Regions International
W Hotels Debuts in Europe with W Istanbul
May 6, 2008

W Hotels Worldwide will mark its entry into Europe today with the grand opening of W Istanbul. Owned by Akaretler Otel Isletmeciligi ve Turizm A.S., W Istanbul features 134  guest rooms, including 26 suites, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Spice Market restaurant, and a signature spa. Located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul the property is in close proximity to the Bosphorus Strait and Nisantasi, the SoHo of Istanbul. The project complex in which W Istanbul is located also includes a retail component.



 
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