Mecidiyekoy Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
AccorSculptural glass high-rise
The 41-story glass tower rises over the commercial district, giving guests expansive skyline views and internal courtyards modeled after winding city streets.
“the hotel has a decidedly contemporary vibe and style, and feels part of today’s buzzing Istanbul.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Art Deco geometry and trunk-inspired minibars, with golden spheres above the outdoor pool.
Notable
Soundproofed city-view rooms with motorized blackout shutters, and butler service on Gold floors.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in AFAR.
The views are like nothing else in town, thanks to the fact that the Fairmont Quasar towers over what is still largely a low-rise city.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Office towers and shopping malls define commercial Mecidiyeköy, with the metro station just a short walk away.
The rooms
Studded leather minibars mimic vintage travel trunks, and bathrooms come with either a soaking tub or a private marble hammam.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The seasonal fifth-floor infinity pool looks across the Bosphorus, and the indoor pool is heated to 28.5 degrees Celsius.
The spa and hammam
The traditional marble hammam hosts kese and foam scrubs on heated pedestals, complemented by saunas, steam rooms, and an ice fountain.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Aila cooks over an ocakbaşı charcoal grill beside a rakı bar, and fifth-floor Ukiyo serves pan-Asian plates on the terrace.
The lobby, for example, envelops you upon arrival in its custom-made black orchid shell, a taste of the stylish delights to come.
How it began
The grounds once held a 1930s liquor factory by Robert Mallet-Stevens, the French modernist's only project built outside France.
Good to know
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Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.