The Bosphorus Swissotel Istanbul travel guide

<b>Location.</b> Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul is a contemporary, high-rise hotel located on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. The 19th- century Dolmabahce Palace, where Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, lived in his later years, is one kilometre from the waterside hotel. The Old City, home to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar, is eight kilometres away. The Taksim Metro stop is within a kilometre. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> Occupying a wooded hilltop in 65 acres of gardens that were once part of Dolmabahce Palace, Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul consists of three towers.<br><br>The hotel has six restaurants, and outdoor dining is available with Bosphorus views. Café Suisse offers European fare. There's French cuisine with live music in La Corne d'Or, and Ku-Kong serves Chinese dishes for dinner. Miyako is a Japanese restaurant open for lunch and dinner, and Swiss Chalet offers Switzerland's culinary classics such as fondue and raclette. The historic Taslyk Turkish Restaurant was once a Turkish coffee house and prepares authentic local dishes.<br><br>The hotel has a business centre, and meeting space. There are swimming pools for kids and adults, as well as a fitness centre, hair salon and spa services (surcharge). <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> Many of the 600 air- conditioned guestrooms have views over the Bosphorus strait and Turkey's Asiatic coast. All rooms feature dial-up Internet connections, minibars and satellite television.
<br><br><span style="color: black;font-weight: bold"> Renovation notice:</span><br> Please note that the hotel's Wellness Centre is currently closed for renovation. During this period, the Tennis Club, outdoor pool, limited gym facilities and massage services will continue to be available. Please contact the hotel directly for further information. <b>Free room upgrade offer</b> <br><br>This offer includes: <li>A free upgrade to the next room category <li>25% discount on massage treatments at Amrita Spa

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