The Peninsula Istanbul Named Europe’s Top City Hotel in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 World's Best Awards

The Peninsula Istanbul is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as Europe’s Best City Hotel in Travel + Leisure 2024 World's Best Awards. The list, which is published each year by the venerable luxury travel magazine, includes annual rankings of 100 new and revamped hotels around the world based on surveys of its readership.

The hotel, which opened in 2023 as part of The Peninsula’s global portfolio, has earned numerous accolades from discerning travellers for its magnificent location alongside the Bosphorus; its splendidly refurbished heritage architecture; its opulent accommodations; and its world-class cuisine, spa, service, and amenities. The award from Travel + Leisure, however, is an especially prestigious recognition.

“It is an extraordinary honour to have been named Europe's Best City Hotel by Travel + Leisure, one of the world's most respected travel publications – especially as we have just completed our first year,” said Jonathan H. Crook, General Manager of The Peninsula Istanbul. “This achievement is a testament to the dedicated hospitality and impeccable service of our team, and the support of our guests from all over the world. We look forward to exceeding the expectations of more travellers in the future and introducing them to our mesmerizing city.”

The full list of the Travel + Leisure 2024 World's Best Awards will be published in the magazine’s August 2024 print issue and on its website.

About The Peninsula Istanbul

Set along the Bosphorus among beautifully landscaped gardens within the new development of Galataport, The Peninsula Istanbul occupies a quartet of graceful waterfront buildings in the historic district of Karaköy, near iconic city landmarks like Galata Tower, The Hagia Sophia, and The Blue Mosque. Many of the hotel's 177 guest rooms and suites offer sweeping Bosphorus views from floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and private terraces. Distinctive amenities include an exquisite Turk-Asian restaurant, GALLADA, helmed by award-winning chef Fatih Tutak; an opulent Ballroom and grand open-air terraces; and the sumptuous The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre, featuring traditional Turkish hammams, an indoor pool surrounded by Marmara columns, as well as an expansive outdoor pool and private boat dock.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)

Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong. 

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About World's Best Awards

New York-based travel magazine Travel+Leisure organises an annual survey among its readers about travel experiences around the world for the "World's Best Awards" list. Hotels are evaluated in different categories including their locations, services, food and beverage experiences and service quality. Travel+Leisure, one of the world's leading prestigious publications with a significant readership, plays an important role in determining travel trends and standards of excellence in the service sector with its annual list.

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