Bulgari, like the Ritz-Carlton brand, is under the Marriott Hotels umbrella. At Bulgari hotels, premium individuality is the rule. No detail is too small, no experience too grand: each intimate location offers guests an exclusive celebration of contemporary design and superior service.

Bulgari has already found a local investor and is scouting locations on the Bosphorus, according to Massimiliano Zanardi, general manager of Ritz-Carlton hotels.

“This will be a small boutique hotel with less than 100 rooms. It will have all the luxuries of the Bulgari label but will also have a style unique to Istanbul,” Zanardi said. Apart from the price of the real estate, there will be a 500,000 to 1 million euro investment per room, he said.

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is the leading luxury hospitality collection in the world. Comprised of a few, selected properties in major cosmopolitan cities and luxury resort destinations, its aim is to convey the excitement of the Bulgari brand, its timeless glamour and its heritage of magnificent Italian jeweller.

Each hotel makes a strong reference to the local culture, yet be designed with an Italian contemporary luxury feel, enriched by rare and lavish materials, featuring design furniture and custom-built details.

The hotel has spacious, elegant guest rooms, with fantastic views over the historical city and the Bosphorus.

Swiss hotel offers a choice of 7 restaurants and bars. Guests can enjoy international buffets, traditional Swiss food in the Chalet and Oriental cuisine at Miyako. In the summer months, guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel’s rooftop Gaja Sky Bar.

Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul offers a new lifestyle experience with Swissotel Living. 63 elegant suits in a range of sizes, from studios to 1 – 3 bedrooms, offer the ultimate in style and luxury, and allow guests to enjoy the full range of hotel services within the comfort of their own four walls.

Awarded as a “Leading Spa of the World”, Amrita Spa & Wellness offers superb facilities await you to replenish your mind, body and spirit.

Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and in Conde Nast Traveler Gold List 2011.

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Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Bayıldım Cad. No: 2 Maçka
Beşiktaş 34357
Istanbul-Turkey

Tel: 90 212 326 1100

For more info visit www.swissotel.com/istanbul

Its design that almost looks like a cruise deck on one the most beautiful spots of the Bosphorus. The place which brings the best restaurants of the city together under one roof, with evening bar pleasure and club entertainment.

This summer club extraordinaire inspires a more ambivalent reaction among Istanbullus than any other venue you could name. Reina has become a celebrity hot spot for stars, such as Paris Hilton, Sting, Uma Thurman, Salma Hayek, Paul Allen, Gloria Estefan, Harry Potter, Kevin Costner, Lional Richie, Mike Tyson.

The outdoor complex sits on the edge of the Bosphorus just near the first suspension bridge, housing a handful of chic dining rooms around the periphery of a huge dance floor that buzzes into the small hours underneath a giant open-air chandelier.

Reina Restaurant, with its magnificent Bosphorus view, is continuing to host its guests in this summer with delicious dishes and peerless atmosphere.

Stunning tastes mainly from Mediterranean cuisine prepared by the chief cook Tevfik Alparslan, prepares delicious meals such as hot asparagus tart, snails, grilled lamb loin, calf fillet with “marsala” sauce, Indonesian style duck loin, Reina show of chief and casatta with honey and nuts. You can see the signature of Barbara Pensoy in the decoration of Reina.

Take a chance and see if you can “bump” into your favorite celebrity. However, remember you may be in line for quite a while, unless you find your way to “the VIP list”.

Door policy is strict, so dress smart and keep group male–female ratios balanced.

Address:
Reina Istanbul
Muallim Naci Cad. No: 44
Ortakoy – Istanbul

Tel: +90 212 259 5919

For more info visit Reina’s website www.reina.com.tr

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Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus has 141 guest rooms and 25 suites. The rooms feature a blend of Ottoman design and contemporary furnishings. The four Palace Roof Suites feature private rooftop terraces with a 180-degree view of the Bosphorus.

The Spa and Hammam at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus introduces a decadent approach to the authentic hammam (Turkish bath) experience.

The Hotel is the company’s second property in the city and marks a distinct change from the first, Four Seasons Sultanahmet.

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Address:
Four Seasons Bosphorus
Çirağan Cad. No. 28
Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey 34349

Telephone: 90 (212) 381 40 00
Guest fax: 90 (212) 381 40 10
Room reservations: 90 (212) 381 40 00

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A EUR 20 million, 2.5 year undertaking, the new sixty-three elegant suites are built adjacent to Swissotel The Bosphorus. Rooms range in size, from studios to 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms, and offer the ultimate in style and luxury while still allowing guests to enjoy the full range of hotel services within the comfort of their own four walls. More Swissotel Living residences are planned for the future in other Swissotel destinations.

All services and facilities offered by the adjoining five-star Swissotel The Bosphorus, a “Leading Hotel of the World,” are available to Swissotel Living guests, including the 43,000 square foot, 14 room Amrita Spa & Wellness facility. The comprehensive range of amenities includes the fashionable Gaja restaurant, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, room service, the Business Center, and extensive gardens spanning 65 acres. Tenants have exclusive access to the building’s rooftop pool and roof terrace.

