Step into the Duane Street Hotel and see why Condé Nast Traveler named this boutique hideaway one of the “Top New Hotels in the World” when it opened in 2008. The buzz continues with the recent opening of Mehtaphor – the latest restaurant from “The Next Iron Chef” runner-up Jehangir Mehta located on the ground level of the hotel.

Blending casual comfort with an enticing minimalist design, Duane Street Hotel offers a fresh perspective on what a lower Manhattan hotel can be and an exquisite gateway to Tribeca–one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. With its loft-inspired designer guestrooms and luxury amenities the Duane Street Hotel offers a chic metropolitan home away from home in a vibrant neighborhood of cobblestone streets dotted with historic warehouse lofts, art galleries, eclectic boutiques, and award-winning restaurants.

Guests will truly appreciate Duane Street Hotel’s intimate and relaxed atmosphere and the staff’s welcoming spirit. Here, special touches such as a 24-hour personal concierge, twice daily housekeeping, New York Times delivered daily, 100% Egyptian cotton designer linens, and sweet treats at turndown offer gentle comfort from a cheerful staff eager to please.

The 45 guestrooms feature 11-foot ceilings with floor to ceiling windows and custom-designed residential furniture, natural wood, slate bathrooms with chrome and marble fixtures. All rooms are individually climate controlled and include hi-tech amenities to meet the needs of business and leisure travelers such as high-speed Internet access as well as Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Opened in September, Mehtaphor is divided into several intimate areas, including a cocktail bar, a lounge-dining area, dessert bar and a lovely small dining room with a wooden communal table fully wired for laptops and internet access. Chef Mehta’s menu focuses on Asian-accented small plates.

The hotel’s other restaurant is ‘beca which serves New American Cuisine with European and Mediterranean influences, currently open for breakfast, lunch and room service.

Duane Street Hotel is located in the heart of Tribeca in lower Manhattan, adjacent to SoHo, Greenwich Village and the Financial District, and convenient to lower Manhattan businesses, Wall Street, and the New York Stock Exchange.

Turkey is renowned for its hospitality. Visitors will find the locals warm and welcoming, and eager to share their love of their home.  That enthusiasm will soon have you falling in love with the Turkey as well.  This is a fascinating country that combines the East and West, past and present, with a history that dates back more than 4,000 years.  Its capital Istanbul is today a dynamic, modern metropolis that has preserved its classical beauty, mosques, bazaars, bridges, gardens, memorials and palaces.

Right in the heart of the city’s Taksim Talimhane district you’ll find the Elite World Istanbul Hotel. The 5-star hotel is well located for exploring all of the city’s top attractions and vibrant nightlife. An evening stroll down the main thoroughfare will have you amazed at the activity going on late into the night (there’s a reason it’s called the Times Square of Istanbul). Here you’ll also find many shops, cafes, restaurants and an excellent selection of clubs with live music.

The elegant Elite World Istanbul is a perfect reflection of Istanbul’s classic beauty in a modern setting.  The hotel has created a harmony between Neoclassical and Baroque architecture into the design of its rooms. Whether traveling on business or on a leisure getaway, the 245 superb accommodations include a host of amenities, including Wi-Fi, interactive TV and a Jacuzzi.

Great food abounds in Turkey, from its kebabs to the mezes and fresh seafood and the hotel offers a variety of dining options, which all serve mouth-watering delights. The Elite Restaurant features classical Turkish and Ottoman cuisines as well as International varieties. There is also a brasserie, coffee shop and lobby bar on site.

The hotel’s FitLife Health Club & Spa features an indoor swimming pool, hamam Turkish baths, sauna, steam room, and full menu of massage and body treatments, as well the Fitbar Vitamin Bar.

Elite World Istanbul offers numerous services and conveniences for its guests, including car rental, airport transfer and babysitting services as well as conference facilities, a business center and a hair salon.

For Luxe Worldwide Hotel’s list of Top 10 Must See Attractions in Istanbul, click here.