The Peninsula Istanbul has started accepting reservations
ahead of its scheduled opening on 14 February 2023.
Comprising of four
buildings, three of which are protected historical landmarks
dating to the early 1900s, the waterfront property is located in Galataport, a
new waterfront revitalisation project featuring museums,
restaurants and boutiques in the harbour district of Karaköy.
The luxury hotel is
within walking distance of Galata Tower, Galata Bridge, The Hagia
Sophia Mosque, The Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.
“As a long-term investor, we spend many years
selecting the best location for a Peninsula hotel,” said Clement
Kwok, Managing Director and CEO of The Hongkong and Shanghai
Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels. “We are excited
to expand our global presence with the opening of The Peninsula
Istanbul, together with our esteemed local partners, Dogus and
Bilgili. Istanbul is a dynamic multicultural city with thousands
of years of history and culture, combined with a youthful and
vibrant energy. We have spent a lot of time and effort to
meticulously restore this beautiful property on the Bosphorus and
we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike to
experience our world-renowned Peninsula hospitality.”
The Peninsula Istanbul will have 177 rooms and
suites, including a 510 sqm Peninsula Suite with its own hammam,
gym and rooftop swimming pool.
Many of the rooms, which will range in size from
40 to 49 sqm, will provide sweeping Bosphorus views from large windows, balconies, or private
terraces, while others will have direct access to the property’s
magnificent gardens, outdoor swimming pool, private boat dock or luxury boutiques.
In-room amenities will include custom-fragranced
bathroom products and multi-lingual touchscreen control panels.
Facilities at the hotel will include a 25m outdoor
swimming pool with private cabanas; a variety of event and meeting
spaces, including a grand ballroom that,
when combined with its Terrace, will be able to accommodate 820 guests for a
seated banquet and 1,300 for standing cocktails; a rooftop restaurant, bar
and terrace; numerous F&B outlets, including The Lobby where the
world-famous Peninsula Afternoon Tea will be served daily; an
1,675 sqm Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre with opulent hammams,
a 25m indoor
swimming pool and eight
private treatment rooms.
In addition to a fitness centre, the hotel will
offer guests a dedicated wellness portal with in-room, round-the-clock access to wellness programmes
like guided exercise routines, aromatherapy self-care rituals and
audio meditations.
“The opening of The Peninsula Istanbul represents
a glorious new chapter for our brand, and for luxury travellers,”
said Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of The Hongkong and
Shanghai Hotels, Ltd. “With our new property, we are delighted to
offer a magnificent new location that fulfills the most discerning
travel dreams.”
The hotel, as with others around the world, will
operate on Peninsula Time, meaning that guests can check-in from
06:00 and check-out at 22:00.
