Gleam Collection Hotel

Gleam Collection sits on a quiet side street in Şişli, a couple of minutes' walk from Abdi İpekçi Street and Nişantaşı's designer boutiques. The neighbourhood is known for its stylish cafés, patisseries, brasseries and cocktail bars, and Maçka Park is about five minutes away for a morning walk. Osmanbey metro is close by, just one stop from Taksim.

Unusually for this part of Istanbul, the hotel has its own garden, and rooms open onto balconies, terraces, or the garden itself. It gives Gleam a calm, residential feel, steps from one of the city's busiest shopping districts.

Rooms are stylish and contemporary, with Frette linens, memory foam beds and soundproofed windows. Some have private balconies or terraces; the suites add Jacuzzis and Nespresso machines. The hotel also offers Triple rooms, while the two-bedroom suite can accommodate up to 4 guests.

The restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes with city views, and a generous buffet breakfast starts the day. The lounge bar opens onto a spacious terrace for an evening drink.

The spa centres on a traditional Turkish hammam, an intimate, atmospheric space guests often single out as a highlight of their stay. A sauna, steam room and jacuzzi add to the sense of calm, alongside a menu of relaxing massages, and a fitness centre completes the facilities.