The memory of places that touch life exists wherever the past and the future meet. So much so that as each memory approaches the narrative of a new word or an old story, it multiplies time, adds meaning to its meaning and continues to grow. Thus, the value of life reaches infinity, hosts cultures and leaves beautiful memories.
There are some places on earth that not only witness the history they live in, but also become history itself. Pera Palace Hotel is undoubtedly among those places. The story of Pera Palace Hotel, which opened in Pera, the heart of Istanbul, towards the end of the 19th century, is also the story of an ancient history.
When the world-famous Orient Express started its Paris-Istanbul journey in 1888, there was no luxury hotel of high standards where passengers on the train could stay in Istanbul. Thereupon, Pera Palace Hotel, whose construction started in 1892, started to host its first guests with an opening ball held in 1895.
Pera Palace Hotel has hosted thousands of guests from many countries of the world since the first day it opened. Artists, writers, actors, directors, statesmen, famous names... They all became a part of Pera Palace Hotel, along with Istanbul, and turned into the history they lived in.
Pera Palace Hotel witnessed 126 years of ancient history while watching the unique Golden Horn view from Tepebaşı. He saw the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the establishment of the Republic, wars and migrations. As time passed, he always looked at Istanbul from the same point. It contained thousands of stories in its rooms, high ceilings, corridors, views and stance; It hosted memories and saw long and beautiful seasons. Pera Palace Hotel was also a place where firsts were experienced. It went down in history as the first building in Istanbul other than the Ottoman palaces to be electrified. At the same time, the first electric elevator and the first running hot water were in Pera Palace Hotel. It was a good time and guests from all over the world were witnessing the magnificence. Pera Palace Hotel was hosting its guests in Pera, where the heart of Istanbul beats, in this distinguished district once called Little Europe. Its magnificence, fascinating atmosphere and luxurious facilities attracted everyone's attention.
One of the most valuable guests of Pera Palace Hotel was Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. After 1917, he stayed in his room at the Pera Palace Hotel, especially when he returned from the front; He made important decisions, worked on the future of the country and hosted his high-ranking guests in the same room. Room 101 at Pera Palace Hotel was turned into a museum where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's personal belongings are exhibited on the 100th anniversary of his birth. Thus, Pera Palace Hotel added another beauty to its valuable asset as a museum-hotel.
Pera Palace Hotel now stood beyond the accommodation experience with the experience it has grown over the years. The fact that it is one of the first places that come to mind when Istanbul is mentioned and that world-famous names prefer Pera Palace Hotel during their visits has always positioned it in a different place. Because the story it carried beautified a magnificence that stretched from the past to the future and grew even bigger.
Famous Guests of Pera Palace Hotel
Especially the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, İsmet İnönü, King Henry VIII. Edward, Queen II Elizabeth, Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Joseph, Shah Reza Pahlavi, Yugoslavian President Tito, General Franz von Papen, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Greta Garbo, Sarah Bernhardt, Alfred Hitchcock, Pierre Loti, Jacqueline Kennedy, Ernest Hemingway, Ninette de Valois, Mata Hari, Cicero and Mikis Theodorakis were among the guests staying at Pera Palace Hotel.
One of the most famous guests of Pera Palace Hotel was the world-famous crime novel writer Agatha Christie. The author, who frequently visited Istanbul, stayed at Pera Palace Hotel during these visits. It is also rumored that he wrote the famous novel Murder on the Orient Express in his room at the Pera Palace Hotel during these visits, and it is thought that he was in Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul during the missing 11 days, the mystery of which has not yet been solved.
The Marmara Pera is located in the region of Pera (Πέρα, meaning "Beyond" in Greek, French spelling Péra) surrounding the ancient coastal town Galata which faced Constantinople across the Horn.
The Marmara Pera is known for its central location in Istanbul, offering views of the city and the Golden Horn. Pera is a vibrant district with a mix of historic and modern elements, making it a popular choice for tourists.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information about The Marmara Pera, including services, amenities, and any changes that may have occurred since my last update, I recommend checking the hotel's official website or contacting them directly. Additionally, recent online reviews from guests can provide insights into the current state of the hotel and its offerings.
