The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

"Currently, the hotel's only food option is the rather formal Çintemani restaurant (there's an outdoor terrace in summer), but the wood-and-leather English club–style RC Bar on the lobby level is a fantastic setting for a drink or late-night boat-watching on the Bosphorus"

"For an old-school meet-up, the hotel's clubby lobby lounge — grand piano included — makes for a good spot to chew the fat over afternoon tea, but for something a little trendier, Istanbul's glitterati gossip over mezze and hand-crafted cocktails at Bleu Lounge & Grill"

"Club-level rooms enjoy an upgraded experience with dedicated concierge service, complimentary Internet access (a higher speed option is available for a fee), and access to the private club lounge"