This cherished landmark sits at the heart of Istanbul’s lively Beyoglu district and has welcomed guests since 1895, including Ernest Hemingway, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Alfred Hitchcock and Agatha Christie, who wrote ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ while staying in her favourite room, number 411. The Pera Palace sympathetically retains the elegance of this gilded age, from its neo-classical facade to the antiques, crystal chandeliers and ornate detailing.
Its luxurious amenities include an indoor swimming pool, rejuvenating spa, and traditional Turkish hammam. With five restaurants, bars and patisseries, you can enjoy French, Italian and Turkish cuisine at the Agatha Restaurant, English afternoon tea at the atmospheric Kubbeli Lounge, and cocktails at the Orient Bar. The classical decor of the 115 rooms and suites draws on oriental rugs and luxuriously rich furnishings to create a sense of opulence and indulgence, while espresso machines, LCD televisions and roll-top baths add home comforts.
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D Maris Bay stands as a beacon of luxury and natural beauty on Turkey’s stunning Datça Peninsula.
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This tranquil retreat sits amongst fragrant olive groves and cypress trees on Bodrum’s northern coastline, with far-reaching views of the Aegean adding to the sense of being cocooned in nature.
From its hillside setting on the outskirts of Uçhisar, this property commands exceptional views over the rock formations of the picturesque Pigeon Valley to Mt Erciyes in the distance.
Perched on the hills overlooking the chic Türkbükü Bay with its high-end beach clubs, restaurants and hotels, Macakizi offers a glamorous retreat on the northern edge of the Bodrum Peninsula, a 45-minute drive from Bodrum.
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