The Ritz Carlton Istanbul

An indoor pool full-service spa and on-site dining are among the amenities at the non-smoking Ritz-Carlton Istanbul located steps from Taksim. The 12-story Ritz-Carlton offers 244 non-smoking rooms featuring flat-panel TVs work desks and minibars. Wi-Fi is available. Choose from two on-site restaurants serving traditional Turkish and international cuisine or retire to the bar to savor a cocktail. The spa features an indoor pool Turkish hammam steam room sauna and hot tub. Get a workout in the fitness center. On-site parking is available for a fee. The Ritz-Carlton is within walking distance of Taksim four-and-a-half miles from Istanbul's old city center. Walk to the Dolmabahce Palace one-half mile away or see the Maiden's Tower accessible by ferry service across the Bosphorus also within walking distance. Check out the Blue Mosque or the Topkapi Palace or wander through the labyrinthine Grande Bazaar to haggle with countless vendors all four-and-a-half miles away. The Ataturk International Airport is 16 miles away.