Hôtel Historique
Questionnaire
Année de construction : 1910
Quel est l'histoire de la propriété ?
It is a family mansion built in the Old City of Istanbul, just meters away from the
Hippodrome of Constantinople and neighbouring the Ibrahim Pasha Palace from the 16th century. The building had been used as a family house until 1991 Which is the year when it has been renovated and started to be used as a hotel.
Quelle était l'époque et/ou le style architectural dans lequel la propriété a été construite ?
Early 20th century building, late period of Ottoman architectural style.
Le bien est-il entouré d'autres bâtiments historiques ?
The property, located in a quiet street, is right across from the Blue Mosque and at a few minutes walk from important historical sights such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.
Des travaux de restauration ont-ils eu lieu ?
The restoration has taken place in 1991. The original facade was kept unharmed.
Y a-t-il des invités importants ou des propriétaires précédents qui méritent d'être mentionnés ?
Throughout its past the hotel has often been chosen by people from the world of art and culture. Some of the long staying guests were Francis Ford Coppola (film director), Ralph Fiennes (actor), Jean Baudrillard (sociologist), Robert D. Kaplan (writer), Reza Deghati (photojournalist).
Le bien a-t-il reçu des certifications pour son statut historique ?
A grade 2 listed building. It has a local certificate as 2nd degree historical building.
Décririez-vous votre propriété comme (ou l'a-t-elle déjà été dans le passé) un : Y a-t-il quelque chose que vous aimeriez souligner, ajouter ou clarifier ?
Our hotel was named after the gorgeous building across the street which used to be the palace of Ibrahim Pasha. He was the Grand vizier of Sultan Suleyman who was also honored as “the Magnificent”. This palace is now in use as The Museum of Turkish and Islamic arts.
