Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler opens in Turkey
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has opened the first Le Méridien hotel in Turkey, Istanbul named Le Méridien Istanbul Etiler.
The hotel, encompassing 34 floors, has been designed by Turkish architect Emre Arolat. It comprises three separate blocks which are vertically stacked and replicate the neighbouring buildings in Etiler. The structure gradually dons a transparent form as it ascends while allowing glimpses of the Bosphorus and the surrounding city. The design of the interior portion of the building has been conceived by Turkish designer Sinan Kafadar.
The hotel houses 259 guest rooms which include 21 long-stay residence suites. All the rooms sport floor-to-ceiling windows which offer views of Bosphorus and the city. The chic-styled guestrooms have been equipped with Le Méridien Bed, a docking station, rainforest shower and a separate bathtub. The property also incorporates 2000 square metres of meeting area. It includes a ballroom spanning 766 square metres, as well as nine individual rooms.
The hotel consists of a spa with eight treatment rooms, a Turkish Hammam, an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, and an advanced fitness centre. The hotel also comprises the Le Méridien Hub. The hub is a modern take on the conventional lobby design and transforms it into a social gathering zone. The property further includes the Latitude Bar all-day restaurant, and a rooftop bar offering 360-degree city views.
