Point Hotel Barbaros, Istanbul

Point Hotel Barbaros - A 5-star Art-Tech hotel with Executive Lounge, wellness center, and Bosphorus views

Located between Barbaros Hayreddin Pasa Boulevard and Esentepe, this pioneering Istanbul hotel spans 22453.5 ft^2 and features Turkey's first specialized Japanese restaurant. Point Hotel Barbaros houses a 19375 ft^2 Sports & Health Center complete with an indoor pool, jacuzzi, spa services, Turkish bath, sauna, and steam room. The View Point Restaurant on the 9th floor serves Turkish and international cuisine with panoramic Bosphorus views and hosts weekly Tango nights every Thursday. Guest rooms feature soundproofed windows, HD televisions with 200+ channels, iPod docks, work desks, and laptop-sized safes. The property contains 16 conference rooms equipped for corporate events, while After 6 Bar and Lounge 34 serve as social hubs. Cafe Jolie provides coffee, chocolates, and pastries, while the Executive Lounge Bar operates until 23:00. Situated in Sisli, Point Hotel Barbaros stands near the Istanbul Cevahir mall and multiple corporate headquarters.

Pros

Free access to The Game entertainment center for suite guests

Complimentary laundry service for up to 3 pieces daily

Executive Lounge offers cold and hot appetizers with free local drinks from 07:00 to 23:00

iPod connectivity available in the fitness center

Cons

4 miles distance to Hagia Sophia Museum

Limited free ironing service of 2 pieces per day for standard rooms