Hotel description
Raffles Istanbul offers unparalleled Bosphorus views and contemporary interiors featuring specially commissioned artwork. Located in a prime area on Istanbul's European side, near Levent, Ulus, and Etiler, it's adjacent to the vibrant Zorlu Center with its dining, shopping, and performing arts venues. The hotel features 185 rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, private balconies, iPod docking stations, minibars, and LED televisions with satellite programming. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, deep soaking tubs, and designer toiletries. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, a business center, limo service, express check-out, an arcade/game room, an indoor pool, a sauna, a fitness center, and a spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. Dining options range from a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant with 24-hour room service to several bars and restaurants including those offering Pan-Asian cuisine, Mediterranean grill, and an afternoon tea experience. Event facilities include a conference center, meeting rooms, and a grand ballroom accommodating up to 1,200 people. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and self parking is available onsite. Nearby attractions include the Zorlu Performing Arts Center, Zorlu Center, Kanyon Mall, and various other shopping centers, squares, and landmarks, as well as the Bosphorus and major bridges. The nearest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW). Buffet breakfast is available daily for a fee.