A New Hotel in Istanbul Just Opened in a Restored Shipyard-With Boats to Take Guests on Private Tours of the City

"Housed in a bespoke armoire at least six feet tall, it is filled with curated delights of every kind. Mine, for instance, was stocked with an expansive tea selection requisite of a non-coffee-drinker, as well as a host of healthy-ish snack options, like pea chips and protein bars (though I couldn't resist the gourmet Turkish delight or gummy bears either)."

"Opened in September in Istanbul's vibrant new Tersane district, the waterfront hotel bills itself as a "House for curious minds," delivering a modern, immersive experience in a city known for its rich history and tradition. The original stone walls of the hotel date back more than 600 years to a shipyard built at the height of the Ottoman Empire. But there's nothing archaic about the design: Original artwork, custom furnishings, and brilliantly colored textiles bring the historic setting to vibrant new life."

"From the moment I set foot in Aliée Istanbul, I was enveloped by the palpable air of chic exclusivity. It was evident in the infinity pool stretching across a former royal garden at the edge of the Golden Horn, the harbor branching off the legendary Bosphorus. It was obvious in the lazy, long breakfasts at Little House's terrace, where a spread of Mediterranean treats large"

Aliée Istanbul opened in September in Istanbul's Tersane waterfront district and occupies original stone walls from a 600-year-old Ottoman shipyard. The hotel positions itself as a "House for curious minds" and pairs historical architecture with contemporary design through original artwork, custom furnishings, and brightly colored textiles. Each guest room features an oversized, carefully curated minibar housed in a six-foot bespoke armoire, with some furniture wrapped in original paintings by local artist Arslan Sükán. Public amenities include an infinity pool across a former royal garden on the Golden Horn and a terrace restaurant serving long breakfasts with Mediterranean selections.

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