Istanbul, TurkeyTaksim
Gezi Hotel Bosphorus
Modernist parkside tower
Modernist parkside tower
Seventeen storeys of zinc and slate overlook Gezi Park, replacing heavy Ottoman ornament with crisp modernist geometry.
“This sleek, ultra-modern spot takes its inspiration from the linear forms of Dutch painter Piet Mondrian.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The look is perhaps more luxe-residential than the typical contemporary design hotel, the interiors heavy on warm, welcoming materials like wood, leather and stone.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Taksim Square sits just outside, connecting Istiklal Caddesi's shopping vortex to Sultanahmet via quick metro links.
The rooms
Smoked oak paneling lines the bedrooms, and glass-walled marble bathrooms share views of the water or the park.
The hammam and sauna
The curved hammam sits beneath a fiber-optic starlight ceiling, with an elevated whirlpool tub and tiered Finnish sauna.
The spa
Private treatment suites have individual showers for Far-East massages, next to a wood-floored chromotherapy relaxation room.
The gym
Techno-Gym cardio and strength machines sit across hardwood floors, backed by a mirrored wall and soft cove lighting.
Restaurant
Delma Grill & Bar
Slatted timber ceilings shelter mid-century armchairs and an open fireplace, and the kitchen turns out modern Turkish dishes.
How it began
The original 1950s property was rebuilt in 2011, adding heat-recovery technology that turns excess air-conditioning energy into hot water.
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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.