{"id":72537,"date":"2015-09-21T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2015-09-21T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=72537"},"modified":"2017-08-28T16:27:27","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T15:27:27","slug":"top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-istanbul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-istanbul\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: most luxurious hotels in Istanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Monday newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (September 21, 2015):\u00a0Top 10 best luxury\u00a0hotels\u00a0in Istanbul.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

A fusion of age-old glories and a cool, contemporary 21st-century culture, the magnificent metropolis of Istanbul is the only city on the planet\u00a0to sit across two continents,\u00a0Asia and Europe, with a narrow strait – the Bosphorus – in between them.\u00a0It has been the capital of three great empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and for more than 1,600 years over 120 emperors and sultans ruled the world from here. Today, it is Turkey’s cultural and financial epicenter. With its myriad of world-famous mosques, glorious palaces, exquisite museums and colorful eateries, it’s also very popular with tourists. Be inspired to travel Istanbul in style with my\u00a0top 10 list of the most exclusive\u00a0hotels in this fascinating city where East meets West.<\/p>\n

There is more\u00a0information below the slide show.\u00a0Think I\u00a0missed one? Share your favorite Istanbul\u00a0hotel\u00a0in the comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n

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10. W ISTANBUL<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

A proud blend of hip and historical, and a\u00a0glittering tower amidst gilded domes and minarets, the W Istanbul is located in\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>the center of the historic Akaretler Row Houses,\u00a0an upscale\u00a0neighborhood filled with restaurants, cafes,\u00a0and design\u00a0& art galleries. The\u00a0140 guestrooms and suites of this Turkish design hotel\u00a0were recently refurbished and carry the soul of both history and contemporary luxury, featuring Marmara marble, Ottoman patterns, and lighting to experiment along with your mood. Rooms and suites with gardens, terraces or cabanas are adorned with flat screen TVs, the signature W bed and stylish luxuries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n