Raffles Istanbul
| Raffles Istanbul | |
|---|---|
  Location within Istanbul | |
| General information | |
| Location | Zorlu Center, Istanbul |
| Coordinates | 41°4′4.7352″N 29°0′55.0794″E / 41.067982000°N 29.015299833°E |
| Opening | 2014-09-01 |
| Management | Raffles Hotels & Resorts |
| Height | 134 metres (440 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 27 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Emre Arolat & Tabanlıoğlu Architecture |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 136 |
| Number of suites | 49 |
| Number of restaurants | 3 |
| Website | |
| www.raffles.com | |
Raffles Istanbul is a 5-star hotel in Istanbul that is managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The hotel opened on September 1, 2014.[1] Designed by Emre Arolat & Tabanlıoğlu Architecture,[2] the hotel has a height of 134 meters, making it one of Istanbul’s most noticeable buildings.
History
[edit]In 2007, the Zorlu Center project started with the purchase of the property. After several years of construction, Raffles Istanbul was opened on September 1, 2014. The hotel is part of the Zorlu Center which consists of residences, offices, a shopping mall, and a performing arts center. The hotel itself hosts an art collection of around 200 pieces from both international and local artists.[3] The hotel also includes a ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 people and is directly linked to the Performing Arts Center.
Restaurants
[edit]Raffles Istanbul has 8 food and beverage outlets.[4]
Recreational facilities
[edit]Raffles Istanbul has an array of recreational facilities:
- One of Istanbul's largest spas which is 3000 square metres [5]
- 3 Turkish Hamams / Turkish Bath
- Indoor & Outdoor pool
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Raffles Is the Latest Luxury Hotel Brand to Move Into Istanbul". 3 August 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "MIPIM: Zorlu Property Group to promote Zorlu Center". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Hot Hotel Openings - Raffles Opens in Istanbul September 1". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Luxury Dining".
- ^ "The Guide Istanbul » Raffels Istanbul". Retrieved 30 September 2014.