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The first word that comes to mind when you see Crosby Street Hotel is whimsy. Operated by Firmdale Hotels (whose hotels all have an eccentric and beautiful design), Crosby Street Hotel is located in New York’s SoHo neighborhood. The hotel has an unassuming exterior (the hotel is accessed via a cobblestone street) with the exception... View Article

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Located on New York City’s Upper East Side, The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel is one of the city’s most iconic hotels. It first opened in 1930 as a sophisticated Art Deco-style luxury hotel named after Scottish essayist, Thomas Carlyle. While it has seen many owners over the past century, it remains just as iconic. The... View Article

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If you know just how luxurious Baccarat crystal is, then you will adore Baccarat Hotel New York’s Midtown flagship. Glistening both outside and in, the Gilles & Boissier-designed hotel exudes French elegance, with pops of red roses and Baccarat crystal fixtures and sculptures at every turn. Not only is the hotel exceptionally lavish, but it’s... View Article

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Located in the Nisantasi district, Park Hyatt Istanbul is surrounded by Istanbul’s trendiest bars and restaurants as well as some of the city’s best shopping streets. Also close to iconic sites such as the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, it is the perfect location if you wish to explore the city. Guests can eat... View Article

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Placed high above the city, Raffles Istanbul offers amazing views above the Bosphorus as well the expected high level of luxury. The building’s modern architecture is complemented by a range of contemporary art pieces. It is also the best-placed hotel for some destination shopping as it is attached to the luxury Zorlu Center, a modern... View Article

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Situated in the trendy Nisantasi district, St. Regis Istanbul offers its usual level of exceptional service and world-class facilities in the city’s most vibrant neighborhood. Guests are welcomed to relax in the Atrium or the well-stocked library before dining in one of the two excellent on-site restaurants. They have a choice between Wolfgang Puck’s signature... View Article

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Located in the center of the historic Akaretler Row Houses, a hip and trendy district, the W Hotel offers 136 guest rooms and specialty suites, equipped with everything you need to stay connected, with a cool east-meets-west vibe. Guests can also take advantage of a personal chauffeured shopping service to the boutiques and up-and-coming designer... View Article

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A stunning example of neoclassical architecture, it is hard to believe that Four Seasons Sultanahmet was once a bleak Ottoman jailhouse for intellectual dissidents. Located on Tevkifhane Sokak, ‘Jailhouse Street’, the Sultanahmet still bears the inscription Dersaadet Cinayet Tevkifhanesi, ‘Capital City Murder Jail’, on its main gate. The prison exercise yard has been reincarnated as... View Article

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Synonymous with luxury and style, enjoy an elegant afternoon in the hotel’s Bleu Lounge, which has a retractable glass roof so guests can enjoy the views year-round. Sip on lab-inspired cocktails while listening to a carefully created music selection. For dinner try the fine dining experience at Atelier Real Food. Dishes are designed to highlight... View Article

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Once the residence of Ottoman Sultans, the Çıragan Palace Kempinski opened as a hotel in 1990. With its extensive gardens, the Palace is a peaceful oasis in the bustling city. Infused with artwork and creativity, including a ground floor art gallery, garden sculpture gallery, classical music concerts and regular book readings by renowned authors, the... View Article

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The Pera Palace Hotel opened in 1895 to provide luxury accommodation for the elite traveling to Istanbul on the newly extended Orient Express. Restored and re-opened in 2010, this distinguished hotel remains a worthy destination for today’s elite. Agatha Christie regularly visited the Pera Palace and was sufficiently inspired to write her bestseller ‘Murder on... View Article

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