Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is an intimate retreat of just 65 rooms and suites located in a former prison in the centre of Istanbul’s Old Town. The three-storey, neo-classic building wraps around a landscaped, courtyard garden – formerly the prisoners’ exercise yard – and neighbours some of the city’s most impressive historical monuments.

Opened in 1996, the Hotel is one of the jewels in Four Seasons’ crown, most recently named 2018 “Gold List – Best Hotels in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler.

Deluxe Room;
The 65 guest rooms and suites at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet offer a variety of views over the landscaped courtyard and surrounding city streets. The interior layout and design varies from room to room, covering a range of standard, corner, split-level and duplex arrangements.

Recurrent Turkish themes pass through all the guestrooms: headboards and bedposts resemble the dome and minarets of a mosque, whilst geometric designs and framed displays of decorative fabrics and marbled paper recall strong traditions of Turkish craftsmanship.

Traditional kilims (flat-woven rugs) and mosaic detailing add local touches to the marble bathrooms, all of which feature deep-soak tubs and separate glass-walled showers. In addition, all rooms offer wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, 42 inch plasma screen television and DVD player – upgraded to a home theatre system in The Marmara Presidential Suite; this is one of two Presidential Suites, each containing a living room with fireplace, dining area for 6-8 guests and three private terraces offering exceptional city views.

Seasons – Turkish Restaurant
Seats 62 inside, 40 outside on garden terrace.
Seasons is located within an elegant glass pavilion in the Hotel’s courtyard garden. Inside, international dishes feature alongside a speciality Turkish menu, complemented by a varied wine list with a strong local focus. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a refined and tranquil atmosphere, decorated with Turkish art and Ottoman period features.

The popular Sunday brunch, offering themed international selections, has become an integral part of the weekend for many of the city’s most prominent families.

The Lounge
Seats 67 inside, 36 outside Piano Bar section of the Lounge
The Lounge comprises three distinct areas: the cosy ‘Blue Room’, with relaxing sofas, and fireplace; the sophisticated ‘Piano Bar’ (pictured below) and the bright ‘Winter Garden’, featuring potted plants and a pleasant garden view.

The Lounge serves an all-day menu, afternoon tea and speciality cocktails. Outside, a pergola overlooking the garden offers relaxing seating areas surrounded by fragrant citrus trees. Adjacent to the pergola, a woodburning oven cooks breads and pizzas for al fresco summer snacks.

The Health Club is a discreet venue for exercise and relaxation, offering a variety of high tech cardiovascular equipment and free weights. There are also separate men’s and women’s changing rooms with saunas.

A variety of revitalizing massage treatments – including Balinese and aromatherapy options – are also available in the Health Club, exclusively for Four Seasons guests.

The ballroom measures 197 sq m (2,122 sq ft) and is decorated with wood panelling and detailed Ottoman motifs. The Divan meeting room accommodates groups of up to 35 and is an elegant venue for postbusiness socialising or society dinners. The intimate boardroom features original paintings and seats up to eight people.

The Hotel has two roof terraces. The main terrace A’YA showcases views of the adjacent Haghia Sophia (pictured right) and Blue Mosque, across to the Sea of Marmara. It operates as a bar during the summer months and is also a popular venue for weddings and cocktail parties of up to 150 guests. Guests can enjoy a dinner at a private terrace just for two with an enchanting view of the Old City and savor the delicious Turkish cuisine from Seasons Restaurant and enjoy the beautiful Istanbul night with Private Rooftop dining offer.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is approximately 20 minutes by car from Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport (20 km / 12.5 miles) and just minutes’ stroll from some of the city’s most prominent sights.