Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Hotel Overview
A stylish 5 star hotel, located in Taksim, Grand Hyatt Istanbul is
at the heart of both business and entertainment district. Hotel is 20 km from
airport and a block away from underground metro station. Topkapı Palace, Hagia
Sophia, Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace are the places that the guests can visit
in terms of sightseeing.
Renovated in 2003, Grand Hyatt Istanbul has 360 Rooms including 102
King, 159 Deluxe King, 71 Regency Club rooms with special amenities, 28 Suites
(12 with kitchenette), 3 Rooms for disabled guests and 7 fully furnished luxury
apartments.
Location
Istanbul is a treasure chest with infinite layers of cultural
richness and beauty. Grand Hyatt Istanbul inherits the spirit
of this magical city with an elegance and refinement unique to
the Hyatt touch. The interior of the Hotel is an artwork in
itself, with countless art pieces in every corner that pay
tribute to a multi-dimensional culture.
It is situated in the heart of the City's business district and just
5 minutes walk from the Bosphorus and Taksim Square's Shopping and Entertainment
Areas. The " Ataturk " International Airport is 30 minutes away, the
" Akmerkez " ( Europe's award-winning Shopping Mall ) 20 minutes away
and the historical sites in the Old City are 20 minutes by car.
Also is located in the Conference Valley, in
walking distance to the Lütfi Kirdar Congress and Convention Centre.
Food & Beverages
Agora
Agora, which is famous for its open buffets, offers tastes from Turkish and
International cuisine. Beside the open buffet, a la carte option is available.
Agora moves out to its terrace in the summer days and can serve up to 300 guests.
Spazio
Spazio is a classical, fine dining Italian restaurant of Grand Hyatt Istanbul located on the mezzanine floor. It has been open since 1993 and won
various awards since then. The gourmets selected it as the “Best Italian
Restaurant in Istanbul” and gecce.com chose Spazio as the “Best Hotel Restaurant
in Turkey”. Also it is awarded by Hurriyet newspaper as “The Second Best Pizza
in Town” and its chef is selected as the “2nd Best Italian Chef in the World”.
Spazio restaurant has the best and widest range of wines from all around the
world. It is also famous for its show kitchen with a wood oven for breads and
pizzas. The menu offers a wide range of delicacies from home made pasta, pizzas,
risottos to seafood dishes and special Italian desserts. In addition to its 110
seating capacity, Spazio has also a private dining room with 16 people capacity.
Mezzanine
Mezzanine is a chic lounge café and bar of Grand Hyatt Istanbul that
fuses indoor and outdoor elements. A massive glass wall affords a magnificent
view of the hotel pool and gardens. During the day, the space is bathed in warm
sunlight and at dusk, a smoky blue sunset can be savoured with a classic martini.
Adding to the relaxed, indoor-outdoor feel, water flows from an outdoor
waterfall through a niche in the glass wall, drowning out the sounds of
conversations at tables nearby – a centuries’ old technique used in the Ottoman
palaces.
At the opposite side of the lounge, another glass wall was built to create a
wine & coffee bar that faces the historical Taşkışla Building, one of the oldest
universities in Istanbul. The glass panels, shelves and bottles of spirits from
around the globe, capture the streaming light, fashioning a delightfully
illuminated bar area. Mezzanine is the place to enjoy a light meal, a perfect
cocktail, 30 kind of different tea and coffees and warm, silky soufflés made a
la minute.
Also, during the day, Hy-Tea buffet, which presents wide selection of homemade
cakes, desserts, bakeries and other goodies, is prepared in Mezzanine between
15.00 – 18.00 hours. Along with those irresistible and festive tastes, in
Mezzanine you can enjoy freshly brewed aromatic coffees and wide selection of
teas.
Gossip
Grand Hyatt Istanbul’s cozy nightclub Gossip features a sophisticated
high tech sound and light system. Its stage is lighted from the bottom and it
has a fiber-optic twinkling ceiling that this modern look and atmosphere make
Gossip one of the hottest gathering points in Istanbul. This bar and nightclub
is an ideal venue for either lounging on couches in front of the fireplace,
relaxing at a bar table or conversing around the bar. Furthermore it has Latin
nights every Thursday and Saturday nights with live performance.
Gossip, which moves out to its heavenly green garden during summer months, also
has a great atmosphere in its outside venue, among glamorous greenness of the
garden, huge cushions, torch and candles that is ideal to escape the hustle of
the city.
The Library Bar
This exclusive cigar and jazz bar of Grand Hyatt Istanbul, The Library
Bar, has a relaxing atmosphere reflecting the style of English Gentlemen’s Club.
Chic in style and cozy in decoration, The Library is a perfect venue to have
some fine cognacs before or after dinner. Offering not only fine cognac and
cigars, but also a warm atmosphere, The Library, creates lasting memories.