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About Swissôtel the Bosphorus Istanbul
Located in Istanbul's city center, Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul, is a high-rise hotel situated on a wooded hill amid 65acres of historic gardens, which were once part of the Dolmabahçe Palace grounds, home to the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The hotel offers panoramic views of the Bosporus River, the Asian coast of Istanbul, and the old city center. Istanbul's historic sites and main shopping district are right nearby.
Rooms and suites have high-tech amenities such as high-speed Internet access, satellite TVs, and DVD players, and the property's restaurants serve international cuisines including Turkish, Swiss, and Japanese. Business travelers can take advantage of the Swissoffice Business Center, which provides office facilities and equipment. After a day of meetings and sightseeing, guests can relax with a spa treatment at the Amrita Spa and Wellness, which has two swimming pools (including one for children) and an authentic Turkish bath.
Location
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ADDRESS
Bayıldım Cad. No. 2 Macka
Istanbul, 34357
Turkey
Phone: 00800 2888 8882
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Amenities at the 4,000-square-foot Amrita Spa and Wellness include an outdoor pool with a separate children's section, a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, a gym with cardiovascular equipment, a sauna, a solarium, and a traditional Turkish bath. There are 14 treatment rooms for services including anti-aging programs, hot stone therapies, cellulite and beauty treatments, mud wraps, herbal and flower baths, chromatographic saunas, detox programs, hydrotherapy, Watsu aquatic massages, and steam bath aromatherapy.
Staff members are trained in Western and Eastern spa techniques and use all-natural products. One of the spa's signature services is the Amrita Signature Massage, a Balinese full-body massage treatment, which begins with a foot-washing ceremony.
Hair/Nail Services
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Manicures
Pedicures
Fitness & Activities
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Aerobics
Personal Training
Pilates with Mat
Pilates with Reformer
Spinning
Yoga Classes
Water Treatments
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Hydrotherapy
Watsu
Massages
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Couples
Hot Stone
Reflexology
Shiatsu
Thai
Facilities & Amenities
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Concierge
Dry Cleaning
Hammam
Locker Room
Retail Store
Robes Provided
Sauna
Showers
Slippers Provided
Steam Room
Swimming Pool
Toiletries Available
Whirlpool, Jacuzzi
Body Wraps
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Cellulite
Mud
Slimming
Facials
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Anti-aging
Men's
Body Scrubs
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Salt Scrub
Swissôtel the Bosphorus Istanbul
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Sleek SpaBy SharonU | December 10, 2010
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Location & Hours
Business Address
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Swissôtel the Bosphorus Istanbul
Bayıldım Cad. No. 2 Macka
Istanbul, 34357
Turkey
Phone: 00800 2888 8882
Travel Information
- The hotel is a half-hour drive from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.
- Minimum age in the spa is 16.
- The coldest month is January, with high temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low temperatures around 2°C (36°F), and the warmest month is July, with high temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
- Pets are not permitted.
Facilities & Amenities
Facilities
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Retail Shop
Sauna
Toiletries Available
Steam Room
Showers
Changing/Locker Rooms
Jacuzzi
Amenities
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Slippers Provided
Concierge
Changing/Locker Rooms
Robes Provided
Dry Cleaning
Retail Shop
Rooms & Dining
There are 600 rooms and suites with views of the grounds or the Bosporus River. Amenities include TVs with satellite broadcasting and DVD players, high-speed Internet access, printer/fax, minibar, individual climate control, and marble bathrooms with complimentary in-room toiletries. Rooms and suites range in size from 38 square meters (Classic Park View Room) to 54 square meters (Crest Corner Bosporus View Room). The hotel has two presidential suites, each with in-room Jacuzzi, Molton Brown amenities, FM stereo radio, flat-screen TV, espresso machine, complimentary one-suit pressing, Bose iPod docking station, and Bang & Olufsen surround-sound system. Guests staying in the Swiss Business Executive Rooms (38 square meters) can take advantage of the Swiss Executive Club Lounge, which provides a wide range of services and amenities including its own meeting room and private reception area, an upgraded continental breakfast, all-day appetizers buffet, refreshments and evening drinks.
On Sundays at Café Swiss, the Çapan Music Band performs and guests can sample an international brunch created by Chef Manuel Evan Sotomayer. Chalet is housed in a 100-year-old wooden chalet from Switzerland, complete with a fireplace, and the menu focuses on Swiss fondues and other local dishes. Miyako is decorated in traditional Japanese style with views of a Japanese garden and offers FarEastern delicacies, with a sushi bar and teppanyaki grills. Open in the winter, Gaja is the hotel's fine dining restaurant, offering homemade cocktails and a DJ for entertainment after 11 p.m. Guests can enjoy nightly jazz and Latin music at Les Ambassadeurs Bar and afternoon tea and cocktails in the Lobby Lounge, or take in the view and a drink on the Gaja rooftop.
Food Options
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Vegetarian
Serves Alcohol
Organic
Vegan
Portion Control
Activities
At the Swissôtel The Bosphorus guests can unwind with a spa treatment at Amrita Spa and Wellness, work out on the cardiovascular equipment in the gym or take a dip in the outdoor pool (with a separate children's section) or the heated indoor pool. The property's grounds provide opportunities for hiking, and the hotel has three tennis courts on-site. Also conveniently on-site are a shopping arcade, bookstore, florist, and hair salon. The Swissoffice Business Center fulfills every need of the business traveler, with secretarial assistance, telecommunications equipment, personal computers, translation services, courier and notary services, private office space, cell phone rental, and business information. Meeting space, encompassing 5,900 quare meters and 28 function rooms, is available.
Sightseeing options in the area include holy sites such as the Blue Mosque, built in the 17th century by Sultan Ahmet, and Hagia Sophia, built between 532 BC to 537 BC; Topkapi Palace, the official and primary residence of the Ottoman Turks; the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest covered markets in the world; and the Istanbul Modern Art Gallery.
Facilities & Amenities
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Slippers Provided
Concierge
Retail Shop
Sauna
Toiletries Available
Steam Room
Changing/Locker Rooms
Showers
Changing/Locker Rooms
Robes Provided
Jacuzzi
Dry Cleaning
Retail Shop
