Elite Traveler March-April 2015

elite traveler MAR/APR 2015 ISSUE 2 145

Armaggan Bosporus ORTAKÖY SUITE ISTANBUL 1

Three individual 1860 shoreline mansions or yalı as they are known locally, in the traditional enclave of Ortaköy, with its famous, ornate mosque and cobblestone alleys filled with shops and restaurants, have been meticulously rebuilt by one of Turkey’s premier brands, Armaggan. There are 18 suites in the complex, or you can create a private residence by renting a floor, an entire yalı, or even all three yalıs. Each yalı has an exquisite drawing/dining room, while guests share the terrace and use of a hamam bath. The Ortaköy Suite is the largest; located on the top floor with a view of the Bosphorus, it has a stencilled, vaulted ceiling and is furnished with antiques and artwork from the founding family’s collection. Special amenities Gifts from the Armaggan textile collection; chauffeur-driven car for airport transfers; private yacht rental for airport transfers or daily tour of the Bosphorus; 24-hour butler service; in-house Hamam, massage and beauty treatments Size: 600 sq ft Number of rooms Three (plus one full bathroom) Who’s slept here? Guests seeking the ultimate in personalized luxury and refined Turkish hospitality. No children under 12 Nightly rate From $3,250 Contact Ms Banu Yegül, operations manager, +90 212 227 8080

It’s worth visiting the Armaggan flagship store in Sultanahmet, not least for the “hidden gem” fifth floor restaurant Nar, serving delicious Ottoman cuisine