The Çiragan (pronounced ‘ Chiraan’ ) Palace Kempinski Istanbul was first built out of wood in the late 16th century. Rebuilt in marble in 1857, it was home to Ottoman Sultans and Sadrazams for years. Indeed, this was the residence of the last Ottoman Sultan. Restored to its former glory and turned into a luxury hotel that opened in 1991, the Palace underwent another revamping in 2007 that seamlessly blends its architectural magnificence with the modern comforts of a luxurious lifestyle and the best today’ s technology has to offer.

The original oriental interior characteristics have been given a twist in an eclectic approach unique to the 19th century. The Çiragan Palace Kempinski is the only five-star property in Istanbul to sit on the shores of the Bosphorus. 11 luxury suites occupy the upper story of the Palace where guests have private butler and valet service. The hotel, adjacent to the Palace, offers 304 deluxe bedrooms and suites, all recently redone in opulent fabrics. All rooms and suites have a balcony overlooking either the Bosphorus or Y ld z Park.

For an unforgettable voyage into the heights of indulgence, try the appropriately named Sultan Suite, one of the largest in Europe, with two spacious bedrooms, a vast living room hung with priceless tapestries, a lavish bathroom and a pool-size sunken marble bath.

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