone used) which still makes Hotel Londra one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

Ownership and management of the hotel changed hands several times. According to an advertisement in the Istanbul City Guide 1926, the owner of the hotel was Moulatich. In 1930's the land registry records show the D'Andria family as the new owners of the hotel. This Levantine family carried the ownership of the building and its management until the end of the 60's, when they are supposed to have emigrated to Greece.

There is an interesting story of an American banker escaping from his country, which took place during the D'Andria management of the hotel. The banker escapes first to Greece and then to Istanbul with 198 million dollars that he acquired by illegal means. He chooses to settle in Hotel Büyük Londra. After bargaining for a price of 2.5 Liras from the rack rent of 5 Liras, he starts living at the hotel for one week before he is caught. Police searches the money everywhere, in every corner of the hotel, but they can never find it.

In the list of famous residents of the hotel, Ernest Hemingway is noticeable who was here for three weeks in 1922 to cover the story of progressing Turkish nationalistic forces for his newspaper Toronto Daily Star.

In this era, Hotel Londra competed with bigger hotels in the area such as Pera Palace and Tokatlıyan by its lower prices. In 1930's the hotel began losing its splendour as the new government of Turkey followed more nationalistic policies in economy. In 40's, the hotel was almost forgotten because of the WWII and its economic hardships. When modern and new hotels such as Hilton and Divan were built in Istanbul of 1950's, Hotel Büyük Londra had lost all its hopes for recovery.

In 1967, the Huzmeli family became the new owners of the hotel, but the glories of the past were only a memory then. The hotel passed through a comprehensive renovation in 1983 which coincided with the tourism revival in Turkey. This increased the Hotel's popularity and in a slow process reaching our time, Hotel Buyuk Londra became the meeting place of intellectuals, travellers and curious people.

When "Orient Express" reached Istanbul five years after its operation in 1883, the first hotels of Istanbul had already begun to appear, in the very cosmopolit westernized section of the city called "Pera". One of those hotels was "Hotel Büyük Londra" or "Grand Hotel De Londres", which soon after its opening took its place among the best hotels of Istanbul, together with Tokatlıyan and Pera Palace.

HOTEL

Hotel Büyük Londra is one of the few establishments managing to survive from that era to our time. Passing through many renovations, the hotel nevertheless still graciously reflects the atmosphere of the 1900's. With some of its rooms overlooking the Golden Horn and a lively bar, Hotel Büyük Londra is the meeting point of many people - local and foreign- looking for something different and special...

"This hotel is one of the most famous and popular in Istanbul, and certainly the best in its price-range. The beautiful building dates back to 1892 and is very tastefully and ornately decorated, with such oddities as parrots, gramophones and other strange items (portable coal burners!). The hotel attracts the artsy-fartsy crowd, including writers (Hemingway himself in 1922), artists and actors. The normal rooms are clean, the suites are quite plush with jacuzzis and nice thick carpets."

"This six-story, mid-19th-century hotel has aged gracefully. The rooms are small and comfortably worn, the furnishings heavy and traditional. The dark woods and velvet drapes used in the high-ceilinged lobby and dining room evoke an Ottoman Victorian era."

"Grand Hotel de Londres (Büyük Londra Otel), was the most prestigious establishment of Pera (Beyoğlu) for ages. This luxury hotel was built in 1892 by a Levantine family which was called Glavani. The hotel was decorated with the same style as that of "Orient Express" and is the only example which is still alive today.

Some of the 54 rooms in the hotel have a splendid view of the Golden Horn and the old Stamboul. The hotel is particularly well situated. it is just a few steps from the Galatasaray Square and it is in the middle of the Main Street (Istiklal Caddesi) between Taksim and Tünel. It is situated in the center of the old district of the Latins Christians. The theatres, the opera, the cinemas, the cafes, the taverns and the restaurants are all around the hotel in this district.

GUEST ROOMS
With our rooms at various sizes and locations in the hotel, there is something for everyone. Some rooms are recently decorated. All rooms have private baths.

