Marriott to Open Edition in Istanbul

Marriott is set to expand its portfolio of hotels in Turkey with the opening of the Istanbul Edition. The property is currently scheduled to open between late March and early April 2011.

A 13-story tower featuring 78 guest rooms and a full-floor penthouse, the Istanbul Edition will provide guests with multiple venues for relaxing and entertaining including a three-story spa by ESPA, Cipriani restaurant, lobby bar, drawing room, screening room, meeting rooms and special event space, a business center, and a nightclub.

Located in the lively and historic Levent neighborhood on the European side of the city, amongst its mix of residential avenues, high rises, bars, restaurants and shopping, the Istanbul Edition is close to the city's business center, high-end shopping offerings such as Kanyon, Metrocity, Istinye Park and Akmerkez. The hotel is located near the Bosphorous and Faith bridges linking the continents of Europe and Asia.

The Istanbul Edition's 78, 420 square-foot guest lofts – some with over-sized terraces offering city views – include an entrance vestibule, bedroom area, work station, and generous seating area with large windows overlooking the city. The lofts are decorated entirely in wood – including rosewood or soaped oak – creating a sensuous natural element from floor to ceiling that provides the cocooning warmth of a ship's interior. Deep U-shaped sofas surround a table adjustable in height to transform from relaxation zone to workplace, in addition to the room’s separate work area. Extravagant glass-walled, five-fixture bathrooms in beige stone and marble have sheers and curtains that may be drawn for privacy.

The 2,800 square-foot Penthouse with expansive views will offer a private retreat that can also be used as an exciting event space for special events and gatherings with the personal ambience of a home away from home.

The lobby bar will feature a cozy dark-rose wood interior backed by a luminescent, 30-foot aquarium. The bar adjoins a comfortable seating area of deep, low, built-in sofas around an oversized central ottoman, which was inspired by the traditional Turkish tea room divan and designed for the time-honored ritual of tea-drinking and unhurried conversation.

The 1,800 square meter, three-floor ESPA spa will offer guests a spa experience that incorporates beauty, health, and wellness.

The Istanbul Edition will also feature the Drawing Room – a private haven for lounging and relaxing. This space includes three flexible meeting studios, a screening room perfect for movie presentations and private screenings, and a 3,000 square foot event space ideal for weddings, special events and private gatherings. Catering in this space will be provided by the Cipriani restaurant.

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