With its 31 luxury suites and 310 sumptuous rooms nestled in a 17th-century Ottoman palace and an adjacent modern extension, this İstanbul classic combines a “1001 Nights” setting with spellbinding Bosphorus views. Its breathtaking waterfront pool surrounded by well-manicured gardens has made the hotel one of the most popular wedding venues of Istanbul residents for decades. The hotel’s luxury spa is an oasis of tranquillity in which a historic Turkish hammam, indulgent Asian massage therapies and beauty treatments are offered.
TIME OUT TIP: The in-house fine-dining restaurant Tuğra offers an exemplary menu comprising original recipes sourced from the historical archives of the Topkapı Palace Museum. A recent revitalization has also introduced two new culinary spots —Gazebo and Akdeniz by Esra Muslu— besides a thorough facelift to the lobby, rooms and suites.