Raffles Istanbul is a 5-star hotel in

Istanbul Istanbul is the List of largest cities and towns in Turkey, largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With Demographics of Istanbul, a population over , it is home to 18% of the Demographics ...

that is managed by

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. The hotel opened on September 1, 2014. Designed by Emre Arolat & Tabanlıoğlu Architecture, the hotel has a height of , making it one of Istanbul’s most noticeable buildings.

History

In 2007, the Zorlu Center project started with the purchase of the property. After several years of construction, Raffles Istanbul was opened on September 1, 2014. The hotel is part of the Zorlu Center which consists of residences, offices, a shopping mall, and a performing arts center. The hotel itself hosts an art collection of around 200 pieces from both international and local artists. The hotel also includes a ballroom with a capacity of 1,200 people and is directly linked to the Performing Arts Center.

Restaurants

Raffles Istanbul has 8 food and beverage outlets.

Recreational facilities

Raffles Istanbul has an array of recreational facilities: * One of Istanbul's largest spas which is 3000 square metres * 3 Turkish Hamams /

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* Indoor & Outdoor pool

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