Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul

Posh hotel offering Asian/Mediterranean dining, a cocktail bar, an indoor pool & a spa. A 3-minute walk from Beşıktaş terminal, this chic, romantic hotel overlooks the Bosphorus Strait. It’s 6 km from Hagia Sophia. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the posh rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, tea and coffeemakers, minibars, sitting areas and marble bathrooms. The 2-level, luxe suites add verandas with strait views, living rooms and DVD players. Amenities include an elegant Asian/Mediterranean restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, a casual lobby lounge with tea and light fare, and a cocktail bar. A spa has a heated indoor pool, a hammam, massages and an exercise room. Breakfast is extra. Parking is offered.