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26 | Star Diamond World

I n celebration of excellent service, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences awarded The Marti Istanbul Hotel with a Five Star Diamond Award. The Academy had the pleasure of inspecting the hotel during the summer of 2013 and discovered a delightful

urban oasis in the heart of the Taksim District of Istanbul. The 270 spacious room and suite hotel was designed by the internationally acclaimed Zeynep Fadillioglu who artfully blended traditional Turkish heritage with contemporary flair. Fadillioglu is a world renown designer celebrated for her notoriety as the first woman to design a Mosque.Located just blocks away from Taksim Square, the Marti Istanbul Hotel is situated in one of the most vibrant districts of the city close to shopping, dining and just minutes by taxi to city’s must-see historical sites and its ancient bazaars. Truly perfect for both the leisure and business traveler, The Marti Istanbul Hotel certainly offers a delightful escape from the

urban pulse of the city. Its delightful to luxuriate in the 900 square foot spa and or relax on the hotel’s

swanky rooftop.On hand at the Award ceremony was Emre Narin, Vice President of Marti Hotels and Marina. Mr. Narin accepted the award on behalf of The Marti Group, his family and one of the oldest hospitality operators in Turkey

The Marti Istanbul Hotel Receives Five Star Diamond Award

by Karen Lynn Dixon

Celebrity actors Stephen Baldwin (The Usual Suspects) and Michael Madsen (Reservoir Dogs) attended the Star Diamond Award Ceremony

Karen Lynn Dixon, Luka Siminiati and Emre Narin

Scan the QR Code to view the Award Ceremony at Marti Hotel Istanbul