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Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
With modern design accompanied by a peaceful feeling of timeless glamour, Georges Hotel Galata sets new standards for Istanbul’s new breed of cosmopolitan luxury and Bohemian lifestyle at the very artistic heart of the city.
Offering a unique blend of personalized attention and impeccable service with gentle ease Georges Hotel Galata Team is committed to providing a memorable experience to each and every guest.
Georges is located at Galata neighbourhood, in the center of a small peninsula named Pera, part of one of Istanbul’s oldest districts, Beyoğlu.
The area owes its name to the majestic Galata Tower. Built by the Genoese colony in 1348 to replace the old Byzantine tower destroyed in the Crusades. the Tower was named Christea Turris (The Tower of Christ) and survives until today as imposing and monumental as ever.
Georges is within 50 m of the Tower, on Serdar-ı Ekrem Caddesi, a street once populated by a very affluent Italian Jewish community in the 1800’s whose members were the wealthiest bankers, property owners, merchants and doctors of the Ottoman Empire with direct access to the Throne.
Our building belonged to Doctor Avram de Castro who was the head of the first European style asylum in Istanbul and the founder of the first modern psychiatric hospital, La Paix, in the Empire, which continues to provide solace to people to this day. The Good Doctor had exquisite taste and Georges certainly aims to maintain the same spirit of sophistication.
After the departure of de Castro family to Paris at the beginning of the 20th century the house was left desolate and in disrepair. It served as a workshop of crystal chandeliers for a long time and was then purchased and restored in 2011 to its former glory, finally named Georges in honour of a much beloved late uncle.
The design in and out of Georges reflects the eclectic, multi-cultured, multi-layered, grand yet down to earth, stately yet welcoming spirit of the City and its very people.
The façade was renovated, loyal to the original structure, under the guidance of Han Tümertekin, a respected member of Turkey’s Guild of Architects. Interiors were painstakingly designed, piece by piece, with every single item carefully brought together creating a delightful, organic, harmonious dream.
Furniture and fittings used at Georges were handcrafted by local artisans and are unique to their surroundings. Georges continues to colloborate with local workshops, masters and their descendants in every addition to its noble, gentle elegance.
Georges Hotel Galata is conveniently located just 250 meters from Şişhane metro station which goes directly to Taksim Square, the city centre. Before your arrival, you might prefer our concierge service to arrange your pick up and drop off services, as well as, your daily excursions or restaurant reservations.
PANORAMA BOSPHORUS SUITE
The perfect memory, forever. Our perfectly designed, wonderfully positioned Panorama Suite looking over the Bosphorus offers the most luxurious feel of Georges and allows our guests to experience the magic of this amazing city when they step out on their spacious balcony looking over the magnificent Bosphorus.
Panorama suite has a beautiful balcony, made more intimate by a jasmine paravan, looking over the Bosphorus, Historical Peninsula, Prince’s Islands and the Asian part of Istanbul.
The spacious balcony has a mahogany table and chairs as well as a comfortable day bed for our guests and is great for intimate breakfasts, romantic dinners and those perfect memories with the most fantastic view of the world.
All our rooms have hardwood parquet floors, black marble bathrooms, king-size beds, duck down duvets and pillows, Egyptian cotton linen, fluffy Turkish towels and luxury bathroom amenities by Gilchrist & Soames of London.
GARDEN SUITE
Lavander and Jasmine Scented Secret Garden. Our perfectly designed, intimately positioned Garden Suite offers the luxurious feel of Georges and allows our guests to experience the delightful cosiness this vibrant city offers to those lucky ones.
All they have to do is to step out on their spacious courtyard tucked away in the age-old neighbourhood of Galata. The Suite has a hidden garden, made even more secluded by the jasmine draping all over it.
The lavender decked, spacious courtyard has garden table and chairs for our guests and is great for quiet breakfasts, romantic dinners and those hidden moments of peace.
All our rooms have hardwood parquet floors, black marble bathrooms, king-size beds, duck down duvets and pillows, Egyptian cotton linen, fluffy Turkish towels and luxury bathroom amenities by Gilchrist & Soames of London.
GALATA TERRACE SUITE
An exquisite dream under the timeless shadow of the Tower. Our perfectly designed, exceptionally positioned Terrace Suite looking over the old Genovese quarter of Galata offers well established, luxurious feel of Georges and allows our guests to experience the ancient history of this magnificent city when they step out on their private terrace.
The suite has a lovely terrace, made very special by a touching view of the Galata Tower, Christea Turris, built in 1348. The terrace has a seating area for our guests and is great for intimate conversations accompanied by an exquisite bottle of local wine and dreaming about the Genovese pirates who built the tower to watch galleys sail in and out of the city.
All our rooms have hardwood parquet floors, black marble bathrooms, king-size beds, duck down duvets and pillows, Egyptian cotton linen, fluffy Turkish towels and luxury bathroom amenities by Gilchrist & Soames of London.
RESTAURANT
Our guests are welcome to enjoy our roof top terrace with the most magnificent views of the Historical Peninsula, Bosphorus, Princes’ Islands and magical Istanbul. Enjoy your fine dining experience in one of the finest settings in the world.
