Elite Traveler March-April 2015

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M/Y Halas 71 LYCIAN SUITE ISTANBUL

The historic Halas boat was built in 1914 and served as a passenger ferry in Istanbul for 65 years. It is the only hotel in Istanbul where guests can actually sleep on the waters of the Bosphorus. The boat is owned by the leading Turkish industrialist Koç family, and was completely refurbished in 2010. In the winter, the boat is docked in İstinye, a residential enclave on the northern end of the Bosphorus that boasts a marina and many restaurants, and functions as a boutique hotel (subject to private functions and cruises). There is a drawing room, dining room and large outdoor area. The largest of its 12 cabins is the Lycian Suite, with a living room decorated with Turkish kilims and items from the Koç family’s Ottoman-inspired Haremlique linen and accessories range, large bath and bedroom. It is possible to rent a few cabins or the entire boat. Special amenities : 24-hour concierge and butler service; massage room; Haremlique gift shop of items; complimentary welcome drinks and snacks Size: 463 sq ft Number of rooms: Three (plus one full bath) Who’s slept here? Prince Charles, Princess Margaret, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Nightly rate: From $760 (Lycian Suite), from $20,000 (12 cabins, full board) Contact: Revan Ergezen, marketing & event director, +90 549 334 21 04, revanergezen@halas.com.tr myhalas.com

1 0 Karaköy PENTHOUSE SUITE ISTANBUL 3

Taking its name from its location in Istanbul’s most up and coming neighborhood filled with trendy bars, restaurants and galleries, 10 Karaköy is set in an Ottoman-era quarantine hospital for passengers arriving at the nearby docks. Opened in late 2014, this is the first Morgans hotel in the city and its signature restaurant, Rudolf, quickly became the talk of the town. The Penthouse suite consists of a master bedroom whose blue marble bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and skylight, a walk-in closet, and a living/ dining room with a large terrace. The suite is on the same floor as Rudolf’s Sky Terrace Bar, which boasts a view of the nearby historic peninsula, particularly glorious when lit up at night. Special amenities Booking at Rudolf, Istanbul’s most popular fine dining restaurant; optional connection to second bedroom Size 1,020 sq ft (including terrace) Number of rooms Two (plus one bathroom). Optional second bedroom Who’s slept here? Fans of Ian Schrager hotels who want to enjoy familiar service in a new European setting Nightly rate From $870 Contact Engin Tınmaz, sales manager, +90 212 703 33 33

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