Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms with Bosphorus Views
Shangri-La Bosphorus offers 186 rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Bosphorus Strait or Istanbul's cityscape. Marble-clad bathrooms include heated floors and mirror-embedded televisions. Suites feature separate living areas, private terraces, and Horizon Club privileges with VIP check-in and complimentary breakfast. The Duplex Suites provide two levels of living space with views of Dolmabahçe Palace and the Old City.
Dining and Bars
Shang Palace serves authentic Cantonese cuisine with Turkish and international wine pairings selected by a Mimolett-trained sommelier. IST TOO offers Mediterranean dishes and kebabs with Bosphorus views. Lobby Lounge provides over 100 Chinese teas and pastries, along with Kung-Fu Tea Master performances. Le Bar features signature cocktails and international tapas.
Spa and Health Club
CHI, The Spa offers Turkish hammam rituals, customized massages, and organic products. The health club includes a gym with cardiovascular and weight training systems, an indoor heated pool, and a separate children's pool. Private spa suites and infrared saunas are available.
Besiktas District Location
The hotel sits in a 1930s building on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait in Beşiktaş. It is a 15-minute walk from Dolmabahçe Palace and 5 minutes from Akaretler's boutiques and restaurants. The Beşiktaş Market, Maritime Museum, and Palace Collections Museum are within walking distance. Istanbul International Airport is 45 minutes by car; Sabiha Gokcen International is 90 minutes away.
Services and Facilities
Services include 24-hour room service, a business center, babysitting, and laundry. Airport transfers are available via hotel limousine, taxi, or helicopter. Horizon Club guests receive Rolls-Royce airport transfers, dedicated concierge service, and dining credits. The hotel offers meeting rooms, wedding planning, and event spaces with Bosphorus views.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Sports trainer
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Public Bath
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- HBO available
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor