Swissotel Istanbul, The Bosphorus
Bayildim cad. No: 2 Macka Besiktas
Istanbul, 80680
Nightly Rates: ( 264.25 - 525.88 )
4 Star
Property Description
The Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul is the "Meeting Point" within the Istanbul society. The hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, is the premier hotel in Istanbul. The hotel has received over the years various accolades and awards. It has been three times awarded "Best Place to stay in the World" by the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List in 1999 and 2001. The hotel has also received the prestigious "Five Star Diamond Award" in 2000 and 2001 from the American Academy of Hospitality Science. The Swissotel is located in the center of the city in a park setting on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The spacious gardens of the hotel were previously the gardens of the Dolmabahce Palace, which was the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Situated on a wooded hilltop, the hotel commands panoramic views of the Bosphorus, Asian coast and the old city of Istanbul. Sixty-five percent of the guest rooms and most of the public space offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus. The elegant, full of light decoration of the hotel creates a relaxing ambience.
Amenities
· 24 Hour Front Desk· Room Service
· Babysitting/Child Services
· Bar/Lounge
· Barber/Beauty Shop
· Business Center
· Casino
· Concierge
· Express Checkout
· Fitness Center or Spa
· Free Newspaper
· Golf
· Hairdryers Available
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Pool
· Laundry/Valet Services
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Mini Bar
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· Parking
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Shops/Commercial Services
· Television with Cable
· Tennis
· VIP Rooms/Services
Room Information
OverviewThe 600 guests rooms and suites offer guests a wide range of luxurious accommodation, from the comfort of a standard room to the grace of a Presidential Suite.Swiss Executive Floor rooms offer dataports, voice mail and Executive Lounge with complimentary breakfast and refreshments.
Guest Rooms
The hotel rooms feature cable TV, minibars, voice mails, direct dial phones.The Swiss Executive Floor rooms offers a Butler Service, Nespresso machine,fax, scanner, copier, Trouser press, iron and ironing board, Tea & coffee making facilities.ISDN and modem connections.Room service is available 24 hours a day. * 341 king-sized beds * 259 double-double beds * 45 no smoking rooms * 2 handicapped rooms
Suites
The Bosphorus offers a wide variety of suites including 3 Bedroom Suites, Japanese Suite and 2 Presidental Suites. Each suite features marble bathrooms with a separate shower, Darphin bathroom amenities, in-room safe box, coffee machine and trouser press. The Presidential and Japanese Suites also feature jacuzzis. Some have terraces with Bosphorus views.
Butler Floor Executive Rooms
On the top 4 floors of the hotel 69 executive rooms are available. These rooms are serviced with butlers to give fully personalized service to meet all the requests of international travellers. Guests staying on the Butler floor are picked-up with a chauffer driven limousine from the airport. Butler floor guests are privileged the use of the Swiss Executive Lounge, where private check-in, check-out, complimentary breakfast and afternoon drinks are offered.
Swissôtel Residence
In a separate tower, 43 one-bedroom and 31 two-bedroom suites are perfectly suited for families, and relocating businessmen. The suites are apartment-like and feature a lounge, and a fully equipped kitchenette. The suites are also available as office rental. Building amenities of the Swissôtel residence include a launderette for self-service laundry, and guests of the Swissôtel Residence benefit from the full services of the hotel. Special long-term rates are available.
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Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 2PM
· Check out time is 12 PM
· Time Zone is GMT + 2
· Opened in 1991
· Renovated in 2000
· 600 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 18 floors.
Directions
Located in the center of the European side of the city within a secluded residential quarter close to the business districs.The hotel offers a fantastic view over the Bosphorus.It is just a 10 minutes walk from the exclusive shopping district of Nisantasi, a short taxi ride away from the city's principal tourists attractions and thirty minutes from Atatürk International Airport. * 15 miles/24 km northeast from Atatürk International Airport; accessible by taxi or pre-arranged bus shuttle * Izmit, a nearby industrial town, is located 65 miles/100 km east on the Asia side * Bursa is Turkey's automotive and textile capital, located 160 miles/250 km south of Istanbul
Ataturk International Airport - 25km
Guarantee Policy
Valid credit card required at time of reservation.
Cancellation Policy
By 6pm local time on the day of arrival to avoid penalities.
Restaurant Information
OverviewFifteen diverse restaurants, bars and lounges, including The Roof Garden Restaurant with a view of the Bosphorus that provides the guests choice of fine cuisines from the casual International menu of Cafe Suisse to the traditional hospitality of the Miyako: * "Roof Garden" : French Mediterranean cuisine * "Café Suisse": International cuisine (breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet) * "Swiss Chalet" : Swiss cuisine * "Miyako" : Japanese cuisine * "Ku - Kong" : Chinese cuisine * "Jacuzzi" : Light dishes * "Oasis": Poolside barbecue and snacks (summer only)
Roof GardenThe terrace of La Corne d'Or, Roof Garden, is open for the summer months, has breathtaking views of the Bosphorus, serving French Mediterranean cuisine.
MiyakoOpen for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, Miyako is a typical Japanese restaurant featuring a Tatami room for private dining, a Sushi bar, Tempura and Tapenyaki sections. The view from the restaurant overlooks Japanese gardens.
Swiss ChaletOpen for dinner daily during the winter months, closed on Tuesdays, the Swiss Chalet is located in a typical 100 year old chalet brought from Switzerland in pieces and mantled in the hotel. The restaurant serves typical Swiss dishes like fondue and raclette.
