
Soho House
Located in Istanbul’s creative Beyoğlu neighbourhood, Soho House is set over four buildings, one of which is the former US Embassy originally built in 1872 by a Genoese shipping magnate with a penchant for Carrara marble floors and Italian rosewood, ornate frescoes and crystal chandeliers. Along with the three newer structures, the property, in total, houses 87 bedrooms, a speakeasy-style bar called The Embassy Club and that Soho House failsafe, Cecconi’s restaurant. Of course, there is also a Cowshed spa, which wins extra authenticity points for its incorporation of two hammam rooms.
Evliya Çelebi Mahallesi, 34430 Beyoğlu/Istanbul; T: 90 212 377 71 00; www.sohohouseistanbul.com; Rates from: £216