Balcony Golden Horn Room, Agatha Christie Room, Orient Express Room, Economy Room, Standart Room, Standart Renovated Room

BARS AND EVENTS
Once, Grand Hotel de Lonres Restaurant was located at the lobby floor and it was well-known amongst locals. This tradition continues today with two bars located in various floors and Buyuk Londra hospitality. From presentations to celebrations, our hotel is the ideal destination for all your meetings, events, banquets and gala affairs.

Terrace Bar, Lobby Bar, Restaurant & Breakfast Room

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WEB SITE : Grand Hotel De Londres

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : londra@londrahotel.net
Phone : +90 212 245 0670 / +90 212 293 1619
Fax : +90 212 245 0671

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FOUR SEASONS İSTANBUL HOTEL 5*

Sultanahmet, Fatih - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'22.6"N 28°58'48.3"E / 41.006263, 28.980092



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SULTANAHMET PRISON

Sultanahmet Prison (Turkish: Sultanahmet Cezaevi), a former prison in Istanbul. It is located in Sultanahmet neighborhood of Fatih district on the historical peninsula. Built in 1918 / 1919, it was the first jailhouse in the capital of the Ottoman Empire, constructed in a contemporary concept considering the regulation of the daily life and relationship with the outside of inmates, who were awaiting trial or serving brief sentences.

The building was designed in Turkish neoclassical style in the beginning of the period called "First National Architecture". It was built next to the courthouse building, which was constructed in 1845 initially as university (Ottoman Turkish: Darülfünun). An inscription in Ottoman language upon the main gate of the building states the name of the facility as the "Capital City Murder Jail" (Ottoman Turkish: Dersaadet Cinayet Tevkifhanesi). It is a four-story building with guard towers enclosing a courtyard.

In the jailhouse, juveniles and women were also detained. Following the establishment of the Sağmalcılar Prison, the inmates were transferred to the new site and the jail was abandoned on January 25, 1969. Later during the military rule, the building continued to be used as a military jailhouse.

FOUR SEASONS İSTANBUL HOTEL 5*

In 1992, after a long period of neglect, a redevelopment project was considered to convert the building into a hotel. The jailhouse, having great significance in terms of history of art and architecture, was renovated and opened in 1996 as a deluxe hotel of the Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts chain.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is an intimate retreat of just 65 rooms and suites located in a former prison in the centre of Istanbul’s Old Town. The three-storey, neo-classic building wraps around a landscaped, courtyard garden - formerly the prisoners’ exercise yard - and neighbours some of the city’s most impressive historical monuments. Opened in 1996, the Hotel is one of the jewels in Four Seasons’ crown, most recently named "Best Small Hotel in Europe - 2012 by Travel & Leisure’s coveted annual readers" poll.

The UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Topkapı Palace, Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are just a couple of minutes stroll from the Hotel. In keeping with this privileged location, the Hotel’s interiors and decoration pay homage to the city’s rich Ottoman heritage. Shuttered windows and arched doorways open to reveal well-lit, uncluttered spaces; decorative Ottoman artefacts and antique rugs are incorporated amongst neoclassical furniture and welcoming Turkish sofas. The resultant effect exudes an easy, homely ambience that belies the exclusivity of the address.

The Hotel’s restaurant, Seasons, is located within a glass pavilion that forms the focal point of the lush, courtyard garden; here, International and Turkish fine dining come together. Turkish traditions are also evident throughout the Hotel in the warmth of the welcome and consistently high level of service – both exceptional, even by Four Seasons’ standards.

Inside, the prison’s original wooden doors, a multiple-arched hallway opens onto a series of inviting lounges - simple and relaxing yet richly decorated with Ottoman tapestries, antique rugs and paintings. Ottoman traditions are further mirrored in the mural-style artworks by Timur Kerim Incedayi, which also complement the cosy, residential appeal of the ‘Blue Room’ lounge and lobby areas.

Sensitively preserved details throughout the Hotel recall its fascinating history: from the courtyard watchtowers (now housing the elevators) to torque-like brass rings and an inmate’s poignant engraving on an old marble pillar. The use of local materials and decorative geometric motifs further evoke Turkey’s rich history and link the regenerated interiors to the traditional artefacts on display.

