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RAFFLES ISTANBUL ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Raffles Spa provides a revitalizing oasis right in the heart of Istanbul, with 32,292 sq ft of spa and wellness facilities. Here you can escape and indulge to rediscover your mental, physical and spiritual harmony, which will leave you feeling enlivened and transformed. Signature treatments The Raffles Signature Massage treatment uses warm herbal poultices and rhythmic massage for an indulgently calming effect. Turkish Hammam treatments combine the authentic experience with luxurious modern touches. Contact spa.istanbul@raffles.com, +90 212 924 0320

Raffles Istanbul is an exhilarating fusion of virtuoso architecture, dazzling interiors, inspired food and sheer luxury. It lies at the heart of the cutting-edge Zorlu Center; a modern-day bazaar where luxury fashion, fine food and the arts converge on the European shore in Beşiktaş. Overlooking the Bosphorus, Raffles Istanbul offers its guests 136 guest rooms, 49 suites and 66 residences — all are spacious and filled with light, blending Turkish and contemporary design. The rooms provide everything the modern traveler could want, and any other request will be attended to by the legendary Raffles 24-hour butler service. With its numerous bars and restaurants, the hotel provides a variety of choices from casual dining to world-class gastronomy, such as Isokyo, a social dining hub within Zorlu Center featuring contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine. And for those who want to rejuvenate and fully indulge their senses, Raffles Spa offers everything from Turkish baths to Eastern massages for a truly decadent experience.

DINE Isokyo

The Raffles restaurant, Isokyo, serves contemporary Pan-Asian cuisine from an innovative menu that offers interactive dishes designed for sharing in its lively and sophisticated atmosphere. Contact reservations@isokyo.com, +90 212 924 02 44

The hotel offers helicopter transfer to and from the airport, as well as private helicopter and yacht tours. There are also private chef’s table dining experiences available

CONTACT reservation.istanbul@raffles.com, +90 530 799 2833

STAY Raffles Suite Size 4,478 sq ft Nightly rate $28,000

Art is a key part of Raffles Istanbul’s identity, and this is reflected in the stunning design of the hotel and suites. The nine rooms which make up the Raffles Suite were designed by HBA Atlanta. The art pieces within connect guests with Istanbul in a subtle and creative way. There are majestic views of the Bosphorus and a 926-sq-ft private terrace. The suite offers rooms for living, dining, dressing, exercising, working and entertaining — which are all lavishly decorated, featuring silver-leaf-lined walls in the living room, a dining area paneled with rosewood and dark jade-green silk, and custom golden panels in the master bedroom.

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Photo Eric Laignel