Address Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Unalan
Vibe
Jewelry-inspired interiors, polished marble, and contemporary Turkish artwork set an understated tone across this sleek Anatolian high-rise.
“Anatolian high-rise cocoon”
Personalized high-touch service paired with in-room automation, Bentley hairdryers, and dedicated concierge care across the high-rise.
An authentic white marble Turkish hammam, reformer Pilates classes, and an eleventh-floor heated panoramic indoor pool.
Jewelry-inspired interior detailing with cut glass chandeliers, polished marble, and an extensive collection of contemporary artwork.
In the Emaar Square complex in Üsküdar, directly connected to the mall on Istanbul's Asian side.
Rooms
Calming neutral palettes frame floor-to-ceiling city views, accompanied by automated iPad controls and sleek marble vanities.
Wellness
On the eleventh floor, an authentic white marble hammam and heated panoramic pool look out across the skyline.
Eat & drink
Start with regional cheeses and Turkish coffee at The Restaurant, then head to the 48th-floor Sky Cafe for sweeping panoramic views.
The neighborhood
Directly connected to Emaar Square Mall, the tower sits in Üsküdar within easy reach of the Bosphorus coast.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.