Ottoman mansion oasis
Gulls and bicycle bells drift across manicured lawns and waterfront terraces set against the Marmara Sea on car-free Büyükada.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Ottoman-era woodwork and Turkish marble bathrooms styled with contemporary coastal restraint.
Remarkable
A restored 1885 Belle Époque mansion once home to an Ottoman artillery commander.
Notable
A secluded coastal estate with a private swimming lagoon and sea-facing infinity pool.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
The resort draws from this legacy with colonnaded walkways, sculpted gardens, and sea-facing suites styled with layered detail and ease.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Büyükada's quiet coastal lanes remain car-free, inviting exploration by bicycle past historic timber mansions and pine groves.
The rooms
Ottoman-inspired suites feature stone craft, woven textures, and Turkish marble bathrooms, opening onto private terraces overlooking the gardens or sea.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool stretches along the palm deck, and an indoor glass-walled pool overlooks the sea.
The spa and gym
Treatment suites host restorative massages, and the fitness studio lines Technogym treadmills against floor-to-ceiling glass facing the sea.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
EMA’s Dining Room serves wood-fired Aegean dishes beside garden terraces, and restored mansion salons host private dinners.
How it began
Completed in 1885, the Belle Époque mansion was once the seaside residence of an Ottoman chief of artillery.
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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.