FACT SHEET
PROPERTY:
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
ADDRESS:
Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul
Çırağan Caddesi 32
Beşiktaş
İstanbul – 34349
Turkey
TELEPHONE:
+90 212 326 46 46
WEBSITE:
www.kempinski.com/istanbul
FACEBOOK:
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OPENING DATE:
1991
MANAGEMENT:
Kempinski
SENIOR MANAGEMENT:
General Manager: Ralph Radtke
Director of Public Relations: Neslihan Şen
Director of Sales and Marketing: Zeynep Öden Ağagil
Executive Chef: Sezai Erdoğan
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management: Haluk Ertan
Director of Finance: Hakan Uluer
Çırağan Cad. 32 Beşiktaş
34349 Istanbul Turkey
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LOCATION:
Çırağan Palace Kempinski İstanbul is situated on the European shores of the Bosphorus, in the city
centre between the districts of Besiktaş and Ortaköy. The hotel is very near to the main attractions
of the city and the luxury and trendy shopping area of Nişantaşı only 10 minutes’ drive. It is 20
minutes’ drive from the Old City and business districts Levent and Maslak.
AIRPORT:
Atatürk International Airport is 25 km/30 minutes away and
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport is 45km/1 hour away.
ACCOMMODATION: 313 rooms and suites
282 Hotel Rooms:
102 Park View Rooms (28-32 m²)
Park View Rooms offer a view of Yıldız Park and the greenery of the “Çırağan” Street. The rooms
have a cosy seating corner with comfortable couches and come with a choice of either a king bed or
twin beds, in addition to a working desk, sliding windows and a bathroom with a bathtub combined
with a shower.
126 Superior Bosphorus View Rooms (32-34 m²)
Superior Bosporus View Rooms feature a 45-degree Bosphorus view, Asian coast, which lies on the
other side of the strait. The rooms have a cosy seating corner with comfortable couches, a working
desk, sliding windows and a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a shower.
20 Deluxe Bosphorus View Rooms (67 m²)
Deluxe Rooms are spacious rooms with 67 square metres of space and offer a direct view of the
Bosphorus. The rooms are located between the two wings of the hotel building. These rooms have a
seating area, a working desk and a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a shower.
34 Grand Deluxe Bosphorus View Rooms (47.5-52.5 m²)
Grand Deluxe Rooms feature a panoramic, 180-degree Bosphorus view, with the city’s key
landmarks including the Old City and the Maiden’s Tower clearly visible. The large balconies have
two chairs, a coffee table and a view of the lush garden, while the rooms feature a seating area, a
working desk and a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a shower.
20 Hotel Suites:
5 Studio Suites (54 m²)
Studio Suites are adjacent to the historical Palace. The suites have a seating area with a dining table,
a king-size bed, a bathroom and a balcony with a view of the Bosphorus through the Palace’s
historical arcade; the historical Çırağan Palace is just to the right.
A connecting room (Superior Bosphorus View) is available.
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9 One Bedroom Suites (66 m²)
One Bedroom Suites are adjacent to the historical Palace. The suites have a spacious living room
and one bedroom, separated by a sliding door. The suites also include a living room with a dining
table, a seating area, a balcony with a Bosphorus view and one bedroom with a bathroom.
A connecting room (Superior Bosphorus View) is available.
1 Lale Suite (139 m²)
The Lale Suite is located on the first floor of the hotel. The suite has a balcony with both a
Bosphorus and a garden view, a writing desk in the lavish living room, a kitchenette and a guest
bathroom in the spacious entrance area and one bedroom with a bathroom. The suite can host a
maximum of 3 guests.
1 Garden Superior Bosphorus View Suite (111 m²)
The Garden Superior Bosphorus View Suite is located on the garden floor of the hotel with both a
Bosphorus view and a garden view. The suite has a green yard, a lavish living room, a kitchenette
and a guest bathroom in the entrance area and one bedroom with a bathroom. The suite can host a
maximum of 3 guests.
1 Vali Suite and 1 Vezir Suite (72 m²)
The Vali and Vezir Suites are located on the top floor of the hotel with a panoramic view of the
Bosphorus. Both suites have two balconies, a lavish living room, a writing desk, and library in the
spacious entrance area, one bedroom with a bathroom, a living room and a canopy bed. These suites
can host a maximum of 3 guests.
