Fairmont set for 2016 Istanbul debut

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new development in Istanbul, Turkey, scheduled to open in 2016. The 210-room hotel will be joined by branded residences and is part of the Quasar Istanbul complex, a new mixed-use development in the Sisli district, a vibrant neighbourhood blending commercial, residential and retail yet situated close to major attractions in the city. Two 41-storey towers will sit above a four-storey office podium with fitness facilities and luxury retail stores. The towers will house a Fairmont Hotel and Fairmont Residences, as well as Quasar Residences and offices, which will be managed by Fairmont. The hotel will feature Fairmont Gold, the brand’s hotel within a hotel lifestyle offering, a number of lounges and several restaurants, 2,000 square metres of function space, and a Willow Stream Spa. “Istanbul is an exciting, dynamic city that will appeal to our business and leisure guests,”says Jennifer Fox (pictured), president, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. “As well as complementing our other developments in the region, it is very exciting to be partnering with Viatrans on this amazing project blending hotel, residential and community space.”(http://www.fairmont.com)