A beautifully designed hotel with its own art gallery, The Sofa Hotel & Residences is in the middle of Nisantasi, Istanbul's hippest district.
EXPERIENCE
If location is everything, The Sofa Hotel & Residences, in Istanbul's main shopping and restaurant zone, is the place to be.
The Sofa seamlessly combines Istanbul's heritage with modern luxury. Rooms and suites are adorned with specially designed sofas (how appropriate), plus rain showers, personalized letterhead, and ... well, you get the picture. Just press the "Anytime, Anything" button 24 hours a day and staff will take care of whatever you need.
Art aficionados love Art*8, a studio space showcasing local and international artists (also a great meeting venue.) And the Sofa has its own Spa & Wellness Centre, with Turkish Hammam Baths, stress removal programs, and a range of facial and body therapies.
Want an informal meal? Try Café Sofa - its bookstore, Patika, houses a collection of rare books. And if you want something a bit more elegant (or you're craving a steak), head for Longtable, which features a terrace resembling the Vineyards of Babylon.
RECOGNITION
The Sofa Hotel & Residences is part of Design Hotels
The Sofa Hotel is a member of Great Hotels of the World.
LOCATION
Ataturk Aiport is a 30 minute drive from The Sofa Hotel, while Osmanbey Metro Station is within a five minute walk.