“Since opening its doors in 1991, Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul has assumed the position of a favorite hotel in Istanbul and internationally thanks to its design, architecture and service,” says Gerhard Struger, Regional Vice President of Swissotel Turkey & Eastern Europe and General Manager of Swissotel The Bosphorus. “To launch the first ever Swissotel Living at our property as we celebrate 20 successful years is a testament to all that’s been achieved.”

Conceived by top designer Khuan Chew, the Swissotel Living apartments, which are adjacent to Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, reflect her distinct, highly unusual style. The ultimate in modern living, each apartment is thoughtfully laid out so as to make the most of the panoramic view of the Bosphorus, and also boast state-of-the-art technology, from LCD TVs to home cinema, fully equipped kitchens and exquisitely appointed bathrooms. The sleek interior design incorporates rich cocoa and mocha color schemes throughout with steel accents.

Rates at Swissotel Living, The Bosphorus, Istanbul start at EUR 600 for a studio / night, and range up to EUR 6000 for a 3 bedroom suite / night. To book your stay today, visit www.swissotelliving.com or call 90 212 326 8112.

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Set in the heart of Istanbul, Gaja embraces it all: The finest ingredients, premium wines, high quality service, a breathtaking view and the timeless silhouette of Istanbul and a sky that takes on all shades of blue…

Originally a Sanskrit word, “Gaja” symbolizes fertility, royalty and richness. No wonder our name was inspired by it. With its truly spectacular view of the Bosphorus, Gaja Roof offers you a luxurious night in Istanbul which you will never forget!

Spoil yourself with a unique dining experience prepared by our acknowledged Chef James Wilkins, accompanied by a wide selection of fine wines of the world and a creative cocktail list.

Gaja Roof, is a tribute to summer. Located at the 16th floor, Gaja Roof offers you the Bosphorus at its best. Decorated with modern and minimalist style, Gaja Roof is the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy life. At Gaja Roof, you can savor summer delicacies from our regularly changing seasonal menu, paired with our finest selection of Premium wines and freshly made cocktails…

With our signature cocktails, live DJ Suat Ateşdağlı and his team mixing late into the night, Gaja Roof is the place to be seen this summer…

Gaja Restaurant
Swissôtel The Bosphorus,
İstanbul Bayıldım Cad. No: 2 Kat: 14
Maçka – Beşiktaş İSTANBUL / TÜRKİYE
www.swissotel.com/istanbul
www.swissotel.com.tr/istanbul

For detailed information and reservation:
0212 326 11 00 / 3305

Website: www.gaja.com.tr

Sixty-three elegant apartments in a range of sizes, from studios to 1 – 3 bedrooms, offer the ultimate in style and luxury, and allow guests to enjoy the full range of hotel services within the comfort of their own four walls. More Swissôtel Living residences will follow in the future in other Swissôtel destinations.

Conceived by top designer Khuan Chew – renowned for her work on the Burj Al Arab Hotel Dubai – the apartments enjoy a panoramic view of the Bosphorus and boast state-of-the-art technology, from LCD TVs to home cinema, fully equipped kitchens and exquisite bathrooms.

The trendy interior design is highly appealing, with tasteful colour schemes and well thought-out living spaces. Guests can dine, meet friends or use the library in the communal lounge at any time of day, while the rooftop pool and spacious roof terrace – for the exclusive use of tenants – provide an ideal place to relax.

All services and facilities offered by the adjoining five-star Swissôtel The Bosphorus, such as the Amrita Spa & Wellness, a “Leading Spa of the World”, extending over 4000 m2, and including 14 treatment rooms, a jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, hammam and gym, are freely available to guests of Swissôtel Living.

The comprehensive range of facilities also includes the fashionable Gaja restaurant, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, room service, the Business Centre, and extensive gardens.

The traffic on the Bosphorus Bridge was stopped for half an hour on Sunday morning, for a table tennis match between the world-famous Ping pong stars Lui Guoliang and Werner Schlager. The two Ping pong stars played a table tennis match on the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul city on two continents.

The Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul provides an important connection between two continents, a city of more than 18 millions inhabitants.

The Asia to Europe route on the bridge in Istanbul was closed for thirty minutes for what was probably the first-ever intercontinental table tennis match. Two top-ranked players, Austria’s Werner Schlager and Ko Lai Chak from Hong Kong showed their skills around the table, which was placed right in the middle, laying half on the Asian side and half on the European.

The event symbolically preceded the Asia-Euro Cup, a table tennis tournament that will bring together five players from both continents. First in the two-leg event will be in August in China, one of the strongholds of the sport, and the other will be in Turkey, in November.

The event took a lot of effort from the ping pong federation, Istanbul Municipality and Istanbul Governorship.

source: hurriyetdailynews.com

Just 20 kilometres from Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport and five minutes away from the historic landmarks of the Old City, including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, the hotel is in a spectacular setting overlooking the Bosphorus.

The Hyatt Regency Istanbul is one of the leading congress hotels in Istanbul. The Hyatt Regency Istanbul Hotel is also host to Gaia Fitness Centre & Spa.

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Address:
Hyatt Regency Istanbul
Taskisla Caddesi, Taksim,
Istanbul, Turkey 34437

Tel: +90 212 368 1234

http://istanbul.regency.hyatt.com