1 Presidential Suite and 1 Pasha Suite (156 m²)
The Presidential and Pasha Suites are located on the top floor of the hotel building and offer
panoramic views of the Bosphorus. These suites have two separate bedrooms (with king and twin
beds), two bathrooms, a lavish lounge with a writing desk and a library and a dining table for six
guests. These suites are in a wing with 6 Superior Bosphorus View Rooms, which can be dedicated
to an entourage.
11 Palace Suites:
4 Park View One Bedroom Suites (52-76 m²)
Park View One Bedroom Suites are located in a genuine Ottoman Palace and offer a peaceful view
of the historical Palace courtyard. The suites are maisonette-style duplexes, ideal for small families.
They have a separate living room and a bedroom, as well as a guest bathroom, a dining table for
two, a seating area and a fully equipped working desk on the entrance floor. The bedroom and a
private bathroom are on the upper floor. The other features of the rooms include two twin beds or
one king bed, 24-hour butler service, parquet flooring, high ceilings and a bathroom with a bathtub
combined with a shower. These suites are adjacent to each other, so they can be interconnected.
These suites can host a maximum of 3 guests.
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1 Park View Two Bedroom Suite (152 m²)
The Park View Two Bedroom Suite is located in a genuine Ottoman Palace, with a view of
historical Yıldız Park, which was once the hunting forest of the Sultans. The suite is a maisonettestyle duplex, ideal for small families. The suite has a living room with a guest bathroom, a dining
table for four, a seating area and a kitchenette on the entrance floor. The two bedrooms on the upper
floor have separate bathrooms. Other features of the room include one king and two twin beds, 24hour butler service, parquet flooring, high ceilings and a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a
shower. This suite can host a maximum of 4 guests.
1 Three Bedroom Corner Suite (196 m²)
The Three Bedroom Corner Suite is a unique residential suite, with large sash windows and views
of the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula. The suite, which is the second biggest suite in the
palace, is a maisonette-style duplex suite with a partial Bosphorus view. It is also ideal for long stay
guests complete with a 115 square metre living room, a dining table for six and a guest bathroom on
the entrance floor. Three bedrooms on the upper floor all have separate bathrooms. Other features of
the room include one king bed and four twin beds, 24-hour butler service, parquet flooring, high
ceilings and a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a shower. The suite can host a maximum of 6
guests.
3 Bosphorus View One Bedroom Suites (86-97 m²)
Bosphorus View One Bedroom duplex suites overlooking the Bosphorus are located in the historical
palace. They have a separate living room and a bedroom. The bedroom on the upper floor has a
private bathroom. The suites also have a living room with a seating area, a dining table for four, and
a guest bathroom on the entrance floor. Other features of the room include a king bed, 24-hour
butler service, two large, soundproof sash windows, a bathroom with a bathtub combined with a
shower and a unique marble floor entrance. These suites host a maximum of 3 guests.
1 Bosphorus View Corner Two Bedroom Suite (138 m²)
The Bosphorus View Corner Two Bedroom duplex suite is located on the second floor of the
historical palace, with an exciting Bosphorus view. The suite has a separate living room and 2
bedrooms. The two bedrooms on the upper floor have separate bathrooms. The suite also includes a
66 square metre living room with a dining table for four, a reading corner with a view of the
Bosphorus, a kitchenette and a guest bathroom, all on the entrance floor. Other features of the room
include one king bed and a twin bed, 24-hour butler service, parquet flooring, high ceilings and a
bathroom with a bathtub combined with a shower. The suite can host a maximum of 4 guests.
1 Sultan Suite (almost 400 m²)
The Sultan Suite is almost 400 square metre suite located on the second floor of the magnificent
historical palace, overlooking the Bosphorus. One of the largest suites in Europe, it is equipped with
state-of-the-art technology and amenities. Entering the suite through a large hall, there is a fancy
living room with a dining area for 12 people in the middle and two large bedrooms are placed on
either side. A kitchenette is conveniently located on the right side of the entrance hall and a guest
bathroom is located on the left. The master bedroom has a very comfortable air bed and a handmade
marble “hamam”: a Turkish bath with a private steam room and rain shower, complete with gold
plated and crystal bathtub faucets. The guest bedroom also has its own bathroom, with a large
window overlooking the Bosphorus and the historical peninsula.
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The suite is equipped with a Bang & Olufsen plasma TV and audio set, 65-inch LCD TVs in the
rooms, a remote controlled automation system, 5.7-metre ceilings, colossal and beautiful doors, two
decorative fire places, flamboyant chandeliers, artsy columns, replica paintings of the famous palace
painter Fausto Zonaro, sound-proof fixtures, an adjustable mattress, and an espresso machine. All of
the furniture, including the imperial-style furniture with Ottoman motifs and accessories dating back
to the 19th century, is made in Turkey.
