Our Readers' Favorite City Hotels in Europe of 2023
"A perennial favorite, this regal hotel in Istanbul’s Old City recently unveiled a top-to-bottom refurbishment that preserved its historic neoclassical architecture while also bringing a host of fresh offerings. Updates include a magnificent redesign of the 65 rooms and suites. Guests can admire the Turkish contemporary and Ottoman period art and handwoven Turkish Kilim textiles on display throughout the hotel. A pastry shop in the lobby offers sweet Turkish delicacies, as well as an exquisite afternoon tea service, and a landscaped courtyard has the new restaurant Avlu. The newly constructed Kurna Spa is a must-visit, with regular treatment rooms and two hammam rooms, creating a true oasis amid the bustle of the neighborhood. As another reader described it, the hotel is simply “perfect.”" - Travel + Leisure Editors
