Harrods lists Istanbul’s Pera Palace as a must see

ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News

“Harrods Magazine,” owned by the renowned British shopping center where London’s wealthiest – including the royal family – has listed Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel as a must see tourist destination, according to a press release.

In a story ranking the world’s seven best boutique hotels the magazine’s readers should not miss during their 2011 travels, writer Julian Allason only nominated hotels that are characterized by an exotic and luxurious style.

The article stated the recently re-opened Pera Palace Hotel has preserved its former grandeur and presents a perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary luxury. The article praised the hotel’s suites and rooms – all of which bear a different style – and its afternoon tea service.

The article also noted that Ernest Hemingway and Graham Greene both stayed in the hotel at one time or another, and visitors are still able to book room 411, where Agatha Christie stayed while writing “Murder on the Orient Express.”