Offering contemporary glam and Old World charm, the W Istanbul is just the thing to help you keep up with this booming city on the Bosporus.

A proud blend of hip and historical, the W Istanbul had a former incarnation as the Akaretler Row Houses in Visnezade, sheltering in its Parisian-style halls national founder Mustafa Ataturk.

In the typical W Hotel style, the W Istanbul splits its 134 rooms into various levels of cush. The basic-level Wonderful guest rooms are ample and commodious, with iPod docking stations, Bose radios, flatscreen TVs, and marble baths. The amenities and perks expand through the Spectacular, Fabulous, and Mega rooms to the series of suites. It’s delightful to lie back on a chaise lounge in a Spectacular room’s private patio area and let the city melt away.

Whether you need a fax machine, a facial, or a raki mojito, the W Istanbul has you covered. Their WIRED business center offers a host of technological resources, while Bliss spa is armed with heavenly treatments from Esteé Lauder. Afterward, soak up the nightlife with fine dining at Craft Market and a cocktail at the SIP bar.