A Brand-new Era Carrying Traces of the Past Has Begun at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Ciragan Palace Kempinski — Photo by Kempinski

One of the most important symbols of the city with its unique location on the Bosphorus, magnificent architecture, rich history, and unparalleled beauty, the legendary Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul stepped into a brand-new era under the dominance of the combination of historical textures with modern elegance, after its extensive redesign project in the hotel building.

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, which is the indispensable address of distinguished travellers from all over the world with its magnificent nobility and unique location, invites its guests to an exciting journey between the past and the future after the redesign process in the hotel building. The entrance, lobby, rooms, suites and two new restaurants, where every detail has been redesigned with inspiration from the history and architecture of the Çırağan Palace, defy time with their admirable styles.

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul takes on a timeless identity by shining again with the original interpretation of Ottoman Art Expert Serdar Gülgün.

Being managed by Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, evolves its entire hotel building into an even more impressive appearance with a poetic transformation. With the redesign of the hotel entrance, lobby, rooms, suites and two new restaurants, the most elegant and magnificent details of Ottoman art emphasise the perfect unity of the historical texture with the contemporary perspective. The classic design elements, dominated by an innovative style, are reminiscent of a different story in every corner from the moment the guests step into the hotel, immortalising original sections of the past. The elegantly designed entrance of the redesigned hotel section bears traces of the palace gardens. Lattice columns, a dome-shaped ceiling, specially designed chandeliers, the floor paved with podima pebbles inspired by the garden of Topkapı Palace, and the marble ornamental fountain create a unique integrity. The magnificent hotel lobby meets with the splendour of burgundy tones in which Iznik ceramics inspired by the 16th and 17th Iznik tiles, flamboyant chandeliers inspired by Murano chandeliers, an octagonal sitting group that is frequently seen in the centre of very large palace halls, adorned with turtle figures that refer to the history of the Çırağan Palace and at the same time represent wisdom and longevity and many more magnificent pieces come together.

The traditional magnificence of the Ottoman Empire draws attention in the redesign of the hotel rooms and suites.

In the rooms and suites, which reflect the modernised version of the Ottoman heritage with the creative and aesthetic touches of sought-after Ottoman Art Expert Serdar Gülgün, rare decorative objects stand out with their elegant magnificence and authentic delicacy. Corridors in striped styles designed with inspiration from ostentatious Ottoman tents, special headboards adorned with cintemani, tulips and patterned fabrics used in Ottoman art, mother-of-pearl furniture, armchairs inspired by the art of marbling, marble bathrooms referring to the deep-rooted Turkish bath tradition, and such design details containing many-layered stories, perfectly complement the unique nobility of the Çırağan Palace in the redesigned rooms and suites. The top-level suite in the hotel building offers a unique accommodation experience with its unique fabrics, furniture and accessories with fascinating designs, a bathroom with a hammam, a dining room section decorated with a special wallpaper made from an old Bosphorus engraving, and large balconies overlooking the Bosphorus.

Two brand-new restaurants offer guests a unique gastronomic experience.

The two new restaurants located in the hotel building are appreciated not only for their designs but also for their menus and service styles. Serving in the concept of a chef's restaurant, Akdeniz by Esra Muslu
welcomes taste lovers at Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul with its unparalleled theme of Mediterranean cuisine. Esra Muslu's successful career, which has crossed continents with her talent and spectacular taste, and her restaurant, which introduces unique Turkish flavours in London and has earned a spot on the Michelin Guide's favourite places list, are the defining factors of the taste and restaurant identity exclusive to Akdeniz by Esra Muslu. As one of the most successful female chefs of Türkiye, Muslu keeps the Turkish traditions alive while interpreting them for Çırağan Palace with Mediterranean touches. In the restaurant, which has a large seating area, designed in a modular system that gives the feeling of passing from one place to another. The delicious plates are prepared for sharing and cooked on a wood fire.

These dishes are accompanied by attractive decorations with a Mediterranean theme in the lush gardens of Çırağan Palace and the enchanting view of the Bosphorus. The first area entered in the restaurant, the library and the waiting area, dominated by green colours, welcomes the guests with their warm and comfortable atmosphere. The area right after it invites the guests to the Mediterranean garden, with folding screens covered with special wallpapers on which many trees unique to the Mediterranean are located. The blue, white and red furniture upholstery and details in the restaurant come together with giant cubes and elegant vases referenced from Ottoman tiles, reflecting the warmth and vitality of the Mediterranean. With its eye-catching design and warm, friendly concept, the restaurant invites guests to a dazzling feast.

Gazebo, which is one of the most popular taste stops in the city with its flamboyant ambiance, service style and menu, adapts the Ottoman garden art to the present in its new design. The interior of the space, which opens to a wonderful garden overlooking the Bosphorus, also contains natural beauties and takes on the concept of a magnificent palace garden, in accordance with the garden plan created by dividing the gardens into four symmetrical parts in the Ottoman Empire. Four separate square seating groups fill the four corners of Gazebo, whose historical texture is reinforced with an ornamental fountain in the centre and a huge cage stylized with Ottoman arches. The sitting groups reflect the elegance of rose, tulip, carnation and hyacinth flowers, which are said to be based on Ottoman art. Tones that evoke nature show themselves in decorative elements such as chairs, armchairs and pillows, while they create a heartwarming harmony. Offering delicious sandwiches, à la carte breakfast service, salads, light snacks, delicious afternoon tea, special drinks and much more in its stylish and spacious atmosphere with a high ceiling; Gazebo continues to bring the most qualified form of luxury, taste, elegance, and comfort to its guests in its brand-new ambiance.

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