Raffles Istanbul Hotel to Open This Summer – A Blend of Classic Elegance and Modern Style

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The Raffles Istanbul, a high-end hotel at the forefront of its time that seamlessly blends classic charm with modern style, is set to open in the summer of 2014, sure to dazzle all visitors. Located on the European peninsula extending into Turkey, the hotel is situated in the Zorlu Center in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district. It combines fashion, fine dining, and art, while offering stunning views of the beautiful Bosphorus Strait, the Princess Islands, and this historically rich peninsula.

▲ Overlooking the Bosphorus Strait, the classic-meets-modern Raffles Istanbul will open this summer!(Photo / Reposted fromRaffles Hotel & ResortsFan Page)

With a history of 125 years, Raffles Hotels & Resorts has properties around the world—from Singapore, Dubai, the Seychelles, Cambodia, to Paris, Beijing, and Makati City in the Philippines. Raffles has always been synonymous with luxury, sophistication, and thrilling adventure. The interiors of Raffles Istanbul feature a collection of artworks by Turkish artists with deep cultural and historical significance, including paintings, sculptures, and photography, adding a strong touch of local mystique.

▲ Raffles Singapore (Photo /Raffles Hotels& ResortsProvided)

Near the hotel, you’ll also findThe Istanbul Museum of Modern Art(The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art), and last year, numerous Istanbul galleries joined art exhibitions in Frieze London, Art Basel, and Hong Kong.

Additionally, the area offers high-end women’s fashion from both local and international brands, boutique shops, and concept stores with cutting-edge design—another must-see attraction. Thoughtful Raffles Istanbul even provides a personal shopping advisory service, personally accompanying guests on shopping trips to pick out clothes.

As a corridor at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul has, since ancient times, been a place where travelers have stayed, traded, and exchanged ideas and lifestyles, enriching the city’s cultural and artistic depth. Today, Turkey is also a shining star in the global tourism industry, holding an irreplaceable position in the world economy.