TisF Travels East to Hôtel Les Ottomans.

The grandeur of the Ottomans is kept alive with today's luxury and comfort at Hôtel Les Ottomans.  Located at the most magnificent section of the Bosphorus, the "Muhsinzade Mehmet Pasha Mansion" has been brought back to life by Ahu Aysal, as "Hôtel Les Ottomans".

The Muhsinzade Mehmet Pasha Mansion was one of the most prestigious mansions of its time. The mansion and its annexes were built on a total land area of 4,527sqm, where there had been remains from the time of Ahmet III, a fountain and garden sets. This exquisite fountain and garden were considered as finer examples of Ottoman style garden and water architectures.

The family lived at the mansion from 1790-1929 and then gradually left. The mansion and its land were rented out to a merchant to be used as a coal storage area. In 1935, it was finally being used for sand storage. In the 1980's, members of the Pasha's family came together to sell the mansion to an entrepreneur who intended to use the property for tourism.

After a long and sad hiatus in its history, the mansion came back to life by the members of the Aysal Family under the Unit Group structure. The mansion was converted to one of the most luxurious and exclusive hotels in Turkey by the refined taste of its proprietress. Remaining faithful to its original design on the outside, it was restructured inside as a journey from its origins in the past to the present and presented as a mixture of love and lavish beauty which mankind constantly seek for.

Another Fabulous feature of Les Ottomans is the Caudalie Vinothérapie® Spa.  Here you can experience a glimpse of paradise: the unique scents of precious oils, relaxing music and the art of massage to immerse you in an exceptional moment. They offer an array of intoxicating body treatments unique to the world: the famous Barrel Bath and the Crushed Cabernet Scrub, the unmatched cult favorite exfoliating treatment based on grape-seeds... The Pulp Friction Sculpting Massage made with fresh grapes, moisturizing and re-mineralizing. Additionally, you may enjoy traditional massages and body treatments from all corners of the globe including European, Far Eastern and Turkish Hammam therapies. The first and only Vinothérapie® Spa in Turkey...which is truly Fabulous!

For more information about Hôtel Les Ottomans, please visit: www.lesottomans.com

Photography courtesy of Les Ottomans.

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