Swissôtel the Bosphorus Istanbul

There are 600 rooms and suites with views of the grounds or the Bosporus River. Amenities include TVs with satellite broadcasting and DVD players, high-speed Internet access, printer/fax, minibar, individual climate control, and marble bathrooms with complimentary in-room toiletries. Rooms and suites range in size from 38 square meters (Classic Park View Room) to 54 square meters (Crest Corner Bosporus View Room). The hotel has two presidential suites, each with in-room Jacuzzi, Molton Brown amenities, FM stereo radio, flat-screen TV, espresso machine, complimentary one-suit pressing, Bose iPod docking station, and Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system. Guests staying in the Swiss Business Executive Rooms (38 square meters) can take advantage of the Swiss Executive Club Lounge, which provides a wide range of services and amenities including its own meeting room and private reception area, an upgraded continental breakfast, all-day appetizers buffet, refreshments and evening drinks.

On Sundays at Café Swiss, the Çapan Music Band performs and guests can sample an international brunch created by Chef Manuel Evan Sotomayer. Chalet is housed in a 100-year-old wooden chalet from Switzerland, complete with a fireplace, and the menu focuses on Swiss fondues and other local dishes. Miyako is decorated in traditional Japanese style with views of a Japanese garden and offers FarEastern delicacies, with a sushi bar and teppanyaki grills. Open in the winter, Gaja is the hotel's fine dining restaurant, offering homemade cocktails and a DJ for entertainment after 11 p.m. Guests can enjoy nightly jazz and Latin music at Les Ambassadeurs Bar and afternoon tea and cocktails in the Lobby Lounge, or take in the view and a drink on the Gaja rooftop.

• Rooms
• 600Rooms

• Food Options
• Organic
• Portion Control
• Serves Alcohol
• Vegan
• Vegetarian

At the Swissôtel The Bosphorus guests can unwind with a spa treatment at Amrita Spa and Wellness, work out on the cardiovascular equipment in the gym or take a dip in the outdoor pool (with a separate children's section) or the heated indoor pool. The property's grounds provide opportunities for hiking, and the hotel has three tennis courts on-site. Also conveniently on-site are a shopping arcade, bookstore, florist, and hair salon. The Swissoffice Business Center fulfills every need of the business traveler, with secretarial assistance, telecommunications equipment, personal computers, translation services, courier and notary services, private office space, cell phone rental, and business information. Meeting space, encompassing 5,900 quare meters and 28 function rooms, is available.

Sightseeing options in the area include holy sites such as the Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century by Sultan Ahmet, and Hagia Sophia, built between 532 BC to 537 BC; Topkapi Palace, the official and primary residence of the Ottoman Turks; the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world; and the Istanbul Modern Art Gallery.

• Fitness & Activities
• Aerobics
• Hiking
• Personal Training
• Pilates with Mat
• Pilates with Reformer
• Spinning
• Tennis
• Yoga Classes

• Facilities & Amenities
• Concierge
• Dry Cleaning
• Hammam
• Locker Room
• Meeting Facilities
• Retail Store
• Robes Provided
• Sauna
• Showers
• Slippers Provided
• Steam Room
• Swimming Pool
• Toiletries Available
• Wedding/Event Space
• Whirlpool, Jacuzzi