Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus (Istanbul, Turkey)

Four Seasons Istanbul at The Bosphorus is a 5 star hotel that opened in 2008. It is housed in a former 19th century palace and sits right on the edge of the Bosphorus – the river that divides Europe and Asia and many of its rooms have views across the water to the hills of Asia. There are 170 rooms, which include 25 suites. All of the rooms come equipped with the standard amenities that one would expect to find in a hotel of this class including a wireless Internet connection and plasma TV screens. Dining options include the Aqua restaurant that offers Mediterranean cuisine or there is the Pool Bar and Grill. Drinks are also available in the lobby bar. For business travellers there are conference/meeting rooms and relaxation seekers are catered for via a wellness centre that provides a range of different treatments. The reception at the Four Seasons Istanbul at The Bosphorus operates around the clock and can provide a range of different services including babysitting, laundry service and room service. A concierge is also on hand to further assist guests.