Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is ideally located between Dolmabahce Palace and Maritime Museum on the Europen shore of the Bosphorus Strait-the 30km stretch of water separating Europe and Asia. Set within the Besiktas district-the shopping and transport hub of Istanbul the hotel is close to the citys financial district and the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center. Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul offers the most spacious guest rooms in the city. These luxurious accommodations are decorated in a contemporary style with Asian elements. The hotel consists of 186 well-appointed guest rooms with a minimum size of 42 sqm 453 sqft featuring spacious bathrooms. In addition there are 17 suites offering approximately 80 sqm 860 sqft to 366 sqm 3940 sqft of living and entertaining space most located to offer the best views of the Bosphorus sea. Dining at Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is a feast for the senses presenting tantalising gastronomic treats at its host of ambience-filled restaurant. All day dining restaurant IST TOO offers a uniquely satisfying combination of Asian and Western cuisines. For exceptional Cantonese cuisine gastronomes is heading to the hotels Chinese restaurant Shang Palace with three private dining rooms a spacious main dining room and intimate booths offer diners authenitic Chinese Fare. The heart of the hotel is the Lobby Lounge featuring a tea lounge and bar with an outdoor terrace. Breakfast lunch and an afternoon tea service is followed by tapas and evening entertainment in relaxed yet refined surroundings. One of the highlights at Shangri-La Bosphorus Istanbul is CHI The Spa at Shangri-La that features eight spacious private treatment rooms as well as two hamams. Other facilities include a health club furnished with the latest fitness equipment a beauty salon luxury retail boutique and an indoor swimming pool.