Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul by Virtuoso

Virtuoso Experience

• Landmarks
• City Life
• Wellness

Exclusive Amenities

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Continental breakfast for up to two in-room guests, in restaurant
• Afternoon High Tea Service with one glass of Champagne in Gazebo Lounge, once during stay.
• Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi

Description (provided by Virtuoso)

THE ONLY OTTOMAN IMPERIAL PALACE AND HOTEL IN TURKEY CIRAGAN PALACE KEMPINSKI ISTANBUL Located on the shores of the magnificent Bosphorus, facing the Asian continent and overlooking the ancient city, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers the glamour of a genuine Ottoman palace in a city where east meets west, Europe meets Asia and history meets the contemporary. The only Ottoman imperial palace and hotel on the Bosphorus and the first Turkish member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is unique in every sense. With its splendid style, superb location, fascinating view and resort ambiance, including a spacious green garden with palm trees, it has been an İstanbul classic since its opening in 1990.
With its 313 rooms, including 20 suites in the hotel and 11 suites in the historical palace, it reflects a harmonious blend of the old and the new, offering every modern convenience for both the leisure and the business traveller. Guests staying at the palace suites, including the Sultan Suite, one of the biggest in Europe, enjoy 24-hour private butler service and absolute privacy, including a private entrance and a lounge.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul offers a rich variety of restaurants as well, all offering a balcony or a terrace overlooking Bosphorus. The Gazebo Lounge is the spot “to see and to be seen” in the city, and is renowned for its wide variety of sweet and savoury pastries, home-made truffles, pralines and chocolates along with freshly brewed coffee and tea options or refreshing coffee cocktails. The Gazebo Lounge also hosts the city’s most popular afternoon tea every day, with an unbeatable view and a spacious terrace. The award-winning Tuğra Restaurant & Lounge, located on the first floor of the historical palace, offers its guests ‘the ultimate Ottoman dining experience’, complete with timeless palatal rituals. As the main restaurant of the hotel, Laledan Restaurant is famous for having the city’s best breakfast and brunch on Sundays. Laledan serves an all-day dining menu, boasting delicious comfort food and regional specialties, which diners can enjoy from noon to midnight while overlooking a palm garden. The Bosphorus Grill is a delicious outdoor summer grill restaurant right on the shores of Bosphorus.
Le Fumoir, with its striking Far Eastern décor, serves premium cognacs, quality malts and a fine selection of wines and champagnes, as well as enticing cocktails and quality cigars served in handmade humidors. The summer extension of Le Fumoir, Le Fumoir Pavilion, is one of the rare venues in town offering “shisha with style” amidst the green garden. Çırağan Bar entertains its guests with the best of champagne and martini cocktails, cognac, liqueurs and more with a delicious oriental tapas selection. At the 24-hour operating Çırağan Palace Kempinski Spa, managed by Sanitas, the infinity pool gives a feeling of floating on the Bosphorus and is heated in winter and open all year. At the authentic Turkish bath/”Hamam”, guests can enjoy a very special, traditional Turkish massage and bath, only two of the many highlights available for ultimate relaxation.
Being a landmark, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is always the host to the most prestigious and extravagant events, meetings and weddings in the city. With its absolutely romantic and spacious wedding terrace, and the Çırağan Ballroom overlooking Bosphorus, it is the best wedding venue and a top choice for romantic honeymoon destinations and anniversaries worldwide. The palace’s 16 function rooms, plus the four at the hotel, provide unparalleled comfort for events of any kind, from 10 to 2000 people. Since its opening, Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul has been the only hotel in İstanbul reachable in three ways (by limousine, yacht or helicopter) and has seen countless eminent figures come through its doors, including heads of state, royalty, artists and celebrities.
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus, in the city centre between the districts of Besiktaş and Ortaköy. The hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from one of the main attractions of the city, Taksim Square, and the luxury and trendy shopping area of Nişantaşı. It is 20 minutes’ drive from the Old City Sultanahmet and business districts Levent and Maslak. Please Note: * Tuğra Restaurant & Lounge is open 7 days a week and serves dinner. * Laledan Restaurant is open for buffet breakfast daily and brunch on Sundays. It also has an all day dining menu available till 24:00. * Gazebo Lounge is serving between 06:30-24:00 everyday. * Çırağan Bar is closed from May to October. * Le Fumoir is open throughout the year from 17:00 to 01:00 during the winter from 11:00 to 01:00 during the summer months.  

Nearby

Neighborhood: Between Besiktas and Ortakoy Nearest Airport: Ataturk (IST) 11 mi/17 km