Amazing experience at the Pera Palace. This is a beautiful landmark hotel in the heart of Istanbul, 3 min stroll to the İstiklal Caddesi walkway. 5-star service, accomodations, and amenities. This hotel has great history including a museum on the first floor. The lobby is absolutely stunning as are all common areas of the hotel. Rooms are too. Full service spa in the basement with complimentary guest access to its turkish bath, sauna, steamroom and swimming pool with an "endless pool" jet mechanism for swimming laps in place. Staff was very responsive to our emails and meet all of our requests prior to arrival. Recommend 3-6pm tea time which we purchased in advance via email. Highly, highly recommend this hotel for all including couples, families, and business travelers.