Istanbul, TurkeyAsmali Mescit
Soho House Istanbul
Diplomatic palazzo clubhouse
Asmali Mescit Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2015
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Social DesignOutside the door
The house
Soho HouseDiplomatic palazzo clubhouse
Guests gain temporary club membership in an Italianate former consulate, moving between frescoed drawing rooms and lively rooftop pools.
“The palazzo is very grand, with soaring ceilings, frescos and ornate fireplaces, all wonderfully restored.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored nineteenth-century mythological frescoes set against Carrara marble and midcentury leather.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The bedrooms are as stylish as you expect from Soho House, and come in sizes ranging from Tiny — still large enough to fit a super king bed — to the Apartment.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Asmalı Mescit's cobbled streets buzz with late-night meyhanes, and İstiklal Avenue is a short walk away.
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The rooms
Bedrooms in the glass annexe pair midcentury velvet seating with traditional Turkish kilims and walk-in rainforest showers.
Hammams and rooftop pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Two marble hammams host traditional scrub rituals, and yellow-striped daybeds border two rooftop plunge pools framed by city views.
The spa
Therapists use Cowshed botanicals across five wood-paneled treatment rooms, and green leather armchairs furnish the pedicure lounge.
At the table
Cecconi's serves handmade pasta under courtyard olive trees, and Greek mezze arrives on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Golden Horn.
Consisting of four buildings, the hotel and private members club is a smart amalgamation of old and new, with its most historic component… carefully merged with a series of newer structures.
How it began
Genoese shipowner Ignazio Corpi built the marble palazzo in 1873, before the United States bought it as its European embassy.
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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.