Radisson Hotel President Beyazıt Istanbul — Photo by Radisson Hotel Group

Radisson Hotel Group expands its Radisson upscale Scandinavian-inspired brand to Istanbul in Turkey with the opening of the Radisson Hotel President Beyazıt Istanbul, ideally located in the heart of historic and culturally vibrant Istanbul.

Situated near the Grand Bazaar, St. Sophia and Topkapı Palace, the new hotel combines modern and historical Turkish culture, reflective of this iconic city where Europe meets Asia. A stone's throw from the city's most prominent cultural, religious and gastronomic destinations, the hotel is the perfect home to immerse oneself into the wondrous tastes, sights and sounds of Istanbul including its biggest bazaars: the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Market where guests can be dazzled by the colors and flavors of Turkey with over 80 spice shops and hundreds of different spices.

The Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul is located in the heart of old Istanbul, home to some of the most historic sites of this vibrant megapolis offering infinite cultural attractions to explore including museums, churches, palaces, mosques, bazaars and natural beauties.

The hotel offers 201 contemporary rooms and suites designed in a stylish and sophisticated palette of greys and beige tones. The hotel's five on-site restaurants and bars offer international as well as local Turkish dishes. Guests can work out with panoramic sea views in the modern fitness center and refuel after a long day of exploring at the health club, complete with a swimming pool, steam room, and locally-inspired treatments. Conferences can host up to 50 guests and events for up to 350 guests in the hotel's four meeting rooms and two event venues complete with a 370-square-meter ballroom.

Most recently, the Radisson Hotel President Beyazit Istanbul successfully completed the Cleaning and DisinfectionAssessment by SGS, the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and Certification Company. This independent health and safety assessment ensures that all the cleanliness, disinfection and safety measures as outlined in the Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol have been implemented.

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