Bayildim Cad. No 2 Macka, Besiktas, 80680 Istanbul
T: +90 212 326 1100; www.swissotel.com

Set in beautiful gardens next to the Bosphoros sea, the hotel has a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis court and Turkish bath. The spa offers several anti-ageing treatments including for the bust as well as alternative treatments such as Ayurvedic massage. There are several restaurants with menus catering for all kinds of tastes as well as a health restaurants.