The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet of the Canadian luxury chain reopened this summer and was built on one of the most interesting points in the city - the first modern prison in Istanbul built somewhere in 1918.
The hotel is surrounded by views of the Hagia Sophia Mosque, the Blue Mosque and the Sea of Marmara and offers an interesting location to get to know The heritage of Istanbul, as it lies in the heart of the old city.
The interior of the hotel was redesigned by the design studio Goddard Littlefair.
"Our designers explored Istanbul's ancient style, patterns and details, and distilled these influences through a contemporary filter, to create harmonious designs for the building and the environment," says Martin Goddard.
The prison that became a luxury hotel in Istanbul, photo: four seasons chain
The prison that became a luxury hotel in Istanbul,
All the rooms have been renovated in the same design language as the public spaces.
The balcony added to the hotel was specially designed to create areas for dining and entertainment that can also be private.
The hotel's bar is located on the roof with a view of the great mosque Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the skyline of the old city.
In addition, the hotel has a new bar Lingo Lingo, located in the center of the building, and next to it the dining space which is mainly intended for private events.
How much will the pleasure cost?
The new spa at the hotel offers a comprehensive and holistic health experience with local inspiration, which includes a traditional Turkish men's book, a beauty salon and a well-equipped gym, and of course a Turkish hammam.
In our search, we found rooms at prices ranging around NIS 3,000 per night.
During the winter the prices are cut in half, and you can find rooms in January at prices that start at around 400 euros.
The prison that became a luxury hotel in Istanbul, photo: four seasons chain
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