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brilliant hotel
our hotel stay was marvellous.the service was amongst the best we've had in hotels
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jonnyboy
- Oct 26, 2009
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Absolutely wonderful Hotel. The rooms were beautiful with spectaclular views of the Bosphorous. ...
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Almost medicare
- Sep 25, 2009
Royal accommodations on the Bosphorus
The Ciragan Palace Kempinski lives up to its royal name. The building was once an Ottoman palace and, later, became the Parliament. Now the building is one of Istanbul’s most luxurious hotels. Ciragan’s setting on the European banks of the Bosphorus is just as beautiful as the hotel itself. For guests who crave a true getaway, the hotel’s gardens, sculpture and art galleries, spa and Turkish hamam offer ultimate relaxation. Other hotel amenities include swimming pools, a fitness center, and a wide variety of restaurants.Highlights
- Once the site of an Ottoman palace
- Private balconies overlooking stunning views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul
- Extensive spa menu and 24-fitness service
- Selection of function rooms available for meetings and conferences
Rooms
The Ciragan is home to 303 guest rooms and suites with full amenities. The decor blends jewel tones, beautiful wood furniture, and fine fabrics. The accommodations feature private balconies that look out on the Bosphorus, former Palace gardens, Yildiz Park, or Istanbul itself.Features
The spa and wellness offers pure indulgence with two pools, a whirlpool, a Turkish hamam, and a 24-hour fitness center. The Sanitas Spa menu treatments include the Asian Spell (a Balinese deep-pressure massage), the Mer & Sens hot stone spa ritual, and one that combines an exfoliation treatment in the Turkish hamam with caviar and champagne in the relaxation room.The hotel’s restaurant options include Laledan Restaurant, which serves a buffet breakfast and Sunday brunch, Gazebo Lounge for continental breakfast, afternoon tea, and all-day dining, classic Turkish and Ottoman cuisine at Tugra Restaurant, the summer-only Ciragan Bosphorus Barbeque, and Ciragan Bar, which is open from October to April.
Other amenities include airport transfer by boat, helicopter, or limousine. The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access.
Transportation
- Istanbul International Ataturk Airport (15.5 mi/25 km)
- Sabiha Gokcen Airport (24.9 mi/40 km)
Nearby attractions
- Ataturk Cultural Center (2.1 mi/3.4 km)
- Istanbul Modern Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km)
- Spice Bazaar (4 mi/6.4 km)
- Blue Mosque (4.1 mi/6.5 km)
- Topkapi Palace (4.2 mi/6.8 km)
Business
- 24-hour business center offers equipment rental and secretarial services
- Complimentary wireless Internet access
- Conference and event facilities accommodate groups of up to 1100 people
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Rooms
- SUPERIOR - ROOM
- Superior Bosphorus View Room
(32-34 sqm)
A Superior Bosphorus View Room is 34 square meters in the hotel building and has a 45 degree angle view of the Bosphorus. The room has a seating area, a working desk, sliding windows, a safety box, and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. Most rooms have balconies with chairs and a coffee table. Family rooms with a sofa bed are also available (no balcony for this type). - STANDARD - ROOM
- A Park View Room is 34 square meters, in the hotel building facing the Yildiz Park across the street. The room has a seating area, a working desk, sliding windows, a safety box and a bathroom with bathtub and shower. No extra bed allowed in this room type.
- DELUXE - GUEST_ROOM
- Located at hotel building - 1 King or 2 Twin Beds. Sea view with double balconies with a straight, setback Bosphorus View between the two wings of the hotel. Spacious room features a seating area and an executive style working desk. 22 inch TV and inroom control system with dual telephone lines are available. Wireless internet access, daily local and international newspapers available. These rooms can host a maximum of 3 guets. 65sqm
- GRAND - GUEST_ROOM
- Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View room
Located at hotel building - 1 King or 2 Twin Beds. Panoramic sea view. Balcony has the view of the 19th century Ottoman Palace also the historical district at Asian Side behind the water as well as the historical peninsula, Bosphorus Bridge and the Tower of Maiden. Spacious room features a sitting area and an executive style working desk, 22 inch TV, in room control system through dual telephone line. Wireless internet access. Daily local and internationa newspapers. These rooms can host a maximum of 3 guests. 50 sqm
Hotel Map
Ciragan Caddesi No:32 Besiktas, Istanbul, 34349
- Area served
- Ciragan Palace Kempinski 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, 10 minutes drive to Taksim.
- Nearby airports
- 1)Ataturk/Yesilkov International Airport
2)SABIHA GOKCEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - Area description
- Suberbly positioned overlooking the Bosphorus. 25 kilometers to the Atatürk international airport, four kilometers to the business centre. Close to all the major tourist attractions of Istanbul.
Amenities
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Free parking
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Spa services
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Palaces 16 newly renovated function rooms, plus the 4 rooms at the hotel containing the state-of-the-art-technology provide unparalleled comfort to ensure the most productive and absolutely flawless meetings ands events of any kind accommodating from 10 to 1000 people.
