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Istanbul welcomes its newest luxury hotel this week with the opening of the
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul on May 11. The opulent 186-room hotel is the
second in Europe for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, which hails from the other
city where East famously meets West, Hong Kong. Shangri-La brought its
inimitable Asian "hospitality from the heart” to Paris in 2010 to rave reviews and now adds Istanbul to its growing list of international
gateway cities. Set on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait between the
Dolmabahce Palace and Naval Museum, Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul overlooks the unfolding panorama of Istanbul’s domes and
minarets and the green hills of the city’s Asian shores. It is located on the
site of a former tobacco warehouse from the 1930s, whose six-story Neo-Classical
façade has been restored. Two carefully preserved 150- and 350-year-old Sycamore
trees stand in the courtyard . Inside, the Shangri-La is a modern oasis. The hotel takes
design cues from the glamorous Dolmabahce Palace with swaths of marble,
glittering chandeliers and a mix of European, Asian and Turkish design. A grand
staircase winds down the hotel’s three-story atrium, transporting guests from
the lobby to the elegant ballrooms and other venues below. Dazzling to behold, the dome-shaped
atrium is lit by a natural skylight and massive Bohemian chandelier that rains
crystals nearly two stories. Also decorating the atrium is The Garden of
Peach Blossoms, a stunning 18-meter-tall (59-feet-tall) silk painting, which
was commissioned for the hotel. The hotel showcases more than 1,000 pieces of
European and Asian art. Located behind the reception desk is an exquisite
southern Chinese lacquered carving depicting a Bosphorus water scene. The grand lobby
flows into the Lobby Lounge, where classic European bespoke furniture and plush
sofas are arranged to create intimate seating areas. Guests can relax to the
sound of classical or jazz music and enjoy house-made pastries and more than 100
types of Chinese teas poured by the hotel’s tea master. Adjacent to the lounge,
Le Bar is a jewel box set off by a stone wall serving traditional cocktails and
spirits, plus tapas and mezzes. In guestrooms, the rich teal and cream color scheme is
elegant and soothing. The hotel’s guestrooms are the most spacious in Istanbul
(ranging from 42 to 60 square meters, 452 to 646 square feet), and the majority
offer dazzling Bosphorus views. The 186 rooms are outfitted with every amenity
expected of a five-star hotel and provide Shangri-La’s free high-speed broadband
Internet. Artists from the East and West were engaged to create pieces inspired
by the Istanbul scenery for the guestrooms, and the bathrooms are decked in
dramatic Turkish marble complete with heated floors and Bulgari bath amenities.
Nearly all of
the hotel’s 17 suites have private terraces offering beautiful Bosphorus vistas.
The ultimate indulgence is the Shangri-La Suite, which has three terraces
overlooking the old city of Sultanahmet, Asian shore of Anatolia and the Bosphorus Bridge. On the same level as the
lobby is the hotel’s speciality restaurant, IST TOO. Set against the backdrop of
a Bosphorus view, rose gold floor lamps and spherical ceiling pendants light the
restaurant’s wide expanse of Turkish marble and custom-made dark chocolate oak
furnishings upholstered in hues of taupe, burnt orange and mineral blue.
Semi-private dining enclaves are carved out by timber portals, while
chestnut-colored leather banquettes stretch along the wall seating those who
prefer to be in the mix. Matching the vibrant design is an all-day dining menu
of world cuisine, including Japanese, Southeast Asian, Mediterranean and
Turkish. IST TOO is a feast for the eyes with a sushi bar; vast wine salon with
full-height, glazed wine cabinets; a noodle station with a Chinese chef pulling
noodles, and an open kitchen where chefs cook over the 12-meter (39-foot)
grill. One floor down from IST TOO is
the hotel’s signature Shang Palace restaurant, where chefs from China prepare
delectable Chinese cuisine and carve Peking Duck tableside while the Kung Fu tea
master pours tea. Inspired by the sculptural beauty of historical Chinese
courtyards, the restaurant unfolds into four contemporary dining chambers. Upon
arrival, an inverted "pagoda” structure appears to float overhead. Facing the
entrance, a series of curved walls composed of green hand-crafted Chinese roof
tiles provides drama and texture. In the main Amber Chamber, curved banquettes and bespoke
glass wall lamps set off by timber shelves and antique gold metallic lattice
screens create a sense of intimacy. On the other side of the reception, the
Lacquer Chamber’s architectural panels glow with a deep glossy aubergine Chinese
lacquer. The intimate setting is offset against a dramatic wall of angled blocks
of solid Arabescato Orobico marble. The hotel also features CHI, a spa with eight of the most
indulgent private spa suites in Istanbul offering Asian and Turkish treatments.
The hotel’s hammam facilities are extensive, catering to both private groups and
individuals. Both the spa and hammam feature Turkish tiles, water features and
abundant marble. A health club with sauna, Jacuzzi and steam rooms, and a heated
indoor pool are also available to hotel guests.
For more information on Shangri-La
Bosphorus, Istanbul, please visit www.shangri-la.com. Rates at the hotel start from €550 (approx.. US$724) excluding
breakfast and 18 percent VAT. Website: www.shangri-la.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shangrila
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