Doubles start at 186 euros (about $230 at $1.24 to the euro).
Basics
The Georges Hotel Galata may be in Istanbul, but its sensibility lies farther west, from its croissants to its Champagne bar to sea views that draw guests like British fashion designers. Constructed in the 1860s as an apartment building, it was renovated in late 2011, adding a modern glass elevator, rooftop bar and custom furnishings.
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