The Peninsula Istanbul offers guests an array of wellness programmes to enhance their energy, de-stress, and find balance. Its 24-hour ‘Life Lived Best’ Wellness Portal means you can access guided meditation, strength and flexibility routines, aromatherapy selfcare rituals and fitness equipment – all from the comfort of your room.

In addition to an outdoor swimming pool located along the Bosphorus waterfront, the hotel offers a 25 sqm indoor pool surrounded by Marmara columns and stylishly lit by overhead domes.

Journeying deeper into The Peninsula’s Spa and Wellness Centre you will find male and female saunas, relaxation rooms and hammams, and a tea lounge for peaceful pre and post-treatment time. Eight private treatment rooms provide a range of therapeutic massage, aromatherapy, and face and body treatments. Bespoke journeys include Sleep Well Awake Well and Detox and Adrenal Boost.

For couples there is a retreat that includes a Subtle Energies massage, while Turkish, Oriental and ‘Serene’ hammam experiences provide the chance to refresh and recharge the body. A Margy’s Signature massage is available on a menu that also includes Hot Stone Therapy, Deep Relief and Blissful Marma massages, while facials can offer the benefits of antioxidants or 24-karat gold as well as protecting from pollution and providing a lifting effect. Body treatments include exfoliation; detoxifying or age-defying body wraps; and anti-cellulite procedures.

For those looking to work their body harder, a spacious fitness centre features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance-training equipment and hosts numerous classes and workshops.

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Each of the 177 rooms and suites at The Peninsula Istanbul features bespoke furnishings with modern takes on traditional Turkish design elements, including wood and mother-of-pearl inlays, kilim-style carpets and sumptuous baths clad in Marmara marble. State-of-the-art in-room technology is paired with round-the-clock access to PenChat, The Peninsula Hotels’ dedicated e-concierge service.

Superior and Deluxe rooms have large picture windows that provide abundant natural light and views over the historic Karaköy district. Deluxe rooms with gardens have delightful 30sqm private terraces that overlook the hotel’s lush landscaping, while Grand Deluxe rooms – some spacious, others more intimate – located in the hotel’s waterfront buildings are also available in a Garden option.

Superior and Deluxe Bosphorus rooms have direct river views and are elegantly fitted out with spacious marble bathrooms with shower enclosures and soaking tubs. Grand Deluxe Bosphorus rooms offer stunning views of the Golden Horn with styles incorporating luxurious textiles and glass-panelled dressing rooms.

Executive suites have separate bedroom and living areas with direct access to the hotel’s indoor and alfresco restaurants and bars, as well as its private boat dock and gardens. Superior suites are located on the second floor with views of the historic architecture of Karaköy. Superior Garden suites have 20sqm terraces to relax on, while Deluxe Garden suites double the size of this outside space.

Executive Bosphorus suites are also available with a terrace – or choose a balcony version with double-height ceilings and first-floor views of the river. Grand and Premier Bosphorus suites are equipped with luxe living areas, sofa beds and even telescopes for gazing out across the rooftops of the Old Town.

To complete the accommodation offering, the third-floor Art suite is decorated with exclusive works; the penthouse Rooftop Garden suite has a sweeping 180-degree rooftop terrace; and the Peninsula suite is the limit of opulence with a baby grand piano, private hammam and pool areas and a screening room.

Dining at The Peninsula Istanbul revolves around two main venues: the Lobby and Gallada restaurant.

In the elegant, double-height Lobby you can be seated in the main or mezzanine level to enjoy all-day Mediterranean-influenced fare as well as the Signature Peninsula Afternoon Tea. The Lobby also hosts live music and seating spills out onto a sweeping outdoor terrace with river views amid the landscaped gardens.

Located on the rooftop, Gallada serves a sophisticated menu bursting with Turk-Asian flavours and inventiveness. Inspired by the captivating flavours of ancient Silk Road cuisine from Turkey through Central Asia to China, chef Fatih Tutak promises a unique gastronomic experience in the heart of Istanbul.

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