20 meeting rooms, (1200 max. Capacity). Overhead projector, projection screen, whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart, barcovision, sound system, microphone, video player, DVD player, television, fax, light system, simultaneous translation system. 2 VIP rooms, Ballroom with a capacity of 1025 m2, 2 Fair / Exhibition areas
Dining
- Çiragan Bosphorus Barbeque
- Barbeque just by the Bosphorus...
Çiragan Bosphorus Barbeque. It's what Istanbul's summer is for.
Smell of the vibrating Istanbul night life...
Begin the evening with our Summer Lounges cocktail of sunset, conversation and Lychee or Blueberry Mojitos. Then follow our tantalizing aromas to your waterside table right by the Bosphorus, where you can sample fish and meat grilled in styles handpicked from Turkey and around the world accompanied with live DJ performance and saxophone sets.
Çiragan Bosphorus Barbeque is open during summer from 19:00 to 23:00 hrs, with the Lounge serving drinks until 1am. - Çiragan Bar
- A perfect place to finish your evening...
Leave a hectic day behind you with a relaxing drink at the Çiragan Bar...
Choose one of the signature cocktails, prime malt whiskies or cognacs
Çiragan Bar is open every night from 18:00 to 02:00 hrs. - Laledan Restaurant
- Breakfast: Start an energetic day with the award winning buffet containing 400 delicious items fromTurkish, Japanese and Arabic cuisine and a la carte egg menu where 50% of the ingredients are organic.
Lunch & Dinner: The smell of the delicious fresh fish and mouth watering mezze (appetizer) coming from Aegean region with 20 different kinds of raki... In a lovely terrace, comfortable atmosphere or separate Iznik room where you can have a meeting for lunch and dinner ... Mediterranean came to the Bosphorus!
Brunch: Can not wait for the Sunday to enjoy the classic European brunch with the Turkish highlights in a resort like atmosphere with the family... Kids are having fun while tasting the flavors prepared especially for them at the buffets adjusted to their size, baking cookies with our chefs and playing at the play room with the clown!
Laledan is open daily from 06:30 to 23:00 hrs.
*Only open for breakfast and brunch on Sundays - Gazebo Lounge
- The place to see and to be seen
With its superb location right by the Bosphorus, wide terrace and sumptuous High Tea, the Gazebo Lounge is the hotspot of Istanbul.
A cup of coffee or a meal? Sushi and crepe prepared right before your eyes? Delicious cakes and chocolate at their private display? All available.
Indulge in the High Tea buffet between 15:00 - 18:00 hrs everyday. A variety of delicious hot & cold, sweet & salty items all served with the Turkish hospitality, and a glass of sparkling wine with live music.
Gazebo Lounge is open daily between 06:00- 24:00 hrs. - Tugra Restaurant
- Rediscovered Classic Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine
Explore Istanbuls most exquisite, most romantic restaurant experience Tugra, on the first floor of the historical Çiragan Palace.
The feast begins with the ambience rich Ottoman décor, live classical Turkish music and the ever-stirring backdrop of the Bosphorus. For the full effect, ask for a table on Tugras summer terrace, lit by the moon, a candle and the Bosphorus Bridge.
With specialties like Lamb Külbasti and Testi Kebab, Tugras modern classic menu with lightened-up forgotten classic Turkish and Otoman cuisine recepies will take you back to the Sultans most glorious era. And, later, the traditional candy stick trolley "Macun" will take you to sweet dreams.
Tugra Restaurant is currently open from Thursday to Sunday between 19:00 - 23:00.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (6)
Ratings and reviews for Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
- All travelers (6) 4.8 / 5
- Business (1) 5 / 5
- Couples (3) 4.7 / 5
- Families (1) 5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.3
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 3.8
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Would recommend
Unforgettable trip to Istanbul
The location of the hotel and our room was excellent, exceptional service at every stage during our stay. Bosphorus view and Food was excellent during our stay at ciragan hotel kempinski.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
Shopping tour in Grandbazaar was fantastic by a professional personal shopper who works for [@] they did a great job for us by arranging private tour and private bosphorus cruise tour.
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Would recommend
brilliant hotel
our hotel stay was marvellous.the service was amongst the best we've had in hotels
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
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Would recommend
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Absolutely wonderful Hotel. The rooms were beautiful with spectaclular views of the Bosphorous. The infinity swimming pool area was majestic. The service was prompt, warm and efficient. One of the nicest places we have stayed. Recooment highly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Ulus was excellent with a great menu and fabulous view.
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Would recommend
Enhance your Istanbul experience
The hotel offers wonderful views over the Bosphorous and the Palace. The surrounding landscape is beautifully made up and well kept, and the facilities (sauna, hammam, wet areas) are very clean, in excellent condition.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
best in istambul
one of the best
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
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Would recommend
the best hotel in istanbul and
the best hotel in istanbul and one of the best in the world
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4