A modern take on traditional Istanbul Cuisine, great selection of wines, fantastic cocktails… All waiting for you at 24! The terrace is perfect for wedding dinners, special breakfast, brunch and dinner events, parties, corporate meetings and private product launches.
HAMMAM & SPA
A visit to Istanbul is never complete without the hamam ritual. Turkish Bath is such a delightful, blissful (not to mention cleansing) experience that it verges on the heavenly.
HOW TO GO TO THE HISTORICAL PENINSULA
Georges Hotel Galata is a short 10 minutes taxi drive to the historical Peninsula, around 2 km. You may also walk and arrive there in 30 minutes or you may prefer to walk 5 minutes to Karaköy tram station and take there the tram to the Old city.
Another option is the funicular just 5 minutes away and takes you to Karaköy bridge, from where you can walk 20 minutes, take the tram or a taxi to arrive to the Old city.
HOW TO GO TO THE CITY CENTER, TAKSIM SQUARE
Georges Hotel Galata is just 1.5 km from Taksim Square. A single metro stop, a pleasant 20 minute walk along the historical Istiklal Street or a short ride in the nostalgic tramway are different options to get to the city center.
SIGHTSEEING
Georges Hotel Galata is conveniently located just 250 meters from Şişhane metro station which goes directly to Taksim Square, the city centre. Before your arrival, you might prefer our concierge service to arrange your pick up and drop off services, as well as, your daily excursions or restaurant reservations.
Galata Tower: On a clear day, the view is spectacular and it is possible to see the main monuments of Istanbul and even the Prince’s Islands.
Built in 1348 by the Genoese as part of their fortifications, this distinctive 62 m tower with conical roof is visible from most of Istanbul. It was converted to cater for tourism and has a lift, a nightclub and restaurant on the top floors.
Topkapı Palace: Topkapı Palace was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational centre of the state.
Initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, and expanded upon and altered many times throughout its long history, the palace served as the home of the Ottoman sultans and their court until the middle of the 19th century.
Museum is open everyday except Tuesdays. Museum is also closed at first days of the religious festive days until afternoon.
Basilica Cistern: it is the largest of several hundred ancient underground cisterns, featuring two giants upside-down. Rumor has it the heads are upside-down to negate the power of the Medusa’s gaze! The cistern was one of the locations for the 1963 James Bond film “From Russia with Love”.
Süleymaniye Mosque: Built by the most venerable Imperial Architect of the Ottoman Court, Mimar Sinan, this superb monument is Istanbul’s second largest mosque complex.
The monument was built between 1550-1557, commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent at the peak of the Ottoman Empire’s reign. On the long list of Sinan’s most admired buildings, the Süleymaniye Mosque ranks right at the top. The mosque crowns one of the Istanbul’s seven hills.
Bosphorus: One of the best ways to discover Istanbul is to experience the Bosphorus by boarding a boat cruise that enters from the Black Sea and stops at various fishing villages.
MUSEUM
Modern Art Museum: The building itself is worth seeing it- a converted warehouse that now features a sleek industrial design with state-of-the-art technology, including a library, cinema and flat-screen TVs featuring video art. The Istanbul Modern Café is also a big hit with excellent food and a great view.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum: Owned by one of Turkey’s wealthiest businessmen, this museum is housed in a fabulous villa right on the shores of the Bosphorus. The steeply sloping lawns are scattered with stone treasures on loan from the Archaeology Museum.
Beylerbeyi Palace: Meaning “Lord of Lords” is a former summer residence of the sultans located in the Asian side. The palace looks its most attractive from the Bosphorus, from where its two bathing pavilions, one for the harem (women’s only) and the other for the selamlik (men’s only), can best be seen.
SHOPPING
Çukurcuma and Galata districts: located in the back streets of Beyoglu and also known as Istanbul’s SoHo, hosts over 100 designer & antique shops.
Grand Bazaar: in Turkish, Kapalı Çarşı, meaning ‘Covered Market’ is truly a whole new world. Made up of a maze of interconnecting vaulted passages, the Bazaar has its own banks, baths, mosques, cafes and restaurants, a police station and post office, not to mention the thousands of shops, all glittery and fairy-lit in the absence of natural light.
Since the rise of the mall it is no longer the biggest shopping centre in the world, but it can still claim to be the oldest. We recommend spending your time browsing the gorgeous and varied kilims, as an authentic Turkish carpet is a great way to take a piece of Istanbul home with you.
Istinye Park shopping mall: In addition to the international brands, the shopping center has fabulous restaurants. The outdoor shopping section features high-end lines and resembles a mini-Rodeo Drive. With 291 shops in total, you are bound to find something you like.
RESTAURANTS & NIGHTLIFE
Sunset in Ulus: Overlooking the Bosphorus, Sunset has one of the greatest views of Istanbul. Being a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, the food is excellent- a mixture of Mediterranean and Turkish dishes and Japanese new cuisine. The service is impeccable.
Lucca: By night, sleek society girls pick at plates of sashimi and check each other out from the pavement seating or through the floor-to-ceiling windows. At weekends, the party people like to kick off the night with exotic cocktails, and big-name DJs hit the decks.
