{"id":10327,"date":"2023-06-06T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrm-style.com\/en\/?p=10327"},"modified":"2025-06-07T12:30:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T10:30:28","slug":"the-bank-hotel-istanbul-a-remarkable-combination-of-deep-rooted-history-with-eclectic-architecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrm-style.com\/en\/the-bank-hotel-istanbul-a-remarkable-combination-of-deep-rooted-history-with-eclectic-architecture\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bank Hotel Istanbul: A Remarkable Combination of deep-rooted History with Eclectic Architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

My dear travelers and lovers of unusual trips, welcome to a new post on the Mr.M blog. People who have been following the Mr.M blog for years know that traveling is my passion and an integral part of my job, and it is always necessary to have reliable partners. During my last visit to the imperial city on two continents, I accepted the invitation of an interesting hotel that represents an extraordinary combination of deep-rooted history with eclectic architecture \u2013 The Bank Hotel Istanbul<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story of this hotel began in the famous street in Istanbul – Bankalar Caddesi (Banks Street), where The Bank Hotel Istanbul is located. This is no ordinary street because it hides a rich and unusual history. Once known as Voyvoda Street, it has always played a central role in Galata’s life. The importance of this axis, which was formed as a road together with the inner city walls of Galata, can be recognized as the building of the Parliament of Genoa Palazzo del Comune and the square Piazza Market.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Genoese community (Magnifica Comunita di Peira) continued in semi-private status until 1682. In the mentioned years, European merchants developed and improved because there were various shops and banks in that area, and local Ottoman administrations were also located there. This street has retained its importance as it did in the Ottoman era. Hence, it can be understood that the street was named after the apartments and residence of the Duke, the local administrator responsible for public order in Galata. In the street below Voyvoda is Mahkeme Street, where Galata Court was located. The name Voyvoda Street was given by Evliya \u00c7elebi, who at that time was a famous explorer in the 17th century, and the street became the center of finance and trade of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The unusual meeting of Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy Holding and the hotel building As mentioned earlier, the Bank Hotel building was built in 1867 by Antoine Tedeschi in the Neo-Renaissance style and still emphasizes the importance of the historical value of the city. It is a perfect reflection of the eclectic architectural style of the 19th century. In 2010, their property was bought by Mr. Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy and they started a new adventure in their story that continues since the 1860s. Moreover, the hotel building was created as a combination of two buildings; The S\u00fcmerbank building and the Cemaathan building, the former community center of Neve Shalom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bank Hotel Istanbul<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is located on Banks Street, formerly known as Voyvoda Street and is the center of jewelers and bankers. The trademark of Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy Holding “The Bank Hotel Istanbul” is his first step in the restoration of the building, which has historical and cultural values, with the aim of keeping it alive from the past to the present. After the hotel building was bought by Mr. Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy, the restoration works were carried out by the architect Han Tumertekin.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The building still today reflects the identity of the region where it is located, since its creation in the 19th century. The Bank Hotel Istanbul<\/a><\/em><\/strong> building, which has been restored on the principle of restoring it by preserving its original condition and protecting its artistic value, continues to host its guests with its meeting rooms, historical calculators, cash registers and life experiences. Who is Mr. Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy? Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy, whose business life for more than half a century has been crowned with the story of a productive, this hard-working and highly positioned businessman is still in the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Y\u0131lmaz Ulusoy Holding A.S., which operates in many sectors, especially in the branches of tourism, shipping, energy and construction.<\/p>\n\n\n

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During my stay I had the opportunity to stay in a Deluxe King room with a usable area of 29 square meters. These rooms feature colorful ceilings, a green Carrara marble bathroom with a rain shower, specially designed furniture and lighting, a wide sofa and a motorized curtain system. Most rooms have large windows and 5 meter high ceilings. What is important to know about all room categories in this hotel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n