Nish Palas Istanbul Hotel opens doors to guests

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Nish Palas Istanbul, as part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, has officially opened its doors, marking the entry into Turkey for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.

Located in Nişantaşı, one of Istanbul’s oldest and most exciting neighbourhoods, sits the 45-room boutique hotel, which boasts a restaurant, bar, spa and a variety of meeting rooms.

“We are thrilled to open a hotel in one of Istanbul’s most upscale and creative neighbourhoods with an experience that embraces the city’s rich cultural history and charm,” said Cantekin Temizer, general manager of Nish Palas Istanbul.

“With a team who is most knowledgeable and passionate about this area, we look forward to providing guests with an extraordinary and inspiring stay.”

The Nişantaşı neighborhood is now known for its one-of-a-kind designer boutiques, lively restaurants and story-worthy art galleries, making it a perfect setting for the new hotel.

The hotel will be the postmodern interpretation of a typical historical apartment, known as a ‘palas’, which offers a rooftop bar, overlooking the Bosphorus strait.

Meanwhile, guests will be able to enjoy some authentic Mediterranean cuisine inside the Glens restaurant, with an option to sit on the open terrace overlooking Istanbul’s popular Abdi Ipekci Street.

Launched in 2016, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt is a global collection of unique and independent properties that promise to create story-worthy and shareable experiences for the modern traveller.

Katy Phillips / 22.05.2018

Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand. During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.

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