The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul, Istanbul

Overlooking the Bosphorus Straits, the Ritz-Carlton Istanbul is located in the prestigious Dolmabahce district, approximately 30 minutes from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport and walking distance to Old Pera and Beyoglu. This location is also within walking distance of Taksim Square, Beyoglu, and Dolmabahce Palace. The Blue Mosque is five miles away. Hotel amenities include the full-service beauty spa, Turkish Hamam, indoor swimming pool, massage room for couples with private Jacuzzi, massage menus, gym center, steam bath, and sauna. For dining, the hotel houses Cintemani (all-day dining with a menu inspired by the present day Mediterranean region and the Ottoman era of the past), Lobby Lounge (a reservation is suggested to experience the elegant Bernardaud Afternoon Tea), RC Bar (live jazz music every evening except Monday nights), and Guney Park (open from June till mid September). The hotel also offers room service, turndown service, a concierge, valet laundry service, and valet parking. All rooms feature computer and fax hookups, high-speed Internet access, safes, multi-line telephones, voicemail, honor bars, oversized marble bathrooms, plush terry robes and slippers, premium bath essentials, and interactive TVs.