Istanbul, TurkeyEminonu
Régie Ottoman, Istanbul
A restored Ottoman monopoly hotel
A restored Ottoman monopoly hotel
Built for Ottoman tax administration, the property offers a calm, understated refuge right in the bustle of historic Sirkeci.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed Ottoman-era red brick and stone masonry meet clean, quiet contemporary interiors.
Notable
The 1883 headquarters of the Ottoman state tobacco monopoly, restored as a boutique stay.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This building in Sirkeci was their headquarters. It is now a 34-room hotel, and the conversion has been handled with enough intelligence to let that history breathe: Ottoman-era architecture left largely intact, minimalist interiors keeping out of its way.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set opposite the Grand Post Office, the building sits moments from the spice stalls of Eminönü and the Golden Horn ferries.
The rooms
Original red brick and heavy masonry wrap the bedrooms, styled with low-profile furniture that stays out of the way.
The gym and sauna
Treadmills and weight benches sit beneath historic brick vaults, beside a dry sauna and wooden relaxation loungers.
At the table
Morning buffets are set beneath exposed brick arches, and the marble bar serves handmade pide and regional rakı.
How it began
In 1883, European banking groups established the Reji company here to collect Ottoman taxes on tobacco, salt, and alcohol.
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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.