Sumahan on the Water
To convert a 19th-century Istanbul distillery into a boutique hotel, owner-architects Mark and Nedret Butler looked to the Bosporus for inspiration. At their 18-room Sumahan on the Water, the most compelling element is the view of palaces, skyscrapers, Hagia Sophia, and, of course, that sparkling strait. European starlets keep a low profile in the residential-style lobby, with its steel crossbeams, high ceilings, and fireplace. Sea and sky, framed by picture windows, blend into the blues and grays of the guest suites. Aboard the hotel’s yacht, Sumahan I, you can float along the Bosporus to the sound of the evening call to prayers.
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From Travel + Leisure, Jan 2006
“Sea and sky, framed by picture windows, blend into the blues and grays of the guest suites; the fluffy beds are positioned on platforms to enhance the vistas....” MORE>>
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