Grand Hyatt Istanbul

Grand Hyatt stands in Harbiye, set back from the traffic in its own gardens, about a seven-minute walk from Taksim Square. Maçka Park is around ten minutes away, and the nearby Taşkışla cable car glides across the valley to Maçka. The Atatürk Cultural Centre and the boutiques, cafés, and restaurants of Nişantaşı are both an easy stroll away, making this a well-placed base for the city.

Peaceful gardens, a rare luxury in central Istanbul, surround the hotel, along with a large outdoor pool, sun loungers, and a floodlit tennis court. Inside, the design blends traditional Turkish style with modern colours and architecture to create a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

Rooms are among the most generous in the area, starting at 38 square metres, with a sitting area, a work desk and marble bathrooms featuring both a bathtub and a glass-enclosed rain shower. Selected rooms and the terrace suites offer superb views of the city, the gardens, or the Bosphorus. The hotel also offers Family suites and three-bedroom terrace suites, both with kitchens and ideal for larger groups.

34 is the hotel's signature restaurant and a favourite with locals, serving seasonal Turkish and Mediterranean dishes from an open kitchen, with a fire on the patio on cooler evenings. In the garden, Grasidi serves Aegean and Mediterranean flavours beneath its signature olive tree, and in summer Gazebo offers pizzas, pides and homemade gelato by the pool. The Mezzanine Lounge & Bar is a relaxed spot for a drink.

The spa offers modern treatments and traditional hammam rituals in a calm, soothing setting, with a sauna and steam room to unwind in afterwards. The seasonal outdoor pool, surrounded by gardens, is one of the city's most inviting places to swim in summer, and the fitness centre and tennis court keep active guests busy.