Modernist Art Deco showcase
Ground-floor contemporary art and custom lighting set a polished Art Deco tone above the high-fashion streets of Nişantaşı.
“The moment you arrive, the unpretentious but elegantly designed lobby envelops you into an art-deco-inspired atmosphere.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Dedicated butler service handles unpacking, beside Marmara marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Notable
Emre Arolat translates Art Deco modernism with custom Lasvit glass and curated contemporary paintings.
Notable
Subterranean Turkish hammams and three indoor hydropools anchor Iridium Spa's bathing circuits.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Turkey
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The hotel’s building, designed by Emre Arolat – one of Turkey’s most acclaimed contemporary architects – pays homage to the district’s architectural heritage.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Mim Kemal Öke Street, the hotel sits steps from the luxury fashion boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and galleries of Nişantaşı.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame Maçka Park or the Bosphorus, illuminating sleek modernist interiors outfitted with walk-in dressing rooms and custom walnut finishes.
Baths, pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
Three indoor hydropools sit beside mosaic steam rooms, and the gym is equipped with machines designed by Antonio Citterio.
The spa
Seven private treatment rooms include a couples suite, a dedicated Thai room, and a VIP suite with its own hammam.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Spago Istanbul by Wolfgang Puck
The rooftop terrace looks over Maçka Park and the Bosphorus, serving Wolfgang Puck's Californian menu and wood-fired pizzas.
the hotel’s modernist Art Deco architecture is luxurious but not ritzy, and rooms are spacious, sleek, and considerably understated for a St. Regis property
Restaurant
St. Regis Brasserie
The street-level brasserie serves French-Turkish dishes from an open show kitchen, extending out to a Parisian-style sidewalk terrace.
At the table
Petit "O" Bar pours the signature Misty Mary cocktail beside an original mural painted by Turkish artist Bedri Baykam.
How it began
Commissioned by the art-collecting Demsa Group, the property was purpose-built to showcase works from their private collection alongside modern interpretations of Art Deco.
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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.