Suri
Don’t want to leave your Turkish pad? Having a bad body day? Suri to the rescue! Suri is a wonderful private masseur who will turn your hotel room into your very own Balinese spa… complete with candles, flowers and i-pod… And before you ask - no you can’t take her home with you!
Laveda Spa
Whatever your spa satisfaction, this sultry number is sure to provide… The surroundings will make you feel like an Arabian princess; silks, marbles and stunning views. Book the “Sultan’s Royal Six-Hand Massage” for pure bliss. Ask for the fab Cindy- she’s the best in the business…
Ebil
When Istanbul “It” girls need a marvellous up-do, they head to this super hair salon. Go before an important date or just for a wash n’ blow. Who said you had to have bad hair on holiday?
Ciragan Spa and Hammam
This charming little bath and spa is the perfect retreat from the crowds… Admire the gorgeous adjacent palace before relaxing in the indoor or outdoor pools, and let the attentive staff cater to your every pampering whim… mmm…
Motus
All-round wellness/beauty/fitness/spa centre! Get your bikini line waxed, your eye-lashes tinted, your pilates fix and your body massaged all under one wonderful roof… Attracts a hip urban crowd. Great central location.
Suri +90 212 532 797 9869
Laveda Spa Ritz Carlton Hotel, Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Cad. 15, 34367 Sisli www.ritzcarlton.com +90 212 334 4444
Ebil Sac Tasarim, Cevdet Pasa 206, Bebek www.ebilacademy.com +90 212 257 5570
Ciragan Spa and Hammam Ciragan Health Club, Ciragan Palace Hotel, Ciragan Cad. 32, Besiktas, 34349 Istanbul www.ciragan-palace.com +90 212 258 2989
Motus Abdi Ipekci Cad. 33, Tesvikiye, 80200 Istanbul www.motus.com.tr +90 212 291 5282 85
November 5th, 2007 at 2:39 am
I have been both to the Ciragan Hammam and at Motus. I worked out periodically at Motus when I spent part of my summer in Istanbul. The staff are professional and friendly and so is the owner, Serra. Motus is smaller and more boutique-y than other places but the services are excellent. It’s best go there at just before noon, at lunchtime or early afternoon to beat the crowd. The Ciragan Hammam is beautiful and luxurious but I actually prefer the hammam practitioners at the Sheraton Women’s Spa since they are more seasoned in their craft.