Bosphorus
Ottoman grandeur meets East Asian refinement. Heavy on marble, chandeliers, and cool-toned plush fabrics. Formal enough to feel genuinely special, but the waterfront Beşiktaş location keeps it rooted in the city.
Book a Bosphorus-facing room — the atrium-view rooms are a significant downgrade on the experience
Why It Matters
Ranked #1 Best Hotel in Istanbul and #5 Best Hotel in the World by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards 2025. Home to Europe's first CHI, The Spa, and the award-winning Shang Palace Cantonese restaurant. Rooms are among the largest in Istanbul, starting at 42 sqm. The Besiktas Ferry Port is literally steps from the front door.
A 1930s waterfront building on the European shore of the Bosphorus, once an industrial warehouse, now one of Istanbul's most awarded luxury hotels. The three-story atrium is topped by a natural skylight and a massive Bohemian chandelier, and an 18-metre silk painting called The Garden of Peach Blossoms decorates the space below it. Rooms lean into cool blue tones and Ottoman glamour filtered through an Asian design lens — marble everywhere, heated bathroom floors, and Bvlgari toiletries.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Barbaros Suite
180 sqm with two private balconies delivering sweeping views of the city and Bosphorus Strait. Named after the famous Ottoman admiral. One of the flagship suites of the hotel.
180 sqmBosphorus Duplex Suite
85-110 sqm duplex spread across two floors with spectacular simultaneous views of the Bosphorus Strait, Dolmabahçe Palace, and the Old City silhouette. The view from this suite is arguably the hotel's best.
98 sqmDeluxe Bosphorus Room
42-60 sqm with partial Bosphorus views. A step up from city-facing rooms. The water comes into view, though not always head-on. Marble bathroom with heated floors.
51 sqmDeluxe Bosphorus Suite
110 sqm suite with panoramic Bosphorus views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Generous living area and full suite amenities.
110 sqm
Deluxe City Room
42-60 sqm with Istanbul city views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Same marble-clad bathroom and plush furnishings as the Deluxe, but looking out over the city rather than the atrium or water.
51 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry-level room, and still one of the city's more spacious. Soft blue accents, 300-thread-count linens, king or twin bed on request. Floor-to-ceiling windows or a French balcony overlooking the inner atrium — not a water view, but the atrium itself is genuinely impressive.
50 sqmExecutive Bosphorus Suite
100 sqm with historic city and Bosphorus views from two private terraces. One of the better-value suite options for space and outdoor access.
100 sqm
Executive Suite
80 sqm suite with partial Bosphorus views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Separate living room and significantly more space than standard rooms.
80 sqmHorizon Bosphorus King Room
42-60 sqm club-category room with partial Bosphorus views and access to Horizon Club lounge benefits. King bed configuration.
51 sqmHorizon Terrace Bosphorus Room
42-60 sqm with a private terrace offering partial Bosphorus views. The outdoor terrace space is the differentiator here — a real luxury for a city hotel of this density.
51 sqm
Horizon Terrace Junior Suite
Junior suite with unobstructed Bosphorus views from a private terrace. Combines extra living space with full water views and Horizon Club privileges.
51 sqmPremier Bosphorus Room
Levels 1-4, with sweeping Bosphorus views from floor-to-ceiling windows. Large marble-clad master bathroom with either a rain shower or bathtub, a mirror-embedded TV, and heated floors. This is the sweet spot for most guests — full water views without going to suite prices.
51 sqmShangri-La Suite
The flagship. 366 sqm across three private balconies offering 180-degree views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's seven silhouettes. Winner of Elite Traveler's 2025 Top Suites award. Everything is at maximum — space, views, and service level.
366 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
100+ variety tea selection with a Kung-Fu Tea Master performance. Afternoon tea service runs 2:30pm-5:30pm. Accessible to hotel guests and walk-in visitors.
The hotel arranges a local fishing guide who meets you at sunrise at the pier. Spend the morning fishing the Bosphorus like a local Istanbulite — one of the more authentic experiences the concierge team can set up.
A multi-step treatment combining sauna, steam room, hammam, massage, and facial with relaxation time in between. Guests report it takes several hours and is fully unhurried.
Two ballrooms and nine conference rooms available, plus a 24-hour business center. One of the primary MICE venues in Beşiktaş, close to the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Private yacht departs from the Besiktas Ferry Port directly in front of the hotel. The hotel can arrange a full day cruise with lobster and champagne, taking in Dolmabahçe Palace and Maiden's Tower from the water. Sunset timing is recommended.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site hair and beauty salon.
Full business centre with computer and internet use, printing, photocopying, facsimile, and translation services. Meeting room rental available.
Complimentary wired and wireless internet (25+ Mbps) in rooms and public areas.
24-hour room service available to all guests.
Babysitting and child care services available on request.
Full-service health club and well-equipped gymnasium available to guests.
Free private valet parking on site. Rare for a luxury hotel in this part of Istanbul.
Heated indoor pool at CHI, The Spa. Guests under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Jacuzzi/hot tub also available.
Separate children's pool adjacent to the main indoor pool.
Dedicated concierge team for tour bookings, restaurant reservations, ferry and transport arrangements, and local tips.
On-site gift shop and shopping arcade.
Hotel offers airport butler service, limousine, and helicopter transfer to/from Istanbul Airport.
Hot tub available at the spa pool area.
Aromatic oil-scented steam room at CHI, The Spa. Highly reviewed by guests.
Sauna at CHI, The Spa. Note: some guests report the sauna runs at lower temperatures than expected; the steam room is the stronger option.
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