Raffles Istanbul
| Raffles Istanbul | |
|---|---|
  Location within Istanbul | |
| General information | |
| Location | Zorlu Center, Istanbul |
| Opening | 2014-09-01 |
| Management | Raffles Hotels & Resorts |
| Height | 134 metres (440 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 27 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | 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 international award-winning project 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]
- Rocca: A restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine with a Turkish influence and a buffet of dishes from around the world.
- Arola: A restaurant created by the 2 Michelin-starred chef Sergi Arola.
- Long Barl: Bar featuring drinks and light bites in a Turkish-influenced setting.
- Writers Bar: An elegant bar offering cocktails, spirits, and wine and a selection of cigars.
- Lavinia: Hotel lobby lounge offering hosts traditional afternoon tea, coffee, light meals, and snacks.
- Pool Bar & Grill: Pollside bar providing a contemporary Turkish mezze and grill.
- Lounge6: A hotel lounge with live entertainment, cocktails, and a Turkish mezze and grill.
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
- ^ "Raffles Is the Latest Luxury Hotel Brand to Move Into Istanbul". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "MIPIM: Zorlu Property Group to promote Zorlu Center". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ "Hot Hotel Openings - Raffles Opens in Istanbul September 1". Retrieved 30 September 2014.
- ^ http://www.raffles.com/istanbul/dining/
- ^ "The Guide Istanbul » Raffels Istanbul". Retrieved 30 September 2014.