The latest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio, The Peninsula Istanbul is accepting reservations ahead of its opening on February 14, 2023. The waterfront property encompasses four exquisite buildings, three of which are protected historical landmarks dating back to the early 1900s, each carefully renovated. It is located within Galataport, a new waterfront revitalisation project featuring museums, restaurants and boutiques in the harbour district of Karaköy. Nearby landmarks include Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. 177 rooms and suites will offer guests a range of accommodations some with sweeping Bosphorus views; others leading directly to the property’s magnificent gardens, outdoor swimming pool, private boat dock, and stylish luxury boutiques. All will be decorated with bespoke furnishings, art, Turkish design elements like wood-and-mother-of-pearl inlay, kilim-style carpets and bathrooms clad in Marmara marble.
The ultra-luxurious 5,490-sqft Peninsula Suite will have its own hammam, gym, and rooftop pool. The rooftop restaurant and bar will serve Turk-Asian cuisine, and the signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea and international cuisine will be available at The Lobby restaurant. The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Center will offer hammams, an indoor pool and a range of treatments that can be enjoyed in eight private treatment rooms. The hotel will also have an 82-foot outdoor swimming pool, offering guests an al fresco dining option as well as private cabanas.