The first Turkish member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul ensures a wonderful and unforgettable times with its mystique style. Fascinating natural view, bright light shadows along the day and night adorn the Ciragan Palace Kempinski in a sweet harmony. The former Sultan’s palace reflects a harmonious blending of the old and the new amid elegant surroundings, lavish décor and every modern convenience for both the leisure and the business traveler. The Ciragan Palace Kempinski offers resort ambience in the center of the city, conveniently located on the Bosphorus, 25 km from Airport and close to Istanbul’s business districts as well as its historic and cultural sites. Since its original opening as a hotel in 1991, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski has hosted heads of state, royalty, movie stars and celebrities. Its guest book contains the names of many esteemed luminaries drawn to the beauty of the hotel’s architecture and interiors and the attention to detail that influences every aspect of the property’s superb operation. The adjoining hotel offers 284 rooms and 20 suites, including the luxurious Pasha and Presidential. Guest occupying one of the newly renovated 11 VIP suites including one of the largest in Europe-Sultan Suite (458 sqm and one of the biggest Bang & Olufsen Plazma 65 inch display in living room) that has been located in a real palace, in which sultans lived in ancient times, enjoy private butler service, unlimited use of the health club and other luxuries. Head Chef, Rudolph Van Nunen, leads the culinary race in Istanbul, introducing Turkish fusion to the city and developing modern cutting edge menus to complement ancient Ottoman cuisine. All restaurants offer a balcony or terrace overlooking the Bosphorus and seat between 90 and 200 diners. In the Palace, the elegant and award-winning Tuðra Restaurant specialises in traditional Ottoman cuisine – a balcony is open during summer months. In the Hotel, Laledan Restaurant serves Fish & Mezze concept during lunch and dinner and it is open for breakfast. The Gazebo Lounge & Restaurant (open 24 hours) serves light snacks and afternoon Turkish famous high tea. Gazebo is also the hotel’s private patisserie, specialising in traditional Turkish delicacies, innovative chocolate sculptures and French pastries serves. The Ciragan Bar is a traditional English-style cigar bar, open daily from 18 pm to 2 am. In the summer time, there is a Barbecue in the Rose Garden that is open everyday. Boutique shops, business service center, Ciragan Palace Kempinski SPA managed by Sanitas, Historical Turkish Bath-Hammam, total of newly renovated 20 function rooms (cater for all events ranging from 30 to 1000 delegates) luxurious van, helicopter, boat and limousine transfers are the other special services and facilities.
* Please be advised there is a fee for early departures.Once the residence of the last Ottoman Sultans, Ciragan is waiting for you with five-star standards...Tugra Restaurant: The award-winning Tugra Restaurant, famous for its refined classical Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine is back after a complete renovation. Tuðra Restaurant welcomes its guests with its new decoration with Ottoman motifs of clove and tulip in beige, blue and brown and its new menu, prepared after a detailed research. The new authentic menu will bring the guests back in time with Kabuni, Lamb Külbasti, Testi Kebab, Mahmudiye and many more… After coffee, the traditional candy stick trolley “Macun” will appear. * Gazebo: Ideal for friendly meetings with its marvellous Bosphorus view, delicious light snacks and traditional afternoon tea with live music. Live entertainment in the afternoon and in the evening. * Laledan: Unforgettable tastes in a spectacular setting with the Laledan Buffets. * Tugra: Experience Turkish fine dinning and discover traditional Ottoman cuisine. * Ciragan Bar: While indulging in your favorite drink, you can relax and listen to live Jazz-Piano music in the Ciragan Bar. * Ciragan Brunch at Bellini: Ciragan Brunch at Bellini between 10 am - 4 pm. Advance reservation is required. * Wine Cellar: Wine Cellar is located in the Historical Ottoman Palace. Open daily for personalised visits and wine tastings by the sommelier. * Full health club facilities available at no charge to hotel guests, except massage and body scrubbing. Open from 7am - 11pm, with spa service from 9am - 10pm. Facilities include sauna, jacuzzi, indoor and heated outdoor swimming pools as well as a Turkish Bath. * For your conventions, wedding, product presentation, receptions, cocktail/lunch, institutional events, conferences, film set, fashion shows, meetings, banquets, publicity, stand, friends, art auctions, video conferences, exhibitions, celebrations, congresses, family, promotions, public relations, seminars, parties, incentives, private dinners, press conferences, 4 being in the Hotel section, rest located in the Palace, there are 18 function rooms in total from 50 sqm up to 947 sqm with a height of 2.70 m -7.00 m.Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus in a very convenient location between the districts of Besiktas and Ortakoy, a 45 minute drive from the airport. Included in nearby attractions is the area of Taksim a well known entertainment district of cinemas, restaurants and nightclubs.* The hotel has 284 rooms and 20 suites. All rooms with sliding windows. Most rooms with spacious balcony Generously sized working desk Inroom control system through telephone Dual - line telephones (internet and outline).