Istanbul, TurkeyEminonu
Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul
Restored neoclassical han
Eminonu Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottRestored neoclassical han
The restored neoclassical han operates as a literary hotel, where guests gather for tea tastings beneath the atrium glass.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 1895 neoclassical commercial han designed by Ottoman Armenian architect Hovsep Aznavur.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Sirkeci station sits just around the corner, and the Spice Bazaar is a five-minute stroll away.
The rooms
Bathrooms are paved in Turkish marble with walk-in hammam showers. Black-and-white photographs of Istanbul line the walls.
Siran Restaurant
Mirrored columns line the dining room, where Turkish breakfast spreads give way to regional Anatolian tasting menus.
At the table
Cocktails are poured over black marble at The Library Bar, and courtyard tables sit against an ivy-covered wall.
How it began
Philanthropist Mıgırdiç Sanasaryan built the han in 1895 to fund a school for orphaned children in Erzurum.
Istanbul
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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.