Istanbul, TurkeyEminonu
Orient Occident Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
Belle Époque merchant inn
Eminonu Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottBelle Époque merchant inn
Built for Ottoman merchants in 1900, the building now runs as an intimate hotel with a streetfront patisserie and rooftop dining.
What it’s good at
Notable
Belle Époque stone facades feature hand-carved acanthus leaves, ribbon garlands, and a copper terrace dome.
Notable
The 1900 Basiret Han preserves its original entrance gate and marble spiral staircase.
Listed
Morning pastries and Turkish coffees served amidst the bustling merchant streets of Eminönü.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel sits just a short walk away from Istanbul’s most beautiful cultural sites…the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar, whose own ornate interiors have surely informed the hotel’s more lavish details, including decorative wallpapers and mouldings, colourful stained glass, and richly textured fabrics, plus the golden highlights in the bedrooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Textile merchants and wholesale shops crowd the surrounding lanes, with the Spice Bazaar just five minutes away on foot.
The rooms
Compact rooms pair patterned wall panels and ornate millwork with brass accents, parquet floors, and marble bathrooms.
The hammam and sauna
A heated marble slab sits under a domed ceiling in the hammam, beside a timber sauna and steam room.
The spa
Private treatment rooms host Ayurvedic treatments and massages, and curved leather loungers furnish the adjacent relaxation lounge.
The gym
Cardio machines and dumbbells up to 20 kilograms face a mirrored wall in the basement fitness room.
Roof Mezzepotamia Restaurant & Bar
Rooftop tables look out across the Bosphorus, serving Mediterranean plates and mezze above the historic peninsula.
At the table
The intimate lobby bar mixes evening cocktails across a fluted wood counter lined with red velvet stools.
How it began
Ottoman Armenian architect Stephan Hamamdjian designed the building around 1900 to house trading offices, newspapers, and international banks.
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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.