Istanbul, TurkeyLevent
Hyatt Centric Levent Istanbul
Sleek financial district tower
Levent Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LuxeOutside the door
The house
HyattSleek financial district tower
The hotel rises in Levent's financial core, trading historic ornament for streamlined wood interiors and late-night cocktail lounges.
“The huge rooms are splashed with a palette of soft grays and warm rosewood.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Rosewood-paneled rooms and a double-height travertine atrium shaped by Gabellini Sheppard.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The rooms and suites are enormously comfortable and understatedly attractive, more sober in their neutral tones than the typical boutique interiors.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Büyükdere Avenue runs right past the entrance, lined with Levent's glass office towers and upscale shopping malls.
The rooms
Rosewood paneling lines the spacious bedrooms, and deep stone bathrooms echo traditional Turkish hammams.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The subterranean fifteen-meter pool is lined in silver tiles, illuminated by glowing amber ceiling panels.
The spa
Eleven treatment rooms sit across three subterranean floors, and private suites include dedicated baths for couples.
The gym
Cardio machines line the hardwood gym floor, and dedicated studio spaces hold Pilates reformers and yoga mats.
Gold Bar & Restaurant
Leather banquettes face a large built-in aquarium, and the marble bar mixes evening cocktails for Levent locals.
At the table
A breakfast buffet fills the fluted island table with warm sujuk, fresh börek, and regional cheeses.
How it began
The nineteen-story tower spent its first decade as a commercial bank headquarters before being completely reconfigured for hospitality.
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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.