The Hotel features a total of 347 windows - a surprising number considering its size and previous use. Light and airy interiors are decorated in warm, natural tones, which defer to the vibrant beauty of the landscaped courtyard and historical monuments beyond. Three-dimensional mosaic artworks by local artist, Hulya Vurnal Ikizgul, bring a simple yet powerful beauty to alcoves and walls both within the Hotel and courtyard, providing an appealing synergy between the indoor and outdoor areas.

ACCOMMODATIONS
With 65 Old City Istanbul luxury guest rooms and suites circling a manicured courtyard where birds sing and a fragrant herb garden gives off an enticing smell, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet provides an intimate enclave in the heart of the city.

GUEST ROOMS
Four Seasons Executive Suite, Premier Room, Deluxe Room

SUITES
Marmara Suite, St. Sophia Suite, One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite, One-Bedroom Suite

DINING
Seasons Restaurant, Lounges, In-Room Dining

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Ballroom, Ballroom Pre-function Room, Divan Meeting Room, Boardroom

SERVICES & AMENITIES
Spa Services, Fitness Facilities

WEDDINGS

Wedding Planning
From invitations to wedding cakes, floral creations to memorable farewells, our team of event planners and experts will simplify your planning and make your wedding in Istanbul everything you have ever imagined, whether it's a private ceremony for two, a week-long celebration with family, or an outdoor event on our rooftop terrace overlooking the Blue Mosque.

Honeymoon
Spend sunny days and food-and-music-filled nights in a peaceful oasis and Ottoman landmark in the heart of Istanbul's historic centre. We'll do everything we can to make sure you get the most out of this special time.

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WEB SITE : Four Seasons İstanbul Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
Phone : +90 212 402 3000
Fax : +90 212 402 3010

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PERA PALACE

Tepebaşı, Beyoğlu - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°01'51.5"N 28°58'25.2"E / 41.030986, 28.973668



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The Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah (Turkish: Pera Palas Oteli) is a historic special category hotel and museum hotel located in the Beyoğlu (Pera) district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 1892 for the purpose of hosting the passengers of the Orient Express and was named after the place where it is located. It holds the title of "the oldest European hotel of Turkey".

The Pera Palace Hotel, offering magnificent views of the Golden Horn and the skyline of the historic peninsula, is located in the Tepebaşı neighbourhood of Pera, once known as "Little Europe". Today, Pera is the cultural and social centre of Istanbul with its vivid night life and sophisticated museums. In addition to its historic grandeur, Pera Palace Hotel is also attractive due to its central location. It is about 20 km from Atatürk International Airport.

The hotel is in walking distance of Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square and the British, Swedish, Russian, Dutch, Italian, French and German consulates. The hotel was closed from 2006, undergoing a major renovation and restoration project and reopened on September 1, 2010.

History

In the late 1800s, a gap in the market for luxury hotels in Istanbul was recognised. Passengers aboard the Orient Express, the preserve of the elite, desired somewhere of equal elegance at which to rest their heads upon reaching the last stop in the East from Paris. With this in mind, the Pera Palace Hotel was born. Establishment work began in 1892 and the grand opening ball was held in 1895.

Alexander Vallaury, a French-Turkish architect living in the city designed the hotel in a blend of neo-classical, art nouveau and oriental styles. Vallaury undertook a number of other projects in Istanbul, including The Ottoman Bank Headquarters and The Istanbul Archaeology Museum.

Pera Palace, the longest established European hotel in Turkey, was the first and only building to be powered by electricity, other than the Ottoman Palaces. It was also the only address in the city to provide hot running water for its guests and was home to the first electric elevator in Istanbul.

Architecture and renovation

Pera Palace Hotel opened as the first luxury hotel in the Ottoman Empire providing the last destination stop in the East for passengers on board The Orient Express. Pera Palace Hotel is today regarded as an important historical building and is listed under the general protection of Turkish Law (No. 2863 of 1983, amended with Law No. 5226 of 2004) concerning cultural heritage in Turkey.

