The spice-scented bazaars of Istanbul have enraptured you. For long moments, you have lost yourself in the intricate patterns gracing the soaring dome of Hagia Sophia.
With the morning's memories glowing in your mind, you return to the embrace of Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul.
You are greeted, as always, by warm and attentive service. The feeling of enchanting hospitality continues when you open the door to your immaculate suite. The hotel, ideally located in the financial and entertainment district of Besiktas, yields breathtaking views of the Bosphorus Strait.
As you step onto your private terrace, you are dazzled by the Strait's deep blue waters, a living line between two continents.
The promise of a delectable lunch eventually tempts you downstairs. Tantalizing aromas lead you to Shang Palace, the culinary pride of Shangri-La. An array of traditional Cantonese delicacies, exquisitely prepared, are sweet and savoury on your palate.
Invigorated by the meal, you head out to explore nearby attractions. A short walk away is Dolmabahce Palace, where chandelier-accented rooms built for Ottoman sultans astonish you with their opulence. The afternoon also holds luxuries of a more modern kind at the upscale boutiques of Nisantasi.
A memorable day like this is made perfect by a restful ending. On your return to the hotel, you check into CHI, The Spa. The soothing hands of a skilled therapist melt away each knot in your body, leaving a sensation of deep relaxation.
This blissful massage is followed by another treat you have been anticipating: a hammam, or Turkish bath. Enveloped in cleansing heat, you lie back with a sigh as wisps of steam caress you. Thoughts of your upcoming adventures entice, but for now, you're grateful to linger in this place of complete serenity.
This is the sanctuary you've been seeking. This is Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul.
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, offers guests a sanctuary in any of its 186 luxurious guestrooms and suites.
All rooms come with free high-speed Internet access and many provide exquisite views of the city and the Bosphorus Strait.
Occupying almost half of the top floor, Shangri-La Suite is the jewel in the crown. Fit for kings, it features sprawling space and a generous array of amenities for travellers who desire the finest in luxury.
Shangri-La Suite is the only suite to offer two bedrooms, separate full dining and living rooms. Each bedroom as well as the living room includes a private terrace that offers stunning views of the Bosphorus Strait, an experience that can be likened to standing on a ship deck.
All seven silhouettes of Istanbul are visible from the Shangri-La Suite.
The Shangri-La Suite is located exclusively on the top (6th) floor of the hotel.
Barbaros Suites offer the luxury of space for the discerning traveller. Each suite includes full living and dining areas, and features two large terraces - one facing the city and the other looking out to the beautiful Bosphorus Strait.
Oriental paintings and exquisite artwork adorns these specialty suites. Barbaros Suites are located exclusively on the top (6th) floor of the hotel.
Deluxe Bosphorus Suites offer the luxury of space for entertaining and meeting. Each suite includes a living room with a separate guest bathroom and features floor-to-ceiling views of the Bosphorus Strait.
Most suites are located in the corners of the hotel, nearest to the waters. Deluxe Bosphorus Suites are located on the corners of levels 3 and 4.
Executive Bosphorus Suites offer scenic views from a spacious haven, providing the space and elegance to create an unforgettable stay. Executive Bosphorus Suites are located exclusively on level 5.
Each suite includes a separate living room and features two terraces - one facing the city and the other looking out to the legendary strait.
Duplex Suites provide the most expansive, double-height windows in the hotel, offering guests awe-inspiring postcard views of Dolmabahce Palace, Kiz Kulesi (Maiden Tower) and the Old City.
Each bright and airy suite features a living area on the lower level and a small terrace. The bedroom is located intimately on the upper level. Duplex Suites are located exclusively on level 5.
Executive Suites offer the luxury of space for entertaining and meeting. They are located on levels 1 to 4.
Featuring partial views of the Bosphorus Strait, each suite includes a separate living room for the savvy traveller.
Deluxe Rooms offer the space and fine amenities for a relaxing stay. The décor features soft blue accents that evoke the waters of the Bosphorus Strait.
Most rooms have a French balcony overlooking the inner atrium of the hotel and are the largest introductory category rooms in the city (60 sqm). Deluxe Rooms are located on levels 1 through 5.
Deluxe Bosphorus Rooms feature cosy surroundings and modern décor complemented by partial views of the famous Bosphorus.
From the windows, one can catch glimpses of the hustle and bustle of this legendary strait.
Deluxe City Rooms feature luxurious furnishings and generous floor plans, complemented by superb views of the dynamic Istanbul cityscape.
Guests will appreciate how quiet these rooms are, with their double-glazed windows and distance from the busy Besiktas Street. Deluxe City Rooms are located on levels 1 through 5.
Providing unobstructed views of the scenic strait, Grand Premier Bosphorus Rooms are ideal for guests who desire an exceptional experience of luxury and space.
On every room’s outdoor terrace, one may enjoy the breathtaking view of the Bosphorus, while being caressed by the Mediterranean breeze. Rooms are located exclusively on level 5.
Every Grand Premier Room opens to a private terrace with partial views of the Bosphorus that overlook the bridge between Europe and Asia and highlight the spectacular silhouette of the old city.
Grand Premier Rooms are located exclusively on level 5.
Offering generous views of the picturesque strait, Premier Bosphorus Rooms allow guests to relax in resplendent style and comfort.
Asian touch furnishings reflect a gentle and warm tone.
Generous room amenities and the serenity of the Bosphorus strait make it difficult to part with this home away from home.
Premier Bosphorus Rooms are located on levels 1 through 4.
Dining at Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, is a treat for the senses. The all-day dining venue IST TOO offers a uniquely satisfying combination of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, including a Japanese sushi bar.
