Where to stay in Istanbul

An Ottoman era palace versus a hip oasis of calm. Ruth Jackson looks at two of the best hotels on offer in Istanbul.

Pera Palace Hotel

The Pera Palace opened to the public in 1895. It was the first luxury hotel in the Ottoman Empire and the final destination for passengers aboard the Orient Express. Since then, it's played host to the great and the good, from Agatha Christie to Jackie O. Last year, the hotel reopened following a major renovation project.

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