FEATURES AND AMENITIES:
Individually controlled air-conditioning, colour TV with satellite channels, touch screen multi-line
telephones with voicemail, fax/computer hook up upon request, hair dryers, in-room safes, personal
safes and all the amenities expected of a five-star luxury hotel. Other amenities include beautiful
marble bathrooms with combined shower and bathtubs and complimentary wired and Wi-Fi
broadband internet. The hotel also offers twice-daily housekeeping service, a choice of 6 pillows
and an additional pillow menu, 100% cotton oversized bath towels, iron and ironing board upon
request, overnight laundry and dry-cleaning services, a refrigerated private minibar and a
complimentary daily newspaper.
In addition, depending on room category:
Blaise Mautin amenities, a panoramic Bosphorus view and a spacious balcony with furniture
overlooking the Bosphorus.
In addition, depending on suite:
CD and DVD player, private limousine service to and from the airport, 24-hour personalised butler
service, a kitchenette, a PlayStation 3, a separate shower cabinet with a rain shower and a bathtub,
and a Turkish handmade crystal chandelier.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
Tuğra Restaurant: “The ultimate Ottoman dining experience” with a stunning view of the
Bosphorus.
Seating capacity: 120 guests (90 inside + 30 balcony);
Hours: 19.00 - 24.00
Laledan Restaurant: Laledan Restaurant offers an open buffet breakfast with over 250 items with
% 80 organic ingredients, and Arabic & Asian and Sushi corners from 06.30 to 11.00. The
restaurant also offers the legendary Çırağan Brunch on Sundays from 12.00 to 16.00. Laledan
Restaurant serves an all-day dining menu, boasting delicious comfort food and regional specialties,
overlooking a palm garden and the Bosphorus from 12.00 to 24.00.
Seating capacity: 230 guests (130 inside + 100 terrace)
Gazebo Lounge: Serves à la carte breakfast from 08.00 to 12.00 and offers a wide variety of sweet
and savoury pastries, signature dishes and home-made truffles, pralines and chocolates alongside
freshly brewed coffee and tea or refreshing coffee cocktails until midnight. Afternoon tea is served
every day from 15.00 to 17.00. Gazebo Lounge is “the place to see and to be seen” in the city, a hot
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spot for social and business get-togethers and meetings.
Seating capacity: 250 guests (100 inside + 150 terrace)
Bosphorus Grill: A grill restaurant open during the summer, right on the Bosphorus with a
stunning view. A rich variety of grilled meat, poultry products, fish and seafood; a delicious open
buffet serving “meze”, salads, sweets. Delicious à la carte dishes are also available with its lunch
offerings.
Seating capacity: 150 guests;
Hours (for open buffet dinner): 18.30 - 23.00
Le Fumoir: Surrounded by palm trees with a splendid view of the Bosphorus, Le Fumoir offers a
posh ambiance with a striking décor. Premium cognacs, quality malts and a fine selection of wines
and champagnes are available along with enticing cocktails and quality cigars served from
handmade humidors.
Seating capacity: 33 guests;
Hours: 15.00 – 01.00
Le Fumoir Pavilion: The al fresco extension of Le Fumoir, one of the rare venues in town offering
“shisha with style”.
Seating capacity: 100 guests
CONFERENCE, INCENTIVE AND BANQUETING FACILITIES:
Çırağan Palace has 20 meeting rooms with state-of-art-technology and unparalleled comfort. All
rooms enjoy natural daylight and each is equipped with electrical outlets (220-volt), climate and
sound control, a telephone and a microphone.
Meeting rooms located at the Çırağan Palace:
On the second floor of the Palace:
Çırağan Ballroom: Reflecting Çırağan's tradition of grace and grandeur, this room offers
magnificent surroundings including high ceilings, elegant furnishings, crystal chandeliers and
windows letting natural light flood into the Ballroom. It is the ideal venue to celebrate a social or a
corporate event in an ambience of pure luxury and classical elegance. Çırağan Ballroom has a
capacity of 1100 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 24.89 m / 38.42 m / 7.00 m
Exhibition Centres A and B: With a capacity of 300 guests each, these 166 sqm rooms host
meeting and conference coffee breaks and standing business lunch breaks, as well as pre-dinner
cocktails for events that take place at Çırağan Ballroom.
Size (w/l/h): 11.00 m / 15.10 m / 7.00 m
Pre-Function Room A: This spacious, light-flooded foyer can accommodate up to 200 delegates
and serves the Çırağan Ballroom as a cocktail area, along with Exhibition Centres A and B.
Size (w/l/h): 9.50 m / 27.00 m / 7.00 m
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Pre-Function Room B: This spacious, light-flooded foyer can accommodate up to 100 delegates
and serves the Çırağan Ballroom as a cocktail area.
Size (w/l/h): 7.00 m / 17.50 m / 3.50 m
Bosphorus: This 86 sqm room never fails to impress its guests, with its high windows providing a
fantastic view of the Bosphorus and its ornamented walls and crystal chandelier contributing to the
luxurious atmosphere. Capable of hosting up to 300 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 10.00 m / 8.00 m / 4.85 m
Yıldız A, B & C: Each of these rooms has a capacity of 60 guests, totalling to 208 sqm of
exceptional event space for groups of up to 180 delegates. These rooms can be subdivided into three
separate meeting spaces.
Size (w/l/h): 9.42 m / 22.53 m / 2.89 m
Ottoman: This 76 sqm room can hold up to 50 guests and is a dazzling option for a spectacular
dining experience or a prestigious meeting.
Size (w/l/h): 6.71 m / 11.37 m / 4.75 m
Historical Hamam: This is the most authentic venue for intimate cocktails, an event or a party. The
historical Hamam is adjacent to the Çırağan Ballroom and is the most authentic part of the palace,
surviving the destructive fire of 1910. Now, it is a stylish venue to host inspiring cocktail receptions
and can host up to 50 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 7.20 m / 22.85 m / 7.00 m
On the first floor of the Çırağan Palace:
Şimal A, B & C: These rooms can accommodate 50, 140 and 70 guests respectively. The 3 interconnected rooms offer 270 sqm of event space for groups of up to 180 delegates.
Size (w/l/h): 26.24 m / 30.70 m / 3.00 m
Mabeyn Ballroom: This space is ideal for corporate meetings, conferences, private or corporate
dinners, and with 375 sqm of space it can host up to 200 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 24.75 m / 16.37 m / 3.75 m
Enderun Ballroom: This unique and sophisticated wedding and event space extends over 425 sqm
and can host up to 300 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 14.49 m / 27.37 m / 4.45 m
Kaftan: This 91 sqm room can host up to 25 guests for prestigious board meetings and up to 50
guests for lunch or dinner.
Size (w/l/h): 8.44 m / 10.81 m / 4.45 m
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Meeting rooms located in the Hotel building:
Bebek, Ortaköy, Üsküdar, Boardroom: These function rooms, 25 sqm each, are located in the
hotel building on the lobby floor. They are ideal for small business meetings, executive meetings
and brainstorming sessions of up to 35 people.
Size (w/l/h): 5.50 m / 9.00 m / 2.70 m
Two private dining rooms are also available for hire for exclusive functions:
Enderun Private Dining Room: This room is located on the first floor of the Çırağan Palace and
adjacent to the Enderun Ballroom. Its high windows let daylight flood into the room, lighting up the
tastefully adorned walls, while the balcony offers majestic views of the Bosphorus. It is a dining venue
for up to 50 guests.
Size (w/l/h): 6.97 m / 10.72 m / 4.75 m
İznik Private Dining Room: Located on the right side of the Laledan Restaurant entrance hall, this
dining room is surrounded by wood panelled walls. A round table in the middle of the room with
dressed chairs offers a special ambiance for meetings or dining. The room covers 25 sqm and can host
up to 10 guests.
SPORTS FACILITIES:
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul Spa is managed by SANITAS includes an authentic Turkish
bath (hamam), a gym, a whirlpool, an indoor pool, sauna and steam rooms, massage rooms and a
cosmetic room. A favourite is the heated infinity outdoor swimming pool, which is open the whole
year and has spectacular views over the Bosphorus. Turkish Hamam treatments and Ayurvedic
treatments are other highlights of the Spa.
Fitness Club:
Machinery: Cardio equipment, circuit stations, free weights and Pilates equipment. Private Pilates,
yoga and fitness training is available as well.
Hours: 06:00-23:00
Size: 110 sqm
Spa:
Treatments: Classical Swedish, Indian and Far Eastern massages and treatments, Turkish
bath/Hamam treatments, body treatments and facial treatments.
Signature treatment: Turkish bath/Hamam treatment
Hours for treatments: 09:00 - 23:00
Size: 830 sqm
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Other facilities:
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is the only Ottoman Imperial palace and hotel by the Bosphorus
and the only hotel in Turkey that can be reached by private helicopter, yacht and limousine.
Of all the rooms and suites, 80% have sea views and all have balconies. There are also 11 VIP suites
at the historical palace which offer butler service and private entrances.
A city centre hotel with the ambiance of a resort, with vast gardens and a heated infinity pool open
year-round, the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul is at the same time a perfect business hotel with
vast meeting facilities.
It is truly “the place to be” for prestigious social gatherings, weddings, business meetings or
government conferences with its huge palace ballroom and its terrace by the Bosphorus.
The hotel has one of the best Ottoman cuisine restaurants in the city: the Tuğra Restaurant.
KIDS CLUB/Facilities:
The hotel has an open air kids park, a kids pool, a spacious garden where kids can run and play and
a special kids room prepared on Sundays during brunch (from 12.00 to 16.00).
SIGHTSEEING:
İstanbul:
As the only city in the world that lies on two continents, Asia and Europe, İstanbul has hosted 3 big
empires (Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman) in its at least two-millennia old history. Constantly on
the move and thrillingly hip, İstanbul is one of the most exciting metropolitan areas in the world and
was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2010. The economic and financial heart of Turkey
and the biggest producer and importer of art, culture and entertainment, İstanbul amazingly keeps
expanding and now has over 13 million inhabitants. Featuring world renowned claims to fame like
St Sophia (the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture), the Blue Mosque (which was built in the
early 17th century and is famous for its great dome, six minarets and interior covered in blue Iznik
tiles), the Underground Cistern (which was the water source for both the Grand Palace of the
Byzantine Emperors and for the Ottomans' Topkapı Palace), the legendary Museum of Topkapı
Palace with its dazzling displays of the treasures of the Ottoman Sultans and the covered Grand
Bazaar (which by the 18th century held more than 3,000 shops supplied by 30 major warehouses,
or hans) in its charming Old City.
İstanbul hosts many hip and trendy districts as well, such as the luxury residential and shopping
districts Nişantaşı and Bebek or more local and bohemian tastes such as Beyoğlu or Cihangir.
Apart from shops scattered around the city, İstanbul offers modern luxury shopping malls such as
Kanyon or İstinye Park as well. A Bosphorus boat cruise gives guests a chance to take in some
unforgettable views of the city and see Ottoman architecture up close.
CURRENCY:
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CLIMATE:
The climate in Istanbul is generally similar to the Marmara region; summer months are warm and
humid with very little rain, especially between July-August, while winter months can be cold and
wet with some snow, but not as extreme as some other areas of Turkey. Spring and autumn are mild
and are the best time for visitors.
During the summer months, the temperature can go up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees
Fahrenheit). The record high temperature in Istanbul is 45 degrees (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
During the winter months, the temperature during the day is usually around 10 degrees Celsius (50
degrees Fahrenheit) with much colder nights. The lowest ever recorded temperature was -15 degrees
Celsius (5 degrees Fahrenheit). Istanbul occasionally gets some snow, but not more than 10-12 days
per year. In the springtime, especially between April-May and September-October, the climate is
very comfortable at around 15-25 degrees Celsius (59-77 degrees Fahrenheit).
Average temperature in İstanbul, overall for a year, is around 14 degrees Celsius (57 degrees
Fahrenheit) with an average relative humidity of 76%.
VOLTAGE:
The hotel operates on 220-volt power.
IMMIGRATION:
Passports:
Passports must be valid for at least six months from the date of entry into Turkey. Passports must
also have at least one blank page for entry/exit stamps.
Visas:
Visas are required, and are issued on arrival at all airports, sea and land entry points for a flat fee
payable in pounds sterling, US dollars or Euros. A return ticket is not required. Citizens of
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Monaco, Sweden, Switzerland, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Vatican City, BosniaHerzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Russia can enter Turkey without a visa. Permitted length of
stays can range from one to three months depending on the country; please check with the nearest
consulate.
Validity: Tourist visas are valid for 90 days. However, Turkish officials no longer allow holders to
leave Turkey and return without further visa charges during that period. Travellers may only stay in
the country for up to 90 days within any 180 day period.
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For further information, please contact:
Neslihan Şen • Director of Public Relations • Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
Çırağan Caddesi 32 • 34349 Istanbul • Turkey
Tel +90 212 259 03 73 • Fax +90 212 259 33 13
[email protected] • www.kempinski.com/istanbul
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