The Ritz Carlton Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Istanbul is reputed to be one of the finest luxury hotels. It is located between Taksim square and the Dolmabahce palace and commands many fine views of the Bosphorus. The Ritz-Carlton features 244 rooms including 21 executive suites and a special suite. The room decoration is inspired by Ottoman designs. The rooms feature AM/FM clock radio with alarm, some with CD player, sumptuous marble baths, fully stocked mini bar, goose down and non-allergenic foam pillows terry or lightweight bathrobes, luxurious 100% cotton linens, generously sized terry bath towels. Nonsmoking rooms are available. Also multi-line telephones with hold button, generously sized desk, European toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer, shower gel, mouthwash), Lighted makeup mirror, hair dryer and scale, Suit, skirt and padded hangers, A/C, Fully stocked refreshment cabinets, Satellite TV with national and international channels, In room safe (lap top size), 2 room phones, 1 bathroom phone, computer and fax hook ups, High speed Internet and email access, ISDN lines in all rooms and suites, Umbrellas. There are two nice restaurants, the lobby lounge, which is a venue to relax and meet friends while overlooking the magical Bosphorus Straight, and a cozy bar. The hotel features over 1773 square meters of meeting and function rooms including a 705-square-meter grand ballroom.