Best Luxury Hotels In The World | Ciragan Palace Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey

Ciragan Palace Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey

You’ll be hard pressed to find a luxury hotel that sits in a location where you can view two continents, both Europe and Asia. The Ciragan Palace Hotel in Istanbul sits on the Turkish city’s Asia coast, overlooking the Bosporus straight. Located in the Besiktas district, a stone’s throw away from the popular streets of Beyoglu and perched on the cliffs of Istanbul overlooking the skyline with the Bosporus beneath, you can’t say enough about the ambiance of this luxury hotel. The Ciragan Hotel is one of the most famous and best luxury hotels in the world. Celebrities, politicians, and a number of wealthy businessmen and women call the Ciragan home during their time in Istanbul.

Almost all of the rooms at the Ciragan have a view of the Bosporus and the rates are based on both the view and size of the room you select. Prices vary quite a bit between the busy summer season and the much quieter fall and winter months. On average however you can expect to pay around 500 Euro a night and up. The Ciragan is also highly coveted by business travelers who often stay at the luxury hotel on the company dime. Many of the rooms come with working desks on their balconies so you can work while watching the ferry boats cross from the Asian and European sides. You’ll also get your choice of 6 pillow varieties to make those breaks in between work (naps improve memory) for your king size bed.

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The basic services at the Ciragan vary from the most basic you’d expect from a luxury hotel (laundry for example) to helicopter tours of Istanbul. The hotel also offers more traditional tours of the city, has an excellent spa and fitness center that’s open 24 hours, and maintains an indoor pool for your enjoyment. There is also a number of shopping outlets located in the Ciragan Hotel but you’re better off taking to the streets of Istanbul and enjoying the Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) or wandering around the side streets to find some truly unique Turkish goods, often for much less.

There is also a business center in the Cigaran Hotel in Istanbul with Ethernet access to the Internet although it costs extra. The same goes for wireless which you can purchase for a few hours, days, or a week. Most of your specific questions about services can be answered even before you arrive through the fast responses of the hotel’s staff via email.

To make the most out of your money and time when making reservations, check out the Ciragan’s package deals for business, weekend getaways, and around many of the events that take place in the city that is the 2010 European Culture Capital. You’ll find great deals both on the hotel’s rates and for tours and events as well. It’s just another perk in one of the best luxury hotels in the world and yet another reason to treat yourself at the Ciragan Palace Hotel in Istanbul.

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