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Dim doorway framed by glowing Christmas garland, red ornaments, and a hanging lantern in a dark hallway

Dim doorway framed by glowing Christmas garland, red ornaments, and a hanging lantern in a dark hallway

Soho House Istanbul: From Private Palazzo to U.S. Embassy to One of the City's Most Distinctive Hotels

You don't need to be a member of the famously selective Soho House to stay here. And this building once served as the United States Embassy in Istanbul, purchased by an ambassador who staked the reimbursement on a poker game and won.

Jun 284 min read

Front of Pera Palace Hotel. Building facade.

Front of Pera Palace Hotel. Building facade.

Pera Palace Hotel: History, Mystery, and Luxury in Istanbul

Step inside Istanbul’s legendary Pera Palace Hotel — a place where history, mystery, and modern luxury meet. From Agatha Christie’s Room 411 to Belle Époque glamour, this iconic hotel has stories in every corner.

Dec 12, 20253 min read

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