The Ciragan Palace Kempinski announced this week that it will be one of the first hotels in the world to offer guests use of a chauffeured Maybach 62. A perfect pair: The Maybach is known as the most sophisticated car on the planet, the Ciragan Palace as the most prestigious address in Istanbul.

Starting this fall, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski will offer the Maybach for both airport transfers and private rental service within Istanbul. Acknowledged as one of the most prestigious cars on earth, the Maybach 62 features the latest innovations in safety, and comfort such as a Bose sound system, electric curtains for privacy and ambient interior lighting.

The Ciragan Palace's "Luxurious Istanbul" Package:
This journey begins with an airport pickup in a Maybach 62. Guests spend two nights in a Grand Deluxe Room with a stunning view of the Bosphorus. The package also includes a dinner of Turkish-Ottoman cuisine at Tuðra restaurant, located at the historical Palace, and a couple's massage in the Sanitas Spa.

Valid from December 1st, 2008 - March 31st, 2009, this package is priced at €2,250, subject to 8% VAT.

Since its opening in 1990, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel has hosted heads of state, royalty, movie stars and celebrities. The hotel - some of whose public rooms and finest suites occupy the former Sultan's palace - reflects a harmonious blend of the old and the new amid elegant surroundings, lavish décor and every modern convenience. The hotel is located on the shore of the Bosphorus waterway that divides Europe from Asia, and is comprised of 11 luxurious VIP suites in the Palace wing and 22 suites and 280 luxury rooms on the hotel side. The Tuðra Restaurant serves traditional Ottoman and Turkish dishes; the Laledan Restaurant features an Aegean menu of fresh mezze and fish; and the Gazebo lounge, famous for afternoon tea, offers guests 24-hour service with breathtaking views of the Bosphorus.

More information: Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski