Elite Traveler March-April 2015

elite traveler MAR/APR 2015 ISSUE 2 149

Raffles RAFFLES SUITE ISTANBUL 7

Surrounded by the skyscrapers and plazas of downtown Istanbul this hotel opened last year in the luxury retail and entertainment complex the Zorlu Center. The Raffles Suite is on the 22nd floor and provides a unique perspective on the city, overlooking two bridges, two continents and two seas (with a grand piano and fireplace). The modern yet elegant suite feels like an apartment, thanks to its two bedrooms, dressing room, kitchen, dining room, study, private cinema and gym. Special amenities: Helicopter transfers; 30-minute helicopter or private yacht tour for the second day; Performing Arts Center ticket upon availability once during stay; private chef’s table; couples massage in private treatment room; packing service by Raffles butler; personalized bathrobe, iPad cover, luggage tag, cardholder, stationary; champagne upon arrival; back entrance Size: 4,478 sq ft Number of rooms: 10 (plus two full and one half bathrooms) Who’s slept here? Lady Gaga, which she disclosed herself. Other guest names are kept private Nightly rate: From $29,000 Contact: Burak Unan, sales manager, +90 212 924 0200 burak.unan@raffles.com raffles.com/istanbul