Barceló Istanbul — Photo by Barcelo

Barcel Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Barceló Istanbul today Monday 26 November. This latest addition will be the groups third hotel in Turkey and it will sit alongside Occidental The Public and Occidental Pera Istanbul.

The modern and elegant five-star Barcel Istanbul is located in the Beyoglu district, next to the emblematic Taksim Square. With 270 spacious rooms and suites, a well-equipped fitness centre and MICE facilities, it is perfect for business and leisure guests alike.

The 1,500m2 wellness centre, on the eleventh floor, has two traditional Turkish hammams as well as a Roman hammam and sauna. The rooftop gym is the only one of its kind in the city. Here, guests can relax and unwind on the terrace which is home to two hydrotherapy baths. A range of beauty treatments and massages are also available.

The B-Heaven rooftop bar commands dramatic views of the city's skyline and provides the perfect spot for exclusive parties and events. A programme of events will rotate on a monthly basis to attract guests and locals alike looking for something a little different.

For MICE guests, the hotel has four meeting rooms and an Executive Lounge with the capacity to host up to 600 people.

When it comes to dining, there are two restaurants and two bars, in addition to the Executive Lounge. Guests can expect a fusion of local cuisine paired with international gastronomical delights. The B-LikEat healthy breakfast concept and B-Locals concierge offering, whereby guests can be given tailor-made tours from locals, will also be available at Barcel Istanbul.

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