Pera Palace in Istanbul, Turkey complements the city it is situated in. Its Ottoman era style of architecture and design with plush interiors and its old world plush charm make it stand out among other hotels from its time.

Built as the last stop for travelers on the Orient Express the hotel has been successful in catering to the whims and fancies of people coming in from different parts of the world. The luxury quotient is high and the discerning traveler with exclusive taste will find the sophistication and understated elegance of the hotel true to their elite taste.

The Pera Palace has been restored to meet modern style even while enduring with the original design to give it a unique feel and look.

The exterior façade and the interiors have been restored to its former glory. This is evident in the tea lounge – Kubbeli Saloon. The oriental feel of the saloon has been left intact as is its ceiling which comprises six glass domes which can be opened up independently. The original curtains of white lace which adorned the patisserie earlier still lend their charm to the present day modern setting. The electric elevator in the hotel enhances the old world charm of the hotel as does the elegant 1949 Plymouth that stands outside the hotel doors to be used by guests at their behest.

The restaurant Agatha sets up a fusion of Turkish, French and Italian cuisine for its guests amidst plush surroundings with live musical accompaniment to enliven the evening. The rich history of its guest list which has seen the likes of a Queen Elizabeth II, Jacqueline Kennedy, Ernest Hemingway, Greta Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Agatha Christie-her original typewriter still exists in the room she occupied when in Istanbul, is a testament to its exclusive and singular status as a hotel of repute and luxury right from the day it was built in 1892 to the present day.