KEMPINSKI RESORT CIRAGAN PALACE
Istanbul | Turkey
HOTEL OVERVIEW
The only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosphorus. Çırağan Palace Kempinski offers a resort ambience in the city and reflects the ultimate luxury of a genuine Ottoman Palace.
With a total of 310 rooms, including 279 rooms and 20 suites in the main hotel section and 11 suites in the imperial palace section the hotel’s restaurants & bars, offer a blissful culinary experience. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is regarded as the city’s high profile meetings & congresses for companies or weddings & social events that create memories to remember for a lifetime experience.Beyond the Spa facilities, a favourite is an infinity outdoor pool which gives you the feeling of floating on the Bosphorus. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only hotel in Istanbul accessible by car, yacht and helicopter.
Istanbul is the only megalopolis in the world that straddles two continents. Europe and Asia are separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Marmara Sea and the Black Sea. Three very large suspension bridges connect the European and Asian shores of Istanbul. As such, Istanbul is modern and ancient, conservative and free-wheeling. It has vibrant nightlife and prominent mosques, and traditional family-owned restaurants. The old and the new layer are constantly in this city that never stops moving. Furthermore, in recent years there has been a significant boom in tourism. Hence, infrastructure has rapidly developed and luxury accommodations such as Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel have cropped up for an affluent clientele.
Located on the magnificent Bosphorus, this legendary property offers a glorious ode to the bygone days of the powerful Ottoman Empire, and guests checking into the opulent palace, who are made to feel like royalty, from the moment they walk underneath the ornate arches and into the regal lobby of what is known to be Istanbul’s finest five-star property. To add to its opulence, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only hotel in Istanbul accessible by car, yacht and helicopter.
Embodying the ethos of this city, Ciragan Palace is a sophisticated combination of the old and the new. The luxury accommodation is The only Ottoman Imperial Palace and Hotel on the Bosphorus that once hosted sultans. As such, it has hosted celebrities and royals all over the world. The list of its clientele includes Prince Albert of Monaco and H.R.M Juan Carlos II of Spain.
With its 313 rooms, including 20 suites in the hotel and 11 suites in the historical palace, Cirigan Palace reflects a harmonious blend of the heritage, haute couture service, and Turkish hospitality ideal for leisure and business travelers alike. The sweeping Bosphorus views are one of the main advantages of staying here rather than in the tourist center, so many will find it worth upgrading from a park view. In the rooms that do face the straight, the views are the clear highlight.
For those looking to splurge, the hotel houses 11 exclusive Palace Suites housed in the historic Palace Building. The exclusive Palace Suites have up to three bedrooms, include some awe-inspiring interiors, perks like personal butler service, spacious kitchenettes, antique telescopes, and various other collectibles along with an enviable view of the Bosphorus.
The finest of these is called the Sultan Suite and is over 4,000 square feet -- with two bedrooms, postcard-perfect Bosphorus views through huge floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, elegant antiques, and textiles which evoke the opulence of the Ottoman Era.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski is equipped with a range of fine dining options and uses 100 percent organic produce in all of its luxury dining experiences. The Gazebo Lounge within the accommodation is renowned for its wide variety of sweet and savory pastries, homemade truffles, pralines, and chocolates along with freshly brewed coffee and tea options or refreshing coffee cocktails. The award-winning Tugra Restaurant, located on the first floor of the historical palace, offers its guests “the ultimate Ottoman dining experience”. Among its numerous awards, Tugra has been also featured in Business Insider’s magazine US edition “40 Incredible Restaurants You Should Eat At In Your Lifetime” listing and Architectural Digest magazine ‘The World’s Most Spectacular Waterfront Restaurants’ listing. Moreover, as the main restaurant of the hotel, Laledan Restaurant is famous for boasting comfort food and regional specialties, which guests can enjoy while overlooking a palm garden and the Bosphorus. For the summertime, the Bosphorus Grill is a delicious outdoor summer grill restaurant right on the shores of Bosphorus.
The hotel's chic infinity pool is heated year-round and has sweeping views of the Bosphorus. It's one of the best features of the entire hotel. A heated cabana is available for guests to warm up during the cooler months and a poolside butler delivers chilled towels in the warmer months. Furthermore, there is a poolside bar open seasonally for guests. The accommodation also houses an indoor pool which has a neoclassical style and cushioned lounge chairs with nautical white and blue stripes. Çırağan Palace Kempinski Spa offers ultimate relaxation with special massage types and an authentic hammam experience where guests can enjoy a very special, traditional Turkish massage and bath. In addition, guests have the privilege of using a high-end fitness center equipped with the latest machines.
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