All the interior systems of Pera Palace Hotel are built around a 46 x 28 meter rectangular base, giving an open space in the middle of the building. This space with exceptionally high ceilings is named the Kubbeli Saloon and due to its central location, acts as the heart of the building. A roof which previously enclosed the six domes on top of the Kubbeli Salon has been opened up. The domes have been cleaned and the roof has been converted into glass to let in more sunshine.

The exterior façade, as well as the layout of the property, follows a neo-classical approach. The interiors of the building feature a more oriental style, mostly concentrated in the ballroom interior. In keeping with this eclectic vision, art nouveau lines feature in and around the elevator and in the coffee house section.
Although a prominent symbol of Istanbul’s cityscape, the Pera Palace property was in need of an extensive renovation. Consequently in April 2008, the owner launched a 23 million Euro renovation and restoration project. The entire renovation project is completed on September 1, 2010.

The key objectives of the restoration and renovation project were to ensure that the original architectural and design features of the property were preserved in accordance with Turkish Law, seeking to protect the cultural heritage of the country. Equally important was to enhance the infrastructure and technology of the Pera Palace Hotel, to ensure that it delivered on an experience synonymous with the standards of a five star luxury hotel.

The lobby area has been meticulously restored and retains the original art nouveau, neo-classical and oriental design influences. The first electric elevator in Istanbul remains intact, save for technical enhancements to keep it in working order. The communal areas on entrance floor level including The Orient Bar, The French Patisserie, Patisserie de Pera, the Tea Lounge Kubbeli Saloon, as well as the meeting rooms have all been restored whilst retaining the original architectural space and design detail.

A key attraction, the Atatürk Room 101 remains as a ‘Museum Room’, with many personal items and reading material of the great leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk exhibited to the public.

In terms of renovation, the priority was to provide the highest level of comfort in the 115 guest bedrooms including upgrading interior fittings and installating new telecommunication systems. The Murano chandeliers to illuminate the bedrooms and heated Italian Carrara marble within the bathrooms. The names of the hotel suites pay homage to celebrated figures of history who stayed at Pera Palace and these key figures, who include Pierre Loti, Ernest Hemingway, King Edward VIII and the Emperor Franz Joseph are referenced through objet d’arts, archive photography, subtle colour schemes and soft furnishings.

Also new to the property is the opening of the new 380 sqm Pera SPA with indoor pool with jet stream, a traditional Hammam, steam bath, jacuzzi, sauna and three treatment rooms. A gym / fitness centre is also be available.

Ownership

In 1918, Bodossakis Athanassiades, a Greek entrepreneur of Niğde, moved to Constantinople and settled at Pera Palace Hotel. It was during that time that Bodossakis found out that Compagnie Internationale de Wagon Lits, owner of Pera Palace Hotel, wanted to sell it. Fascinated by the allure of the prestigious Hotel and responding to the trend of the time by which Greeks were buying prime real estate in Constantinople, he immediately offered to buy it. He swiftly arranged a meeting with Baron Jean Batiste de Bourge, who was authorized to sell it. It took one and only meeting for Bodossakis to conclude the deal.

The contract was signed on December 21, of 1918 in Paris for the sum of 5.250.000 French francs. Shortly after, he spent 1.500.000 French Francs for the renovation of Pera Palace thus making it one of the most luxurious hotels in Europe and the centre of all social events in Constantinople. In 1922, following the Asia Minor defeat of the Greek army, Bodossakis settled in Athens. One year later, in 1923, the new Turkish State took control of Pera Palace.

After 1923, Misbah Muhayyeş, who gave much to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk during the Syrian campaign, received a letter of gratitude from Atatürk, who, upon Muhayyeş’s wish, honored him with Turkish citizenship and also handed over the management of the hotel. Muhayyeş' will determined that the income of the enterprise be divided between humanitarian foundations.

In 1963, trustees left the management entirely to these organizations after forming the Istanbul Hotel Management, Tourism and Trading Company. Towards the end of 1977, a businessman from Gaziantep, Hasan Süzer, bought 60% of the hotel's shares and became the top executive. Shortly thereafter he purchased the remaining shares.

The destiny of this weary building changed with the lease of its on-ground utilization rights to Beşiktaş Shipping Group in 2006 and a project of restoration, rehabilitation and renovation started immediately. This project consists of a detailed structural documentation and aims at returning Pera Palace Hotel to its magnificent times without damaging its historical foundations and integrity.

