Raffles Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul
Location within Istanbul
General information
Location Zorlu Center, Istanbul
Coordinates 41°4′4.7352″N 29°0′55.0794″E / 41.067982000°N 29.015299833°E / 41.067982000; 29.015299833
Opening 2014-09-01
Management Raffles Hotels & Resorts
Height 134 metres (440 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 27
Design and construction
Architect Emre Arolat & Tabanlıoğlu Architecture
Other information
Number of rooms 136
Number of suites 49
Number of restaurants 3
Website
www.raffles.com

Raffles Istanbul is a 5-star hotel in Istanbul that is managed by Raffles Hotels & Resorts. The hotel opened on September 1, 2014.[1] Designed by Emre Arolat & Tabanlıoğlu Architecture,[2] the hotel has a height of 134 meters, making it one of Istanbul’s most noticeable buildings.

History

In 2007, the Zorlu Center project started with the purchase of the property. After several years of construction, Raffles Istanbul was opened on September 1, 2014. The hotel is part of the Zorlu Center which consists of residences, offices, a shopping mall, and a performing arts center. The hotel itself hosts an art collection of around 200 pieces from both international and local artists.[3] The hotel also includes a ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 people and is directly linked to the Performing Arts Center.

Restaurants

Raffles Istanbul has 8 food and beverage outlets.[4]

Recreational facilities

Raffles Istanbul has an array of recreational facilities:

  • One of Istanbul's largest spas which is 3000 square metres [5]
  • 3 Turkish Hamams / Turkish Bath
  • Indoor & Outdoor pool

References

  1. "Raffles Is the Latest Luxury Hotel Brand to Move Into Istanbul". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. "MIPIM: Zorlu Property Group to promote Zorlu Center". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  3. "Hot Hotel Openings - Raffles Opens in Istanbul September 1". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. http://www.raffles.com/istanbul/dining/
  5. "The Guide Istanbul » Raffels Istanbul". Retrieved 30 September 2014.

Coordinates: 41°4′4.73″N 29°0′55.08″E / 41.0679806°N 29.0153000°E / 41.0679806; 29.0153000

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