The Maestro Hotel, Istanbul

The Maestro Hotel has 47 rooms, including Executive King Rooms and the Princess Suite; sea-view rooms have French balconies overlooking the Bosphorus. Each room includes a workout kit with a yoga mat, dumbbells, and resistance bands, an alternative to a gym. Bathrooms include ETRO shampoo, conditioner, and soap, plus MARVIS toothbrushes and toothpaste.

The hotel is 39 km from Istanbul Airport and a five-minute walk from Galataport, with the T1 tram stop around the corner. Dolmabahce Palace, Galata Tower, and Istiklal Street are within easy reach by public transport. Paid airport shuttle, car hire, valet parking, and an electric vehicle charging station are available on site.

The rooftop restaurant serves Mediterranean, seafood, and Turkish dishes with views of the Bosphorus. Breakfast is an à la carte menu that includes traditional Turkish, continental, and Full English/Irish options. Special diet menus include vegetarian, halal, and vegan options, and the hotel also offers kids' meals, breakfast in the room, and packed lunches.

The 24-hour front desk is staffed by Arabic, German, English, and Farsi speakers. A business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, and fax/photocopying services are available for work needs. Guests also have private check-in/check-out, a concierge service, a tour desk, luggage storage, and a shared lounge.

Wheelchair-accessible rooms include an emergency cord in the bathroom, grab rails, a lower bathroom sink, and a raised toilet. Families can use baby safety gates, strollers, and babysitting/child services. Pets are allowed, with pet baskets and pet bowls supplied by the hotel.

Location: 39 km from Istanbul Airport, five-minute walk to Galataport

Rooms: 47 rooms, some with sea views and French balconies; in-room workout kits

Dining: Rooftop restaurant serving Mediterranean, seafood, and Turkish cuisine

Service: 24-hour front desk in Arabic, German, English, and Farsi

Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and raised toilets

Family & Pets: Baby safety gates, strollers, pet baskets and pet bowls