Jumeirah Hotels assumed management of the hotel on May 1, 2012 and the hotel has since been known as the Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah.

Famous guests

Along with politicians, artists and writers, kings, queens and heads of state have also strolled along the halls of Pera Palace Hotel. King Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Franz Joseph, as well as Sarah Bernhardt, Alfred Hitchcock, Pierre Loti and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have all stayed, to name a few. As testimony to the hotel’s en vogue reputation, the first fashion show in Istanbul was held at the hotel in 1926.

In 1917, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern-day Turkey, stayed at Pera Palace for the first time. The great leader always chose to stay in Room 101 and on his 100th birthday in 1981 his room was turned into a museum as a tribute to his life. The Atatürk museum room exhibits a spectacular collection of rare Turkish and foreign Atatürk books, magazines, post cards, medals all gathered from auctions by the Pera Palace team.

Ernest Hemingway was also often found whisky in hand, lost in the depth of his thoughts at the Orient Bar of the hotel. Greta Garbo too was a regular – she always cherished the days she spent in Istanbul, daydreaming while watching Istanbul city life from her window.

The world famous thriller writer Agatha Christie allegedly wrote Murder on the Orient Express whilst staying at the hotel. A small key, possibly to her diary, was found in her favourite room, 411.

PERA PALAS HOTEL JUMEIRAH 5*

Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah overlooks the magnificent view of the Golden Horn and is located in Tepebaşı district of Pera once known as the “Little Europe”. Historically named Pera, today’s dynamic lively Beyoğlu is the historical, cultural and social city centre of Istanbul. In addition to its historic grandeur, Pera Palace Hotel, Jumeirah is also preferred due its central location.The hotel comprises:

83 Deluxe Rooms (44 Pera View, 39 Golden Horn View)
10 Studio Rooms, 6 Corner Rooms and 16 Suites which are named after the iconic guests of the hotel
Elegant dining at Agatha Restaurant
Historical outlets; Kubbeli Saloon/ Tea Lounge, Orient Bar & Terrace, Patisserie de Pera
380 sqm Spa includes jet stream indoor pool, steam bath, sauna, Jacuzzi and fully equipped fitness centre along with a Turkish Bath
Complimentary Wi-Fi access
The hotel offers five meetings & events facilities featuring high ceilings and natural light

With its 115 rooms, including 16 suites, retaining the characteristics of the 19th century elegance through historical furniture, the hotel combines refined elegance with state-of the-art technology to fulfill the needs of 21st century travellers.

Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah offers a range of revitalized restaurant and bar choices, including the Agatha Restaurant with its show kitchen and wine cellar. The Kubbeli Saloon / Tea Lounge offer afternoon tea, or visit the French style Patisserie de Pera and the legendary Orient Bar & Terrace. The hotel also has various meeting rooms, a 380 sqm Pera Spa with traditional hammam, steam bath, Jacuzzi, indoor pool, sauna, three treatment rooms and fully equipped fitness center.

Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah is a “Museum-Hotel” due to its room 101; Atatürk Museum Room that is registered to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is one of the rare examples in the world to have such a special character.

ROOMS
Deluxe Pera View Room King, Deluxe Golden Horn Room King, Grand Pera Studio Room King, Agatha Christie Room King, Greta Garbo Corner Room, Ernest Hemingway Suite, Pierre Loti Suite, Inönü, Bayar & Piano Senior Suites, Presidential Suites

RESTAURANTS AND NIGHTLIFE
Agatha Restaurant, Kubbeli Saloon Tea Lounge, Patisserie de Pera, Orient Bar, Orient Terrace

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Venues, Grand Pera Ballroom, Aynalı Room, Pasha Room, Galata Room, Catering, Corporate Events, Weddings, Social Events

PERA SPA
The Health Club, Pera Spa & Health Club Facilities, Spa Treatments, Spa Journeys

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WEB SITE : Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : jppinfo@jumeirah.com
Phone : +90 212 377 4000

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W ISTANBUL HOTEL

Akaretler, Beşiktaş · Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'32.0"N 29°00'09.5"E / 41.042213, 29.002628



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AKARETLER ROW HOUSES

The historical Row Houses were constructed by Sultan Abdulaziz in the l870's to house the workers of the Dolmabahçe Palace; a symbol of the magnificence and decadence of the 19th-century Ottoman Empire. They can be called as the first example of public housing in Ottoman Empire. This set of residences are one of the best examples of the civil architecture of 1870's with their neoclassical front design, lacking the influence of earlier Baroque and Rococo styles.

