This Former Ottoman Palace in Istanbul Is a Luxury Hotel With a $52,000-a-Night Suite

"At the pinnacle of this experience is the Sultan Suite, an opulent retreat that sets a high standard for indulgence. Priced from $52,465 (plus tax) per night, the hotel suite spans 4,305 square feet on the second floor of the original palace, and is located in an elegant structure adjacent to the hotel's modern wing. Framed by arched windows, the suite has panoramic views of the Bosphorus, the storied strait where Europe and Asia meet."

"Service at Çırağan Palace is nothing short of regal. Guests of the Sultan Suite enjoy chauffeur-driven transfers in the hotel's vintage 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow, along with the dedicated attention of a personal concierge. One special detail is the hotel's soap tradition: handmade olive oil soaps-offered in scents like mint-lemon-green tea, jasmine, orange flower, and rose-lavender-are presented for use during the stay and to take home as a fragrant souvenir."

Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul occupies a 17th-century Ottoman imperial palace on the European shores of the Bosphorus. The Sultan Suite provides 4,305 square feet of accommodation on the original palace's second floor, with arched windows and panoramic Bosphorus views. The suite is priced from $52,465 (plus tax) per night and includes a spacious living and dining area for 12 and two bedrooms with Ottoman-inspired decor. The master bedroom features a marble hammam with a private steam room and rain shower. Guests receive chauffeur-driven transfers in a 1974 Rolls-Royce, a personal concierge, and handmade olive-oil soaps to take home. Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant serves modern Turkish cuisine and an eight-course tasting menu on a terrace overlooking the strait.

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