The Peninsula Istanbul
Karaköy · Golden Horn · Istanbul
Opened in 2023 on the Karaköy waterfront in three restored historic buildings and a new one, looking across to the old city and the Topkapı Palace.
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Ask for the history
Grand hotels are proud of their past. Ask the concierge which suite was whose; the answer is often worth the question.
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Bars and restaurants in palace hotels expect smart dress in the evening, and a few still ask for a jacket.
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