Ku KongOpen daily except Wednesday for dinner, the Ku Kong serves excellent samples of Chinese cuisine.
OasisDuring the summer months enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the poolside restaurant serving snacks and barbecued foods. The Oasis is open daily from 11AM to 6PM.
Jacuzzi Health RestaurantOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner and located inside the Bosphorus Spa & Wellness Center, the restaurant serves sumptuous salads, balanced foods and vegeterian dishes.
Room ServiceRoom Service provides a menu which includes samples from the various restaurants in the hotel and is available 24 hours a day.
Lobby LoungeEnjoy the traditional five o'clock tea service with live clasical music and the full view of the Bosphorus. The lounge serves tea, coffee, international drinks, pastries, souffles and sandwiches.
Les AmbassadeursOpen daily from 3PM to 1:30AM, Les Ambassadeurs is an exclusive jazz bar with live performance, serving cocktails and a superb view of the Bosphorus.
Cafe SuisseOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7AM to 11:30PM, the Café Suisse is a coffee shop featuring international specialities serving an extensive buffet and à la carte menu. Enjoy the terrace seating during the summer months with the spectacular view of the Bosphorus.
Meeting Facility
The Bosphorus provides a total of 28,137 square feet/5,500 square meters of meeting space, 21 superb function rooms and 4 ballrooms cater to every requirement from the most lavish banquet to meeting and conferences for up to 1600 persons. Extensive banqueting band outside catering facilities provide a diverse range of culinary style, expertly prepared by renowned chef's.
Fuji BallroomThe Fuji Ballroom, 10,742 square feet, is a room without any pillars and can be divided into 2 sections with portable walls. This multi-purpose room can accommodate up to 1,400 with theatre seating and 4,800 square feet of prefunction space. The view overlooks the Dolmabahce Palace and is ideal for cocktails, coffee breaks, exhibitions etc.
Neuchatel Ballroom4,248 square feet, this ballroom connects to the Basel Room and has a private prefunction area for cocktails and reception that accommodates 80.
The Bern, Montreux and LausanneEach 1,058 square feet and can accommodate up to 80 with theatre seating.
Basel and ZürichEach 1,118 square feet, and provides accommodations for up to 80 with theatre seating.
Geneve1,978 square feet, and provides accommodations for up to 150 with theatre seating.
Luzern828 square feet, and provides accommodations for up to 60 with theatre seating.
The Eiger, Matternhorn, Mont-Blanc and JungfrauEach 368 square feet, and provide accommodations for up to 30 with theatre seating.
Boardroom468 square feet, and provides permanent seating for 12.
Mimosa1,344 square feet, and provides accommodations with natural day light and theatre seating for 80.
Edelweiss828 square feet, and provides accommodations with natural day light and theatre seating for 60.
Acacia498 square feet, and provides accommodations with natural day light and theatre seating of 45.
Tulip299 square feet, and provides accommodations with natural day light and fixed board room seating for 10.
Champagne315 square meter, can accomodate up to 200 pp theatre style.
Papillion272 square meter, can accomodate up to 170 pp theatre style.
Alliance128 square meter, can accomodate up to 80 pp theatre style.
Rose216 square meter, can accomodate up to 150 pp theatre style.
Specialty FeaturesAudio visual and technical equipment is available. Also, professional planners are on-hand to assist with all your arrangements for meeting or social functions.
Recreation Information
Spa & Wellness CenterThe magnificent Spa & Wellness Center has been designed for guests all your desires, you can relax and unwind or enjoying a challenging work out. Facilities includes: Outdoor pool with a separate children's section, Jacuzzi, Gym with cardiovascular equipment, Sauna, Solarium, Traditional Turkish Bath, Massage, Activity classes, Beauty Center, 3 tennis courts, golf simulators, 9 hole putting green, Jogging track.
Area Attractions
Dolmabahce PalaceSwissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul is situated on the gardens which once belonged to the Dolmabahce Palace. Dolmabahce Palace was the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, lived his last days and died in this Palace. Famous for its Rococo - Baroque architecture and glass chandeliers, the Palace is a short 5 minute walk from the hotel. Guests are invited to tour the Palace. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
Grand BazaarAt the covered bazaar there are hundreds of vendors selling everything from pottery to silver to leather. Only 3 miles/5 km from the hotel, one must experience the bargaining at the Grand Bazaar.
Hippodrome4.5 miles/7 km from the hotel.
Kariye MuseumThis ancient Byzantium church is very famous for the well preserved frescos depicting religious scenes. 4.5 miles/7 km from the hotel.
Saint Sophia Museum/Blue Mosque3 miles/5 km from the hotel. St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays.
ShoppingThe hotel is a 15 minute walk to the main shopping district of Istanbul.
Spice BazaarIn this covered bazaar all the spices of the world can be found. Located only 4 miles/6 km from the hotel.
Taksim DistrictThe famous Flower Passage, a typical dine-out place which is favored by the locals, is located in the Taksim District. Pedestrian street housing, cinemas, theaters and many restaurants populate this intriguing area which is a two minute taxi ride from the hotel.
Topkapi PalaceThis palace, 3 miles/5 km from the hotel, is located where the acropolis of Byzantium once stood overlooking the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the sea of Marmara. Since 1924 it has been a museum displaying jewels, kitchen and porcelain goods, costumes and more from early centuries. Closed on Tuesdays.