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Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul rated 26th best hotel among 50 top hotels in Europe
ZURICH, 21th July 2008 – In a survey conducted by the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure, Swissôtel The Bosphorus, Istanbul was selected 26th best hotel among the top 50 hotels in Europe. The five star deluxe hotel, a member of the “Leading Hotels of the World”, is situated on the European side of the city and lies in a beautiful park, which is part of the former sultan’s palace, the Dolmabahce Palace.Travel & Leisure magazine performed the survey among its readership to compile its 2008 World’s Best Awards, identifying the best cities, hotels, islands, airlines and cruises in the world for this year. The survey also determined the best according to regions.
“We are very proud that the investments for suites, a major Amrita Spa, new trendy restaurants and mostly our concentration to improve guest services and enhance training for our colleagues have returned such a good result”, says Gerhard Struger, Regional Vice President Turkey & Eastern Europe at Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts.
In the same survey the city of Istanbul came to the 8th position worldwide and to the 3rd position within Europe.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts
Balz-Zimmermannstrasse 7
CH-8058 Zürich-Kloten
Press contact: Eva-Maria Panzer, Director Communication. Phone 0041 44 317 33 22, E-Mail evamaria.panzer@swissotel.com
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels for today’s discerning business and leisure travellers, combining the renowned Swiss touch with a fresh, contemporary and modern design. Each Swissôtel hotel offers personalized service with charm and efficiency. Located in main gateway destinations and city centres, the hotels have convenient access to business and shopping districts, and local attractions. Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts worldwide have won prestigious awards and accolades.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 90 hotels and resorts world under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts under development:
Swissôtel Novosibrisk, Russia (Opening 2009), Swissôtel Dresden, Germany (2010)
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