Istanbul’s Largest Hotel & Conference Center Begins Welcoming Guests

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Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center, Istanbul’s largest hotel,today welcomes guests for the first time. With 829 guest rooms and suites, as well as 12,000 square meters of event space, the hotel builds on Hilton’s legacy of almost 60 yearsin Turkey,extending its world renowned service to travelers in one of Istanbul’s most thriving neighborhoods.The stylish hotel, designed by award winning GA Design of London, offers significant scale and stretches a magnificent 34 floors high. Hilton Istanbul Bomonti is adjacent to a new shopping and entertainment destination which is being created from the historic Bomonti Beer Factorysite. The hotel provides guests with the perfect location to explore tourist hotspots on the European side of the city, as well as new retail, entertainment and dining optionsset to open on its doorstep.

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center offers an unparalleled option for major conferences and events with the largest pillar free ballroom in the city and the ability to serve in excess of 6,350 guests at any one time. The hotel features state-of-the-art meetings technology including digital check-in screens andiRoom applications for event planners; as well as outdoor terraces ideal for weddings and social occasions.

Opening as part of the hotel is Turkey’s first eforea: spa at Hilton, offering more than 3,300 square meters of wellbeing space with 14 treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and 500 square meter gym with studio. eforea: spa at Hilton Istanbul Bomonti features globally renowned products such asKerstin Florian, Vitaman and Alessandro. Guests will be able to enjoy signature treatments such as the eforea Signature Correcting Facial andeforea Signature Full Body Repair, as well as VIP treatments suites featuring Sweet Memory and BomontiHammam Dreamrituals for couples.

A must visit for visitors and residents of Istanbul will be Cloud 34, a social hub serving a range of small plates, international drinks and cocktails throughout the day and evening.Offering a contemporary and sophisticated interior on the 34th floor, guests will be able to relax and socialize whilst enjoying the breathtaking views across Istanbul and the Bosphorus.

All-day dining concept The Globe serves an array of local and international cuisines and features four live cooking stations with chefs creating Turkish, Western Grill, Sushi and Thai cuisine. Executive Chef,YannisManikis, has recruited a brigade of talented chefs originating from locations such as France, Greece, India and the USA.

Hilton Istanbul Bomonti will also offer the opulent surrounding of the Grand Lobby, serving Turkish coffee, hot and cold drinks to refresh and relax as well as lighter bites throughout the day. Eligible hotel guests will also be able to enjoy an Executive Lounge with views across the city.

Daniel Fountain / 10.01.2014

Editor, Hotel Designs

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