Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel, Istanbul

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul Hotel - A 5-star luxury high-rise with Bosphorus views, spa facilities, and multiple dining venues

Located in Istanbul's Mecidiyeköy business district, this 5-star Istanbul hotel features 209 rooms and suites across its soaring tower. Fairmont Quasar's accommodations include 25 suites and 40 Gold rooms, with many offering private balconies overlooking the Bosphorus. The property houses five restaurants including Ukiyo Restaurant on the fifth floor with panoramic views and Japanese cuisine, plus Aila serving traditional Turkish dishes with a spice library and mezze bar. The 21527.5 ft² Willow Stream Spa provides treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, and an authentic Turkish hammam. For business travelers, the hotel offers 11 meeting spaces and a ballroom accommodating 500 guests. Located 30 minutes from Istanbul Airport, the Fairmont sits adjacent to the Istanbul Cevahir mall and provides access to major metro lines.

Pros

Private Turkish baths with authentic taps and heated pedestals available in select rooms

Fairmont Gold Lounge on 15th floor offers butler service and exclusive privileges

Fifth-floor infinity pool provides panoramic views of the Bosphorus and Old City

Spice Library featuring authentic spices from the Spice Bazaar available for purchase

Cons

30-minute drive from Istanbul Airport

Business district location is removed from main tourist attractions