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Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey · Fairmont · Accessible Luxury
Fairmont's first property in Turkey, opened in 2017 in a 39-storey glass tower in Istanbul's Mecidiyeköy business district, was built on a site that previously housed a 1930s Art Deco liquor factory: the original factory structure survives as an event venue within the grounds. Its 209 rooms rise high enough to take in Bosphorus views from a full 21 kilometres inland.
- 209 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Levent
- Rooms from 431 sq ft (40 m²)
About Fairmont Quasar Istanbul
- A 1930s Art Deco distillery that once occupied the site was preserved and integrated into the hotel grounds as a distinct event venue, giving the property an industrial-heritage core beneath its glass-and-steel exterior.
- Opened in 2017 as Fairmont's debut in Turkey, the 39-floor tower is the tallest luxury hotel building in Istanbul's European business corridor.
- The hotel's Aila restaurant centres on an open ocakbaşı charcoal grill and an in-house spice market stocked with over 120 varieties.
- Entry-level rooms start at 431 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul opened in 2017 as Fairmont's first property in Turkey, located in the Levent business district on the European side of Istanbul. The hotel occupies the upper floors of a striking glass tower with panoramic views of the Bosphorus Strait and the city skyline. The opening marked Fairmont's strategic expansion into Turkey's luxury hospitality market. The Willow Stream Spa and multiple dining venues reference both Turkish and international culinary traditions, reflecting Istanbul's position as a cultural crossroads between Europe and Asia.
The setting
Fairmont Quasar Istanbul rises in a 39-story glass-and-steel tower on Büyükdere Caddesi in Mecidiyeköy, the dynamic Şişli business district where Turkey's major corporations and financial institutions relocated from the historic Bankalar Caddesi in the 1990s, establishing the area as Istanbul's modern commercial spine. Steps from the metro, it is 21 minutes by transit to Çırağan Palace and 23 minutes to Dolmabahçe Palace, while the Zorlu Center luxury mall and performing arts venue is a short taxi ride away. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame unobstructed skyline views extending to the distant Bosphorus, making this the definitive luxury address for business travelers who prize metropolitan connectivity at the crossroads of European Istanbul. 9 km from Galata Kulesi tower.
Experiences
- Fairmont Gold Lounge — Private club for Fairmont Gold guests with complimentary meals and drinks all day, Bosphorus views and a dedicated butler team.
- Luxury Hammam by gülsha — A luxury Turkish hammam ritual using gülsha's natural products, described as a sensory journey.
- Fairmont Spa — Spa with swimming pools, fitness centre, treatment rooms and a traditional hammam, opening onto a hidden courtyard.
- Dining — Business lunches, five-course dinners, afternoon tea, late-night raki and Japanese-inspired Asian cuisine in the evening.
- Istanbul historic sites — Guests can explore Istanbul's historic sites from the hotel.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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