The 212-room hotel is located on the European side of Istanbul, midway between the areas of Taksim and Levent and offers panoramic views of the Bosphorus. The 20-storey Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel will feature a rooftop bar offering city views, a lobby bar, bistro and all-day dining restaurant with outdoor terrace.The hotel will also offer state-of-the-art fitness facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath.

The Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel is currently under construction and will open in early 2012 under a franchise agreement with Polat Holding AS. It will join seven existing properties in Marriott International’s portfolio in Turkey, including the newly opened Edition Istanbul Hotel and soon-to-open JW Marriott Hotel Ankara.

Renaissance Hotels is an upscale brand with more than 150 properties in 34 countries.