At a Glance
Located in an historic palace in the chic Nisantasi shopping area just north of Taksim Square, the Park Hyatt beautifully blends old and new in its design and ambience.
Indagare Loves
- Rooftop pool and terrace bar great for cocktails or lunch
- Contemporary, design-conscious rooms with miniature in-room hammams
- Great location in the heart of Istanbul’s shopping district
Review
If your goal is to shop and dine well, look no further than Istanbul’s chic Nisantasi quarter – similar to New York’s 5th Avenue or Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive. The Park Hyatt Macka Palace, located in the heart of this area, is walking distance from some of the best shops and restaurants in the city. A high-rise built in the 1920s, the Park Hyatt boasts a very sleek, contemporary aesthetic and is unlike any of the other five-star hotels in the city. With only 90 rooms, the hotel feels relatively intimate and rooms are quite spacious, even at the lowest category. Perhaps the best features are the bathrooms, many of which are set up as miniature hammams so guests can enjoy spa treatments in the privacy of their rooms. Each includes a traditional hammam basin, open-air rainfall shower, stand-alone bathtub and steam room.
Even if you’re not staying here, the rooftop lounge makes a great stop for shoppers hunting for treasures in Nisantasi. The hotel also has a spa, a well-equipped fitness center and a rooftop pool with fantastic city views. Says Indagare member Connie Spahn, who stayed at the Park Hyatt on a recent trip: “The Park Hyatt is a nice alternative to the Four Seasons Bosphorus, which we also liked. The Park Hyatt has a beautiful pool, great views and wonderful service.”
Who Should Stay
Modernists who want sleek, contemporary surroundings and a chic location rather than Bosphorus views and an Ottoman-inspired décor.
Written by Indagare