And now my favourite so far, The Peninsula Istanbul. Why favourite? The reasons are many. First of all, unique location which combines all the advantages of being on the shore of majestic Bosphorus, yet walking distance to many attractions. The modern name of the area is Karaköy, but there is also historical name Galata…
Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus - one more luxury address in Istanbul to be considered. Modern, slick, elegant as you expect from Mandarin Oriental brand. Mandarin Oriental BosphorusThings to consider about location of Mandarin Oriental Bosphorus: if your check in comes to weekend evening, expect lots of traffic to arrive - I've spent almost hour pushing…
No doubts, bank of Bosphorus provides sublime hotel setting. Bosphorus waters are always alive, day or night, with numerous boats of any possible type and size browsing its smooth surface in all directions, majestic palaces and mosques framing the scene from both sides, European and Asian. Our first stop, Four Seasons Bosphorus. …
I will not surprise anyone saying that Istanbul is a big city. Well, very big city it is. So, the variety of neighbourhoods and broad selection of luxury hotels in different locations can be quite confusing. I have no ambition to compare all luxury hotels of Istanbul since they are many, so just few…
InterContinental Hotel Dieu is not just the most elegant and chic address in the city, it is one of the city’s most emblematic historical landmark buildings, UNESCO World Heritage site. After tremendous reconstruction, building was transformed to something much more than just modern luxury hotel in the city centre. Stunning historical building now accommodates few…
Iconic Rosewood Hotel Georgia in Vancouver downtown closed January 1, 2024 for extensive renovation. The refurbishment will encompass signature spaces throughout the hotel including the lobby and 1927 Lobby Lounge, its accommodations and the Reflections Terrace. Aligned with the new design, the property’s food and beverage concepts will also showcase refreshed culinary programs. Reopening is…
When in Paris, this is one of the icons: La Tour d'Argent, four-hundred-year-old household - imagine??? That was my second encounter with chef Yannick Franques. First time I met him in Southern France 13 years ago when he was at Oetker Saint Martin. That was like... oh... deja vu... I definitely met this handsome chef…
This site is replacement of my old one, and even if it looks new and "under construction", the person behind is far not a novice at luxury travel business, and has few stories to tell. So, let's start! Julia's way to take selfies. While browsing Puglia, the heel of Italian boot, in April 2023.