THE RITZ-CARLTON, ISTANBUL * * * * *
The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul is a luxury hotel located in the heart of Istanbul, in the prestigious Dolmabahce district, overlooking the Bosphorus. Many of the city's cultural sites are within walking distance of the hotel. Istanbul airport is just a 40-minute drive away. The hotel offers 243 rooms, including 21 suites, 39 Ritz-Carlton Club rooms and 1 Ritz-Carlton suite. Meeting facilities include 5 meeting rooms, 1 boardroom and a ballroom that can be divided into 3 sections. Dining facilities include Atelier Real Food for dinner, Atelier Lounge for breakfast and lunch, Bleu Lounge & Grill for all-day dining and cocktails, and the Living Room offering a warm, relaxing atmosphere. The hotel also offers a full-service spa with a Turkish hammam, a hammam suite for couples, an indoor pool and fitness center, as well as an open-air terrace with contemporary Jacuzzis, a sunbathing terrace, massage rooms and an infinity pool.