An immersive stay in the historic center of Istanbul

An internationally desired destination hotel

In 1963, when Sean Connery embodied M16’s iconic secret agent in “From Russia with Love”, Beyoglu in Istanbul evolved into a setting for some of the most unforgettable scenes of James Bond’s second adventure movie.

The feelings of romance, as well as the influences from the Italians who had moved into the city, were palpable, offering a European vibe and an air of rebirth to the city.

Somewhere along the cobblestoned streets, among elaborately facaded buildings and imposing Catholic churches, the impressive mansion Palazzo Corpi was fated to be transformed into one of the most exclusive members’ clubs in the world, and remodelled into a 5* star hotel in which -notwithstanding current trends- taking photographs and selfies is not allowed!

Palazzo Corpi was fated to be transformed into one of the most exclusive members clubs in the world, and remodelled into a 5* star hotel in which -notwithstanding current trends- taking photographs and selfies is not allowed!

Staff discreetly assess potential guests on social media before responding to their request to book, so as to ensure that they are a good match for the laid back creative atmosphere of the club.

 At the club in Istanbul, the environment is so relaxed and easy going that formalwear is actually frowned upon, and guests tend to be artistic personalities, instead of the members of the business world that are usually found in other hotels around the city.

Within its walls, vintage luxury is dominant: high ceilings, authentic restored 19th century frescoes, sleek floors of Carrara marble, heavy rosewood doors, ornate fireplaces, elegant furnishings and chandeliers.

At the same time, the 21st century makes its presence known in the upscale services offered to guests, for a remarkable blend of Eastern and Western culture which offers the feel of a private estate, away from prying eyes.

This exact feeling of privacy is the reason why staff discreetly assess potential guests on social media before responding to their request to book, so as to ensure that they are a good match for the laid back creative atmosphere of the club.

Pictures are strictly forbidden according to policy, so as to protect members and preserve an exclusive -but never high-minded or pompous- environment.

Notwithstanding current trends, the luxury experienced here is understated and taking photographs and selfies is not allowed!

Even if someone doesn’t have one of Soho House’s coveted memberships, they can still enjoy their stay -albeit with a more limited set of privileges- without feeling “left out”.

At the club in Istanbul, the environment is so relaxed and easy going that formalwear is actually frowned upon, and guests tend to be artistic personalities, instead of the members of the business world that are usually found in other hotels around the city.

This was, in fact, Nick Jones’ philosophy when he opened the doors of the first ever establishment in London 23 years earlier: to create an exclusive society for the people of cinema, media and the artistic community as a whole.