The 34-storey building is situated on the European side of Istanbul, between the business districts of Levent and Taksim. As well as close proximity to cultural and historical sites, the hotel is within walking distance of upscale restaurants, shopping malls and high-end boutiques, while downtown destinations such as Taksim Square and Grand bazaar are located minutes away.

“We are delighted to open this magnificent hotel Istanbul and build on our strong portfolio in Turkey,” commented Amy McPherson, President and Managing Director for Marriott International in Europe. “Over the past few years we have seen robust growth in Turkey, where six of our 11 hotel brands in Europe are represented, demonstrating the growing strength of our portfolio of brands.”

The 259 guestrooms feature luxurious furnishings, modern amenities and views across the city to the Bosphorus and Golden Horn. A health club and spa offers a large high-tech gym, indoor swimming pool, tennis court, Turkish bath, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms.

Guests can enjoy three distinct food and beverage experiences within the hotel. The Dish Room Restaurant is a light and airy space specialising in Mediterranean cuisine and offering an outdoor terrace and lounge bar. The Terrace Bar is a welcoming outside space that comes alive at night with live DJ music, while the Great Room Lounge and My Bar offer an array of more substantial menu items, made to order in the open oven.

“Last year, we began a journey to transform our signature Marriott Hotels brand and introduce innovations across every part of the guest experience in response to the changing needs of the new generation of traveller.  Everything from technology and design to meetings is being revitalised and we are very proud that the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli showcases many of these innovations and represents a new standard for the brand,” concluded McPherson

The refreshed guest experience begins on arrival, with the option of a quick and convenient check-in via smartphone. Almost 350 Marriott hotels globally offer both digital check-in and check-out, giving guests increased flexibility.

In addition, technology has been injected into the meetings experience with Red Coat Direct, a digital concierge that allows organisers to edit meeting requests with the touch of a button. The new digital services will complement the hotel’s 1,300m² of meeting space.

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