The hotel is located in the center of the city in a park setting on the European banks of the Bosphorus. The spacious gardens of the hotel were previously the gardens of the Dolmabahce Palace, which was the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Situated on a wooded hilltop, the hotel commands panoramic views of the Bosphorus, Asian coast and the old city of Istanbul. Sixty-five percent of the guest rooms and most of the public space offer spectacular views of the Bosphorus. The elegant, full-of-light decoration of the hotel creates a relaxing ambience.

600 rooms, 1200 beds, 19 suites: All rooms with private bathroom, direct dial telephone, music, satellite tv, air conditioning, minibar, hairdryer, voice mail, central heating and computer hook-up.

Our Summit Terrace is located adjacent to the Summit Restaurant and serves cocktails overlooking the Bosphorus. During the summer we open the Terrace for guests to enjoy refreshing drinks outside.Indoor and outdoor swimming pools childrens section, Turkish bath, sauna, massage, fitness center, beauty parlour, playing ground for children, 65-acres of park land, golf simulator, jacuzzis, 3 tennis courts, jogging track, skin care, solarium, aerobics, dance, fencing, yoga and step classes, 9 restaurants, bar and dancing, meeting rooms and ball rooms.