The name Vakko is familiar to everyone involved in the world of fashion far beyond Istanbul: the Turkish fashion empire began with a hat factory in 1934 and has grown into a major textile manufacturer, with fabrics commissioned by Pierre Cardin, Cerruti, Chloe, and other renowned houses. Today, the Vakko group of companies includes not only clothing, footwear, and accessory factories, but also fashion boutiques, pastry shops, restaurants, wedding salons, radio stations, television channels, fashion schools, and hotel management. It’s no surprise that, with such a background, both Vakko hotels are literally exceptional. And completely different.
Asia
You can live in a metropolis and at the same time be far from the hustle and bustle of the city at the Vakko Hotel & Residence Sumahan Bosphorus . It is located in the Çengelköy district, right on the shores of the Bosphorus, in a historical 19th-century building, formerly occupied by a distillery. The hotel’s furnishings, design and contents, as always at Vakko , were approached with special care and attention. The elegance in the spirit of the 1940s is consonant with the fashionable style of quiet luxury; the hotel is quite small, with 12 rooms, but each of them has a magnificent view of the Bosphorus. Particularly popular among guests are the two-story maisonettes, where you can find green terraces overlooking the bay, fireplace areas and private steam rooms. Guests can enjoy a French-style breakfast right on the terrace at Vakko Patisserie. The hotel also boasts two other restaurants: Vakko La Specialita offers the finest Italian cuisine, and Caviar Kaspia is the first Istanbul ambassador for the renowned French chain, where superb caviar plays a key role in the culinary experience. And of course, impeccable service is guaranteed—from in-room dining specially prepared by the chef, 24-hour concierge service, and a personal butler, to the services of stylists, barbers, and tailors. Well, for those who do not intend to sit still, there is even a transfer along the Bosphorus by boat: it turns the road from the hotel and back into a romantic boat trip.
Europe
In the European part of Istanbul, in the prestigious Nisantasi district, there is Vakko Hotel & Residence with a completely different format. Situated in the Turkish capital’s fashionable and creative district, close to leading international boutiques and local artists, musicians, designers, and performers, the hotel invites you to explore the city’s multifaceted landscape and embrace creativity. The hotel is surrounded by the finest shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, mansions, and villas. Beautiful walking routes begin here, and Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk grew up here, with this neighborhood serving as the setting for his novels. The Vakko Hotel blends seamlessly into the local atmosphere: 30 spacious rooms, designed for comfortable living, feature a living room with a fully equipped kitchen, a bedroom, and a dressing room. Everything is furnished in the same style of quiet luxury, but with nods to the neighborhood’s artistic DNA: black-and-white photographs of Jane Birkin, Serge Gainsbourg, Brigitte Bardot, and Alain Delon hang on the walls. Cuisine with a French accent, a spa area and the same iconic Vakko service. The hotel’s ground floor alone also houses the brand’s flagship boutique — it’s no wonder Vakko has fashionable roots!
