The latest and greatest place to stay in magical Istanbul is the newly restored Pera Palace, which has just re-opened following a two year, 23 million Euro restoration. The Pera Palace Hotel first opened in 1892 as the first luxury hotel in the Ottoman Empire, providing the last stopover in the East for passengers onboard The Orient Express.
The Palace is rumored to be the inspiration for Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" and hosted dozens of famous guests in its heyday. It was also the first building in Istanbul to offer electricity, hot running water and an elevator.
Today the Pera Palace features 115 rooms including 16 suites named after the hotel’s most illustrious guests, including Mustafa Kemal Atatürk; Agatha Christie; the Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz...
Park Hyatts are taking over the world! But not that we’re complaining. This chain of hotels is always stylishly designed, with great rooms and funky bars and restaurants. The latest and greatest hotel is the 
If you’re looking to plan a few days in Istanbul shoppping and eating before heading off to one of Turkey's glorious beaches, check into the new 
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