These forms were the direct reflection of the first westernization moves, which effected the Ottoman Empire, not only in fields of science, art, agriculture and trade but on architecture and housing styles as well, in the first quarter of 19th century. Row Houses are the first examples of the change at the time, from traditional stonework/ wooden to stone or brick houses with 4-6 story row or block dwellings, detached houses with gardens. The architectural study of the Row Houses were completed by Sarkis Balyan.

Akaretler Row Houses Project is on 60.000 m2 area, 55.000 m2 of which is indoor and 5.000 m2 of which is outdoor.

W ISTANBUL HOTEL

Besides the unique historical advantage, the location of the Akaretler Rowhouses is another attraction point. Being in close proximity to the Bosphorus Strait, city center, the Old City, Nişantaşı; the city's most fashionable shopping district and central business districts surrounded by Turkish and international companies, is a promise that the project is well positioned to attract a myriad of users. Also, the mixed use concept that Akaretler has created is well balanced, offers a high quality choice to the guests, clients, tenants, and shoppers.

The first W Hotel in Europe “W Istanbul“, will serve as a centerpiece of the redevelopment of the landmark Akaretler Row Houses in Beşiktaş. W Istanbul offers a total of 134 rooms including 28 suites as well as the Extreme Wow Suite overlooking the Bosphorus.

GUEST ROOMS AND SUITES

The 140 guestrooms and suites in the W Hotel carry the soul of both history and contemporary luxury. Marmara marble, Ottoman patterns, and lighting to experiment along with your mood. Rooms and suites with gardens, terraces or cabanas adorned with flat screen TVs, the signature W bed and stylish luxuries.

Wonderful Room, Spectaculer Room, Marvelous Room, Mega Room, Studio Suite, Fantastic Suite, Spa Studio Suite, Marvelous Suite, Wow Suite, Extreme Wow Suite

COCTAILS AND CUISINES
Whether you are looking to linger over a delectable meal, or if you prefer to experience heightened nightlife in Istanbul, you will never have to leave the hotel or your guestroom. W Istanbul provides a haven for those with a discerning palate and an appetite for good company. If it's ambiance you're after, see what's happening in two of Istanbul's hottest restaurants, Okka and Minyon. If you're looking for lighter fare or a place to unwind while enjoying your favorite libation, join us at W Lounge or SIP. Whatever you choose, our staff will provide W class service to enhance your stay.

Okka Restaurant, Minyon Bar and Restaurant, W Lounge, Sip

MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Perfect for work and play, W Hotel offers everything you need to make your business beautiful, meeting in Istanbul memorable, and special event spectacular. W Istanbul has 400 sqm (4305 sq ft) of meeting space to accommodate small to medium sized groups and beautiful space for meals and events. Creative in approach and innovative in design, W Hotels engage and energize meeting attendees. The city center location in Akaretler is convenient for local and international guests. Plus, all rooms are fully wired with the latest technology for Wi-Fi and more.

Rooms, Event Spaces, Okka, Minyon, W Lounge, Private Dining Room

FEATURES
İstanbul Hotel Spa, Sweat Fitness Center, Wired Business Center

PETS ARE WELCOME
The following services are available for your four-legged friend at W Istanbul : Custom Pet Bed, Food and Water Bowls with Floor Mat, Pet Toy, Litter Box, Litter and Scoop (For Cats), Turndown Treat, Clean-up bags, Dog-Walking Service, Pet-in-room door sign

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WEB SITE : W Istanbul Hotel

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : wistanbulreservations@whotels.com
Phone : +90 212 381 2121
Fax : +90 212 381 2199

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