Divan İstanbul is one of the most exclusive hotel in İstanbul with its elegantly furnished guest rooms and warm and attentive service combining the best of East and West and its heritage of over half a century. Located at the beginning of a tree-lined boulevard leading to Taksim Square, Divan İstanbul Hotel is just a few steps away from the city center. This means that all the unforgettable historical and cultural sites that define İstanbul, as well as its most important businesses and commercial addresses are within minutes of the hotel. Adding comfort to convenience of the transportation, Divan İstanbul Hotel meets the needs of both the business travelers as well as leisure travelers. Divan İstanbul Hotel welcomes its guests in its Divan İstanbul Spa, and in three gourmet restaurants: Divan Pub, Divan Lokanta and Maromi. With its large meeting rooms, foyer areas, Divan Bar and Divan Patisserie on the lobby floor, Divan İstanbul Hotel provides great gathering spaces for meetings and invitations as well as for those who want to just relax and enjoy the ambiance over a fine Turkish pastry or an expertly mixed cocktail.From the moment you step inside, you get that perfect feeling of being someone special...Divan Lokanta Divan Lokanta is an Istanbul attraction in its own right and proudly upholds Divan’s decades-long tradition of fine dining featuring Mediterranean cuisine with a Turkish touch. The copper-leaf bar and glass sculptures shimmering golden red set the tone in an inviting and elegant atmosphere where countless vintage wines tower in illuminated racks over the barstaff expertly mixing fine cocktails, and the professional and friendly waitstaff stands ready to delight you with palette-dazzling Mediterranean and Turkish gourmet cuisine. Master Chef Aydın Demir deftly spans the gap between yesterday’s and tomorrow’s cuisines, creating an innovative and surprising menu together with Divan Group’s Executive Chef Giancarlo Gottardo by combining the best of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with exclusive Divan signature dishes. Guests are invited to enjoy the very best in fine dining whether over a leisurely or business lunch or dinner, a special occasion or just a delicious tête-à-tête dinner for two in this elegant and refined setting.It is not hard to understand why this restaurant, whose low-key style is enhanced with original artworks by the noted Turkish painter Necdet Kalay, is a favourite place for Istanbulites as well as Divan Istanbul guests to meet for a casual dinner or a drink. You will also quickly be seduced by its extensive and appealing menu featuring local specialties such as lahmacun, a thin flat bread filled with spicy minced meat, and pub favourites like the Divan cheeseburger with onion rings, as well as a variety of satisfying dishes straight off the grill, such as Pirzola, Turkish-style grilled lamb chops, or a gourmet pizza fresh from our stone oven. Divan Pub appeals to every taste, whether you like to eat light or enjoy a full home-style meal, and the Pub is your address for all-day dining from its delicious buffet breakfast to the attractive international cuisine served for lunch or dinner, and also offers bar service.This Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, smartly designed with inlaid glass handmade by master glassblower Robert DuGrenier, attracts a hip and diverse crowd of artists, professionals and socialites. Enjoy the conversation and the traditionally Japanese ambiance over expertly prepared dishes such as rice-couched maguro and traditional tempura udon soup from our extensive menu featuring a tantalizing variety of classical tastes from the Far East, all personally crafted with a modern interpretation by Chef Kenji Kume.This luxurious bar with its invitingly warm décor has a fin-de-siècleatmosphere, featuring a mahogany bar well-stocked with a wide variety of the finest domestic and imported fine Its high ceilings and comfortably elegant furnishings are reminiscent of a club where one might expect to see Victorian gentlemen debating the events of the day. Savour the expansive and eclectic range hors d\'oeuvres, from the Turkish gourmet cheese plate all the way to New Orleans seafood stuffed po-boy sandwiches. It is an elegant setting to meet with friends or colleagues over drinks, unwind after a long day, or for an intimate chat...Divan Patisserie Divan’s superb chocolates, Turkish delights, exquisite cakes and cookies, and full-flavoured coffee and fine teas have made us Turkey’s leading gourmet patisserieAfter a long day of touring the city, chairing meetings, or evaluating the latest scientific discoveries at an international conference, there is no better way to reward and revitalise yourself than with a visit to the Puri Spa. Experience a rejuvenating and cleansing tradition stretching back to Ottoman times and before as you luxuriate in the hamam. If you are looking for something more active, try a workout at the fitness centre, take a Pilates class, or swim laps in our half Olympic-size pool. Afterward, treat yourself to a relaxing session in one of the saunas or indulge in one of our wide selection of beautifying facial and body treatments that will leave you feeling refreshed before heading to dinner at one of our fine restaurants.Divan Istanbul is located in the heart of Istanbul, close to Taksim Square. A short walk along broad, tree-lined boulevards is all that separates you from the best culture, nightlife and entertainment that Istanbul has to offer. Major corporate headquarters and shopping centres, as well as the Congress Valley’s Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Center, Istanbul Congress Center and Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall are just minutes away by foot. The Istanbul metro is only a brief walk from the hotel, and Ataturk International airport is 15.5 miles or 25 kilometres and only 30 min away by cab. Whether closing a deal or opening your eyes to the splendours of Istanbul--or both--Divan Istanbul holds the key to a fulfilling and relaxing stay.All of Divan Istanbul’s spacious rooms combine our signature mix ofcomfort, elegant design and luxurious convenience. Our graciously appointed rooms are a refined setting in which to relax, work, reminisce about a day spent exploring the city or simply to enjoy the moment. You will find it just as comfortable to work in your room as to rest after a full day of meetings or taking in the wonders of Istanbul. All of our rooms are 33 square metres (355 sq. ft.) or largerbut we believe outstanding comfort means more than just more space. It means finesse and attention to detail.If you need to focus on completing a project, try the handsome custom-built leather top executive desk, which is ergonomically designed to enhance your productivity. Stay connected with our high-speed wired, and high-speed wireless internet connections*When it is time to freshen up before drinks or dinner, you will appreciate your room’s elegantly appointed bath, decorated in harmonious marble tones and featuring both rain and hand-held showerheads. All rooms provide the comfort of a King-size bed with Ottoman-inspired hand-beaten brass finials adorning the headboards. At your bedside you will find glass table-lamps by master artisan glassblower Robert DuGrenier, whose lighting is an integral part of a larger design statement that finds expression in every part of the hotel\'s décor.When you are ready to turn in, turn to our extensive pillow menu, which caters to your comfort as well as to allergies and other special needs. Set your alarm with the alarm clock/iPod/iPhone dock at your bedside and perhaps select a soothing melody or tune into the world on the flat screen satellite and cable LCD TV to find out what\'s happening or enjoy a film.