"Opened in summer 2021, this Bosphorus-front hotel feels like an exclusive urban resort with about 100 serene rooms, sparkling pools, a palatial spa, and an indoor-outdoor design by Tihany Design. Its dining scene draws a fashionable crowd—sushi at the sceny Novikov is a favorite of the city’s well-heeled set, while Olea serves Italian pizzas and pastas enjoyed to views of ferries and the calls to prayer across the water. An outpost of Hakkasan offering neo-Cantonese fusion and creative dim sum is expected to open in summer, further expanding the property’s culinary appeal." - Anya von Bremzen