I cover luxury hotels and travel from my home base in NYC. Although neither Istanbul nor Bodrum suffered ... happening lobby lounge and restaurant shine just as brightly as the view.

The Peninsula Istanbul offers Ottoman grandeur in the historic Karaköy district. As part of the ambitious Galataport ...

History and hideaways come together in Istanbul, a dizzying array of Byzantine ... If you book a room with access to the Club Lounge expect perks including afternoon tea. Rooms are cosy meets ...

There are a lot of great restaurants in Istanbul—but nothing compares to a restaurant with a view. These are some of the top spots in Sultanahmet Square for taking in the views from afar.

Rather than offering admission to their club lounge as an exclusive privilege for those guests booked into a club room, some hotels offer club lounge access to any guest who pays for it ...