"A 41-story luxury tower might not be what first springs to mind when you picture Istanbul — nor, indeed, the word “quasar” — but why not? This city, despite the depth of its history, is as modern as any other major metropolis, and the Fairmont Quasar Istanbul, in the Mecidiyeköy business district, is the very picture of the modern luxury hotel, from its sleek and eclectic rooms and suites to its wide-ranging selection of upscale restaurants and bars." - Tablet Hotels