THE PENINSULA ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL
The Peninsula Istanbul is a confluence of history , art and nature . Located along Galataport ’ s promenade on the Bosphorus , the hotel consists of four buildings , including three historical landmarks from the 20th century and one modern building . The central building is The Lobby , a glass-fronted heritage structure that was originally a cruise terminal . Lush gardens bloom with local flora , nurturing beehives and fruitful trees , including grape vines , berry bushes and pomegranate trees — all ingredients used in the hotel ’ s restaurants . Art has sway here , adorning every corner and showcasing stylings from the Ottoman and Byzantine empires along with modern and classical Turkish art . Even the hotel ’ s employees blend in with the paintings by wearing bespoke wardrobes designed by Turkishborn fashion designer Arzu Kaprol . The Peninsula Istanbul boasts an array of room types , including the Art Suite , with original paintings , drawings , photographs and sculptures from Turkish artists . The Rooftop Garden Suite includes a rooftop terrace with Bosphorus views , whereas The Peninsula Suite is the hotel ’ s most over-the-top choice , with a private hammam , gym , screening room , multiple balconies and a private rooftop pool . Culinary offerings include Peninsula Afternoon Tea at The Lobby and Turkish / Asian remixed at Chef Fatih Tutak ’ s Gallada .
WE ARE HONORED THAT HOTELS MAGAZINE ’ S HIGHLY DISCERNING EDITORS HAVE RECOGNIZED THE PENINSULA ISTANBUL AS ONE OF THE TOP LUXURY HOTELS OF THE WORLD . SINCE OPENING EARLIER THIS YEAR , OUR TEAM HAS PUT SO MUCH PASSION BEHIND THE WORLD-CLASS , INTUITIVE SERVICE AND IMMERSIVE LOCAL EXPERIENCES THAT WE PROVIDE . THIS AWARD IS A TESTAMENT TO THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO OFFER GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ISTANBUL AND TÜRKIYE THROUGH A UNIQUELY PENINSULA POINT OF VIEW
– JONATHAN CROOK , MANAGING DIRECTOR ,
THE PENINSULA ISTANBUL
20 hotelsmag . com Nov / Dec 2023