For exceptional Cantonese cuisine, head to Shang Palace. The premier Chinese restaurant in Istanbul, Shang Palace provides authentic delights in the elegant ambience of its spacious main dining area, private dining room, wine room and intimate booths.
The heart of the hotel is Lobby Lounge, which features a tea lounge and bar.
Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon tea service are followed by evening entertainment in relaxed yet refined surroundings.
IST TOO sources the finest Turkish produce and transforms it into Asian and Mediterranean delicacies. A stylish atmosphere, with fantastic views of the Bosphorus Strait, complements the restaurant’s creative menu. IST TOO’s noodle puller further enhances the dining experience, Japanese sushi bar and grill station.
ST TOO offers the tastes of global cuisine, taking diners on a culinary tour throughout the Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, Turkey and Japan with seasonal delights and specialties.
Located on the lobby level and encased in glass, IST TOO offers unobstructed views of the Bosphorus and is the social hub of the hotel.
Be sure to check out express lunch menu, a special curation created for important business lunches or simply relaxing with friends.
Monday - Saturday06.30h - 10.30hSunday 06.30h - 11.00h
11.00h - 23.00h
Friday, Saturday18.00h - 22.00h
Smart Casual
Exuding contemporary urban elegance, Le Bar offers international cuisine alongside classic cocktails and spirits.
Relax with friends, while indulging in range of tapas and mezzes.
17.00h - 01.00h
The grand and elegant Lobby Lounge is a pleasant place to meet for drinks or light refreshments, both for business and for leisure.
A tea room, styled with feminine touches, serves premium tea blends. Delightful savouries and pastries are also available.
07.00h - 00.00h
14.30h - 18.30h
Serving authentic Chinese-Cantonese cuisine, Shang Palace is the hotel’s signature restaurant, with a Chinese executive chef and nine other chefs from China paying the closest attention to every last detail.
Shang Palace is the hotel’s signature restaurant and Shangri-La’s culinary introduction to the city of Istanbul.
Experience authentic Chinese-Cantonese cuisine with perfectly paired Turkish and international wines, which have been especially selected by Mimolett-trained head sommelier.
The restaurant's exclusive degustation menu will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey in surroundings characterized by refined and contemporary décor.
Tuesday - Sunday12.00h - 15.00h
Tuesday - Sunday18.00h - 23.00h
The hotel offers many recreational facilities where guests may relax, play or exercise. Work out in fully equipped fitness centre or take an invigorating dip in indoor heated swimming pool.
At CHI, The Spa, you can indulge in massages and hammam treatments to soothe and restore balance.
CHI, The Spa offers unique body treatments that nourish skin and promote cell regeneration with powerful ingredients.
Have been developed to provide complete relaxation of the mind and to revitalise your body.
Europe’s first Chi, The Spa at Shangri-La is inspired by traditional Asian healing philosophies, with treatments based upon the principles of restoring balance and harmony to mind and body.
Chi, The Spa offers holistic facial treatments focusing on inner light and nourishing the skin.
The Health Club offers a full range of exercise and recreation facilities. Guests can work out in a state-of-the-art gymnasium.
This full-body treatment combines a reviving body scrub and a foam massage to soften muscles and refresh the mind, body and soul.
Unwind at indoor heated swimming pool. There is also separate children’s pool.
This mosque's name comes from the 20,000 shimmering blue-green Iznik tiles that cover its interior. Built in the 17th century, the Blue Mosque is still in active use, but tourists may enter through a separate entrance.
This waterway is famed as a dividing line between Europe and Asia. A ferry ride on the Bosphorus yields enchanting views of city sights, especially in the evening.
This opulent palace was the former residence of Ottoman sultans in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Boasting both European and Turkish styles, the palace abounds in decorative finery such as crystal chandeliers, trompe l'oeil ceilings and intricate carpets.
Hagia Sophia, known as “Megale Ekklesia” (Great Church), rises in Eminönü district. It was inaugurated in 360 A.D, completely burned down and was constructed again as a church between 532 and 537 AD by Justinian I.
Straddling Asia and Europe, Istanbul is where East and West converge. Today, the legendary city is a rich landscape of mosques, museums, boutiques and bazaars.
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, offers experienced hosts and state-of-the-art services that cater to the highest level of international business, diplomatic and social gatherings.
Founded in 1897, the Naval Museum showcases the maritime might of the Ottomans. Besides exhibits on celebrated Turkish sailors, the museum features an enormous collection of historical artifacts, including a 17th-century warship.
The luxury shopping and fashion district of Istanbul, Nişantaşı is also known for Art Nouveau-style apartment buildings. Its upscale pubs and restaurants are popular with trendsetters and the well-heeled.
The Prince's Islands provide a pleasant getaway from the city. There are eight islands within one hour from the city offering a range of attractions, including beaches, historical buildings and hiking trails.
The Bosphorus Ballroom is ideal for small gatherings and special occasions. It offers 300 sqm and a capacity of 250 guests.
This maze of a street market promises the shopping experience of a lifetime. Explore some of the 4,000 shops and establishments and bargain over the item of your desire, be it a leather bag or antique carpet.
The Shangri-La Ballroom, which features elegant interior design, offers 850 sqm with a maximum capacity of 1,000 guests.
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul, is the city's first choice for stylish weddings. The hotel's two magnificent ballrooms have capacities that range from 100 to 550 persons.
SHANGRI-LA BOSPHORUS
Sinanpasa MahHayrettin Iskelesi Sok, No.1BesiktasIstanbul 34353Turkey