Istanbul, Türkiye – November 2022 – Tribute Portfolio, the growing collection of characterful, independent hotels from Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of brands, travel programme, and experiential offerings, is set to make its debut in Türkiye with the opening of DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in the heart of Istanbul.

Set across two buildings, DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located in the very heart of Istanbul’s historical city center, in the vibrant Galata neighborhood. Both buildings, DeCamondo Galata House Building located on Felek Street and DeCamondo Galata Banque Buildings located on Bankalar Street, offer guests a unique experience for them to discover the hidden gems of Istanbul while being immersed in the local community.

Owned by the prominent European Aristocrats, the Camondo Family during the late 1800’s, the hotel features 95 stylish guestrooms and suites, designed with an unexpected blend of modern luxury and vintage charm. Reflecting the historical architecture of buildings built in the 1800s, the guestrooms are urban yet inviting with soft lighting and exposed brickwork.

“We are honoured to introduce the first Tribute Portfolio Hotel in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, Istanbul. Undoubtedly, this business partnership with Marriott International will bring great success to the tourism sector.” says Aydın Aktarlı, Aktarlı Group Board of Member.

DeCamondo Galata Buildings

DeCamondo Galata House Building and Banque Building were owned by the prominent European family of Jewish financier and philanthropists Camondo Family during late 1800s., With historic touches evoking Camondo Family spirit and providing authentic ambiances. The true cosmopolitans, Camondo’s principal home was Istanbul in the early 19th century. They contributed to the construction of a financial district in the city. And DeCamondo Galata’s two beautiful historical buildings of the Galata region are also the works of this period. House Building was the mansion of Abraham – Salomon de Camondo (great father of the family) and Banque Building was the business center of the family & other tenants.

Food & Beverages
DeCamondo Galata is very rich in eating and drinking options mixing tasty food, good ambiance, incredible scenery and entertainment in 3 different restaurant and 1 coffee corner.

Moise Karaköy – named after the prominent Camondo family member Moïse de Camondo, our restaurant offers one of the best traditional Turkish cuisine. Moise Karaköy is a rooftop restaurant in the DeCamondo Galata House Building with its distinctive modern and sophisticated style, promises a unique atmosphere to its guests. When the historical story of the building and its impressive Istanbul city view from terrace are added to the delicious traditional meat cooked on charcoal fire and served with marvellous appetizers, a unique experience emerges. The place serves all-day menu (breakfast, lunch, dinner), offers indoor or outdoor seating arragement. Every Tuesday and Thursday night DJ music performances and every Saturday night live accoustic music performances take place.

The authentic decorated Vigneron Wine House is on the basement floor of DeCamondo Galata’s House Building (on Felek Street), serving rich local and foreign wine menu accompanied by the most worthy flavors of cheese board, charcuterie board, tapas, pastas. Restaurant opens everyday at 2pm for lunch and dinner; offers guests a highly distinctive and sophisticated wine house concept. Featuring solo acoustic music with saxosophone performance every Friday and Saturday, not only buy hotel guests but Vigneron Wine House is one of everyone’s favorite restaurant in the city.

Nissim Restaurant - named after the prominent Camondo family member Moïse de Camondo’s son lieutenant Nissim, our restaurant Nissim is located on the rooftop floor with modern, elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, scenic terrace view with magical lights of surrounding Istanbul. Nissim Restaurant can be enjoyed any time of the day with bartender’s special recipe cocktails and chef’s delicious cuisine practices. Mainly inspired by the Mediterranean cuisine, skilled chefs showcase their talents on fish dishes, tapas… prepared with the best quality seasonal and fresh ingredients.

Brew Coffeeworks Galata - The new branch of Brew Coffeeworks, one of the most beautiful and popular coffee shops in Istanbul, opened in DeCamondo Galata’s lobby floor at Banque Building. Brew Coffeeworks offers the best place grab a cup of coffee to get ready for a hectic day in Istanbul. Take away or stay in, the freshest bakery products, sandwiches and desserts are ready for you during the day.

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.

To keep up-to-date with the adventure or reservation, visit www.decamondo.com.tr and follow us on Instagram | LinkedIn

PR Contact: Lori Zorvaryan
lorizorvaryan@decamondo.com

About Tribute Portfolio®
Tribute Portfolio is a growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike. With more than 70 hotels open around the world, Tribute Portfolio has struck a chord with those who seek out independent experiences and crave a connection with the community when traveling. From boutique resorts like Ermita in Cartagena and urban hotels such as The Vagabond Club in Singapore; to hotels in indie-spirited locales like Bellyard in Atlanta and Hotel Riomar in Ibiza, each Tribute Portfolio hotel celebrates its individuality, offering travelers a fresh, often colorful, perspective. For more information, please visit www.tributeportfolio.com and stay connected on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Tribute Portfolio is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit marriottbonvoy.com.

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