Overview

With just 65 guest rooms and suites, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul provides an intimate atmosphere in the heart of this exotic city. The Hotel's historic architecture creates a variety of unique rooms and suites, all nestled around an enclosed courtyard.

Check-in time and policies

Check-in time

2:00 pm

Check-out time

12:00 noon

Early arrivals and late departures

If your arrival is early in the day and you prefer immediate access to your room, we recommend reserving for the prior night to guarantee immediate access. Similarly, for late departures, reserving an additional night will guarantee access until you leave the Hotel. If you choose not to reserve, we will be glad to store your bags and make our fitness facilities available for you to freshen up.

Cancellation policy

Cancellations for a hotel room reservation must be received up to four days prior to 12:00 noon on the expected day of arrival, and may differ by arrival date and room type. If cancellation of a guaranteed reservation is not received by the required date, the Hotel will charge for one night's accommodation. For details of cancellation policies and deposit requirements, please check at time of booking.

Credit cards

The following cards are accepted:

• American Express
• Diners Club
• JCB
• MasterCard
• Visa

Seasons Restaurant

Seasons features a glass-enclosed courtyard and an outdoor terrace. The elegant, refined décor combines Turkish artwork and a more contemporary style. The restaurant also has a beautifully landscaped garden that creates a peaceful oasis in the middle of Istanbul.

Chef Mehmet Gök and his team have crafted a menu that features international cuisine as well as local specialties.

A special children's menu offers choices that include Uncle Donald's crispy chicken fingers, Goofy's mini hamburger, Little Mermaid's spaghetti and drinks such as hot chocolate, milkshakes and fresh fruit juices.

Recently, Seasons received the honour of being named the best hotel restaurant in Turkey. Seats 55 in the winter, 95 in the summer.

Services and amenities in your room

• 100% cotton oversized bath towels
• Down pillows
• Duvets available
• DVD player
• Hair dryer
• In-room safe
• Non-allergenic pillows available
• Refrigerated private bar
• Thick terry bathrobes
• Twice-daily housekeeping service

Spa services

Exclusively for Four Seasons guests, a variety of revitalising massage treatments and Istanbul's highest level of personalised attention are available in the Health Club. Separate men's and women's saunas in the luxurious locker rooms enhance the sense of relaxation.

Massages

Deep sport massage

This method uses long strokes, kneading and friction techniques combined with active and passive movements of the joints to create a general feeling of well-being and relaxation. Lemon, rosemary, lavender and mint oils are used. (60 minutes)

Balinese massage

This method is believed to renew, strengthen and heal the body. The techniques of skin rolling, long kneading strokes and acupressure are used on the body as well as the feet. Rose, jasmine, orange and ylang-ylang oils are used. (60 minutes)

Aromatherapy

This relaxing or energising complete body, face and scalp massage uses individually chosen essential oils. For a relaxing massage, lavender, ylang-ylang and rose oils or ylang-ylang, basil, rose and orange oils are used. For an energising massage, jasmine, bergamot, orange and lemon oils are used. (60 minutes)

Hand and foot massage

This method uses the ancient knowledge of reflex points on the feet and hands to stimulate various parts of the body and mind. (30 minutes)

Foot and shoulder massage

This is the best choice for shoulder stiffness and tired feet caused by long-distance travel or prolonged computer use. Jasmine, bergamot, orange and lemon oils are used. (45 minutes)

Note: Complimentary Turkish apple tea is served after massages