-
About Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul's city center, amidst the shopping and business district, Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, is a high-rise hotel situated on a wooded hill amid 65 acres of historic gardens, which were once part of the Dolmabahçe Palace grounds, home to the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The hotel offers panoramic views of the Bosporus River, the Asian coast of Istanbul, and the old city center. Istanbul's historic sites are nearby, and the International Ataturk Airport is 30 minutes away.
Rooms and suites are designed to offer guests the highest level of service and privacy, and the property's restaurants serve international cuisines to suit every taste. Business travelers can take advantage of the Swissoffice Business Center, which provides office facilities and equipment. After a day of meetings and sightseeing, guests can relax with a spa treatment at the Amrita Spa & Wellness, which has two swimming pools (including one for children) and two authentic Turkish baths.
Location
-
About this Brand
See All Leading Spas of the World Properties
Services View Treatments Menu
Amenities at the 4,000-square-foot Amrita Spa & Wellness include an outdoor pool with a separate children's section, a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, a gym with cardiovascular equipment, a sauna, a solarium and two traditional hammams. There are 14 treatment rooms for holistic services inspired by Asian spa traditions and western influences combined with high-tech facilities. Rituals include designated men's, couples, brides and moms-to-be treatments, anti-aging programs, cellulite and beauty services, chromatographic saunas, detox programs and complementary and alternative therapies.
Globally trained holistic health professionals, influential specialists and spa therapists use all-natural products, including Aromatherapy Associates and Cinq Mondes. Signature staples include the Ayurvedic and Balinese massages.
Amrita Spa & Wellness is designed to relieve stress and initiate rejuvenation, ensuring pure spiritual and physical relaxation.
Body Scrubs
-
Other Scrubs
Salt Scrub
Body Wraps
-
Cellulite
Mud
Other Body Wraps
Slimming
Complimentary and Alternative
-
Hydrotherapy
Facials
-
Acne/Deep Cleansing
Anti-aging
Men's
Other Facials
Facilities & Amenities
-
Concierge
Dry Cleaning
Hammam
Locker Room
Meeting Facilities
Relaxation Lounge
Retail Store
Robes Provided
Sauna
Showers
Slippers Provided
Steam Room
Swimming Pool
Toiletries Available
Wedding/Event Space
Whirlpool, Jacuzzi
Fitness & Activities
-
Aerobics
Dancing
Hiking
Personal Training
Pilates with Mat
Pilates with Reformer
Spinning
Tennis
Yoga Classes
Hair/Nail Services
-
Manicures
Pedicures
Waxing
Massages
-
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic
Couples
Hand/Foot
Hot Stone
Other Massages
Prenatal/Postnatal
Reflexology
Shiatsu
Swedish
Thai
Water Treatments
-
Hydrotherapy
Watsu
Classes
Fitness
-
Aerobics
Dancing
Personal Training
Tennis
Pilates
-
Pilates with Mat
Pilates with Reformer
Wellness
-
Hiking
Yoga
-
Yoga Classes
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
-
Sleek SpaBy SharonU | December 10, 2010
Location & Hours
Business Address
-
Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul
Bayıldım Cad. No. 2 Macka
Istanbul, 34357
Turkey
Phone: +1 877-885-2513
Travel Information
- The hotel is a half-hour drive from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.
- The concierge department can assist with airport transfers.
- Minimum age in the spa is 16.
- The coldest month is January, with high temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low temperatures around 2°C (36°F), and the warmest month is July, with high temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
- Pets are not permitted.
- Meeting space totals nearly 2,700 square meters on the fifth, seventh and tenth floors.
Facilities & Amenities
At Swissotel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, guests can unwind with a spa treatment at Amrita Spa & Wellness, work out on the cardiovascular and Kinesis 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 and local region provide opportunities for hiking, skiing and snowboarding, and the hotel has three tennis courts on-site. Also conveniently on-site are a shopping arcade, including the Bulgari jewelry store, 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 and more.
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.
Facilities
-
Retail Shop
Sauna
Pool-Outdoor
Hammam
Toiletries Available
Steam Room
Showers
Tennis
Wedding/Event Space
Changing/Locker Rooms
Cardiovascular Equipment
Pool-Indoor
Jacuzzi
Weight Loss/Slimming Programs
Amenities
-
Slippers Provided
Meeting Facilities
Concierge
Changing/Locker Rooms
Robes Provided
Retail Shop
Dry Cleaning
Rooms & Dining
There are 497 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 101 square meters (Deluxe Suite). Guests staying in the Swiss Business Executive Rooms (38 square meters) can take advantage of the Swiss Executive Club Lounge, which includes an upgraded continental breakfast, all-day appetizers buffet, refreshments and evening drinks.
At Café Swiss, guests can sample an international brunch, along with Turkish and Swiss cuisine from the French, German and Italian regions of Switzerland, prepared in the restaurant's show kitchen. Chalet is housed in a 100-year-old wooden chalet from Switzerland, complete with a fireplace, and the menu focuses on alpine dishes. Miyako is decorated in traditional Japanese style with views of a Japanese garden and features a sushi bar and teppanyaki grills. Open in the winter, Gaja is the hotel's fine dining restaurant, offering modern European cuisine. Guests can enjoy a la carte summer specialties at Oasis, located poolside.
Food Options
-
Vegetarian
Organic
Vegan
Serves Alcohol
Portion Control
