Istanbul, TurkeyEminonu
Orientbank Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection
Restored 1912 bank
Eminonu Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored 1912 bank
The former financial headquarters pairs messaging-butler service with evening jazz sessions deep inside the basement bank vault.
What it’s good at
Notable
A circular ship-bow facade encloses a restored marble spiral staircase and Deco accents.
Notable
August Jasmund designed this 1912 bank headquarters, crowned by a copper terrace dome.
Notable
Basement Gregor Jazz Club draws evening crowds for live performances three nights weekly.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
it still has its own distinctive good looks to be proud of, including its original façade, copper terrace dome, marble spiral staircase, and wooden revolving door.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Spice Bazaar sits a short stroll away, and nearby Sirkeci station was the terminus of the Orient Express.
The rooms
Contemporary rooms carry Art Deco accents, stocked with branded peshtemal towels and Turkish delights in glazed tile bowls.
Restaurant
Gregor Jazz Club
Fringed armchairs and small table lamps cluster around the basement stage for craft cocktails and bistro dinners.
At the table
Yellow velvet sofas and set tables fill the ground-floor lounge, where morning brings multi-dish Turkish breakfast spreads.
How it began
The property opened in 1912 as the Germania Han to fund Ottoman railway projects, then sat empty for decades.
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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.