The World of Hospitality Issue 47 2022 | Page 34

HOTELS & ACCOMODATION

Introducing a fourth urban retreat in Istanbul from sustainable The Stay Hotels group

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Turkey ’ s first independent carbon-neutral hotel group commits to excellence in luxury hospitality with its latest opening this June , The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi
The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi , Istanbul ’ s hottest new hotel for 2022 , is now open for bookings in the heart of the city ’ s refined fashion and cultural district . The beautifully designed 82-room property is housed in an elegant building in the heart of Nisantasi and joins the established collection of luxurious and culturally connected properties .
Standards of Excellence for Sustainability
Naturally , the new hotel meets The Stay Hotels ’ standards of excellence for sustainability , as part of Turkey ’ s first carbon-neutral independent hotel group . Recently awarded carbon-neutral status by the internationally recognised sustainability specialist Bureau Veritas , the brand plans to be zero waste by the end of 2022 . The new hotel has vegan leather headboards graced with European Down and Feather Association-certified pillows , recycled room key cards and menus brimming with local producing including vegan and vegetarian dishes accompanied by Turkish wines .
Hip Hideaway
In keeping with the rest of the collection , The Stay Boulevard Nisantasi will offer guests a unique blend of heritage , arts , culture , and stellar design . Acclaimed Turkish architect Mahmut Anlar has created a hip hideaway with rooms and suites guests will struggle to leave , from view-giving terraces to walk-in closets , grand marble bathrooms and kitchenettes . Many of them connect for extended stays or large family groups – and for allout indulgence , The Stay Boulevard Suite includes a terrace just made for sipping sundowners as the sun sinks down over Istanbul .
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