The Bank Hotel Istanbul

A façade fit for both a bank and hotel

The hotel was an Ottoman bank and is carrying that money smell all over with the collection of rich textures, colours, marble and leather. Pass me a cigar and my safe code

I love the private banking feeling at check in and out. Online banking is cool and all, but how chic did it used to be to organise your finances!? Also love the artwork by Ardan Özmenoğlu

I don’t know about you, but the first thing I look for in a newly arrived at hotel room, is something personal and edible. Lovely check in gifts from The Bank

Aaaah, chic room with a soaring ceiling, calm, luxurious and old world sophisticated air

I already feel so comfortable here, blending in with the colours and all

Ah yes, the ceiling I referred to earlier, propped by columns. Only appropriate to admire out of a robe

And when in Rome! I mean Istanbul. Of course the hotel would have it’s own hammam. Nothing heals like hot marble and a Turkish mom that scrubs and washes you like a little babe

The breakfast buffet is a classy affair, offering a continental selection and my favourite…

The Turkish breakfast! Oh man oh man, move over Aussies, this is a serious breakfast rival for you. Insider tip, kaymak and honeycomb honey on simit bread, a match made in breakfast heaven!

Talking about safes, they are still in the property. Now, the treasures there are countless wine bottles. If you’ve been a hard working chap, a wine tasting will be arranged

Ok, I’m going out to explore Istanbul! See you at a bar in Cihangir!