THE BANK HOTEL ISTANBUL, A MEMBER OF DESIGN HOTELS, Istanbul – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms with Historic Character
The Bank Hotel Istanbul offers rooms ranging from 20 m² Classic King to 83 m² Penthouse suites. All feature patterned ceilings, Carrara or Brazilian marble bathrooms with rain showers, and specially designed furniture. Select rooms include motorized curtain systems, 5-meter-high ceilings, sofas, and kitchenettes with ceramic hobs and mini ovens. The Penthouse suite provides views of the Bosphorus Bridge, Historical Peninsula, and Golden Horn from its balcony and features a window-surrounded bathtub with remote-controlled curtains.
Dining with Georgian Influence
The rooftop restaurant offers international cuisine with Georgian influences, created by Michelin-starred Chef Jaume Puigdengolas and a local chef. It uses ingredients from local farmers. The Bar-Restaurant 'Blue Fox' serves signature dishes and seasonal specials. A buffet breakfast is served in the lobby with original marble columns. The hotel's wine cellar stores wines from Kvareli, Georgia, and the Gold Bar offers an extensive Turkish wine list and cocktails like the Karaköy Sour.
Spa and Meeting Facilities
The spa includes a classic white marble Turkish hammam, sauna, steam rooms, and three treatment rooms. The fitness center is available for guests. Four meeting rooms accommodate 5 to 40 people, with some located in original bank vaults. Rooms provide high-speed Wi-Fi, projection systems, and slide projectors. DJ Barthez hosts Friday Sessions at The Bank Lobby Bar and Sunset Sessions at The Bank Roof Bar.
Karaköy Neighborhood Location
The hotel is on Bankalar Caddesi in Karaköy, formerly Constantinople's financial district. It is a 5-minute walk to the Galata Bridge and 1 km from Istanbul Modern, Elipsis Gallery, and the Museum of Innocence. The entertainment quarter of Beyoğlu and historical Sultanahmet are within walking distance. The property holds a Safe Tourism Certification covering health and safety protocols.
Concierge and Accessibility
The reception and concierge handle dry cleaning, appliance fixes, and other details. One room on the first floor offers accessibility for guests with disabilities. The hotel building combines two historical structures, preserving original features like German-made vaults and historical calculators. It is part of Yılmaz Ulusoy Holding's restoration project.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Separate tub and shower
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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