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Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
Istanbul, Turkey · Hilton Hotels & Resorts · Core Luxury
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus opened 10 June 1955 on Cumhuriyet Caddesi in Harbiye, Conrad Hilton's first hotel outside the United States, Gordon Bunshaft of SOM with Sedad Hakkı Eldem, a flying-carpet roof over the Bosphorus lawn. Olivia de Havilland flew in for the party. This is Harbiye, a walk from Taksim. Hilton Honors still stamps the keys.
- Opened 1955
- Neighborhood: Harbiye / Taksim
- Rooms from 409 sq ft (38 m²)
- Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (Gordon Bunshaft) with Sedad Hakkı Eldem
About Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
- The official opening was 10 June 1955 on Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Elmadağ / Harbiye, Şişli, after a 20 May temporary opening. Conrad Hilton attended with a chartered Hollywood flight.
- Architects: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Gordon Bunshaft, with Sedad Hakkı Eldem. The eleven-storey slab looks at the Bosphorus; Eldem's roof is read as a flying carpet.
- Published room counts disagree between 499 and a 1965 wing that took the house toward 417. Conrad's first hotel outside the United States still runs on Cumhuriyet Caddesi.
History
Opened 10 June 1955 as the Istanbul Hilton, first Hilton outside the United States: SOM Gordon Bunshaft with Sedad Hakkı Eldem, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Harbiye.
The setting
Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Harbiye / Elmadağ, Şişli, Istanbul, hillside toward the Bosphorus, walk from Taksim Square.
Restaurants and bars
- Sazzou — Bar · Bar
Amenities
- Pool 1 – outdoor
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa and wellness center
- Fitness center
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Internet
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Bar
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