Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul, is inviting guests to enjoy a unique culinary journey during an exclusive summer escape on the Bosphorus.
Located in the stylish Sariyer district of Istanbul’s European side, the resort offers an urban retreat in heritage mansions surrounded by laurel trees. To celebrate the summer season, a special summer offer includes complimentary breakfast and dinner, Earth Lab workshop, and a choice of half-price spa treatments.
True to the brand’s signature hospitality style, the Experiences Team at Six Senses Kocataş Mansions shares the best of the city’s sights and gourmet delights including a boat trip to discover local tastes, a wander around the Sariyer market with the Executive Chef, and a cooking class incorporating vegetables harvested from the on-site organic garden.
Old town, new ideas
Along with easy access to the old town and heritage sites, the resort’s prime location is also ideal for guests choosing to visit Istanbul’s nearby golden beaches, where it is possible to swim between two continents and run or bicycle along the waterfront or through the city’s largest forest. Earth Lab showcases the property’s sustainability innovations to reduce consumption and produce locally, and guests are invited to reconnect with the natural world and learn simple life-hacks.
Culinary feast
Avlu Restaurant, located in a prime spot within the green courtyard of Sait Paşa Mansion, is an all-day dining venue with a contemporary take on traditional Turkish cuisine. Executive Chef Özgür Üstün says, “Turkish cuisine is one of the most popular in the world and it always creates a pleasant surprise for visitors. We combine the Eat With Six Senses philosophy with the centuries-old experience of Turkish food culture. The weekly menus incorporate local, seasonal, and sustainable products from our organic garden.”
Toro Latin Gastro Bar, by world-famous restaurateur Richard Sandoval, is inspired by Pan Latin and Asian cuisines and incorporates tastes from Brazil, Peru, Argentina, and Colombia together with cocktails. The venue, a 250-year-old hammam restored and converted by skilled restorationists, has a terrace with a breathtaking Bosphorus view. Richard says, "Latin American food is more than a meal; it’s an event. Toro Latin Gastro Bar embraces this concept offering new flavors on a diverse menu encouraging diners to sample a range of exotic and delicious dishes, each bursting with exciting flavors.”
True to its signature opulence, Kahve Lounge welcomes guests for traditional and classic afternoon teas in a bohemian-style gilded hall or the greenery courtyard. A tempting selection of sweet and savory bites and freshly picked seasonal fruits along with homemade scones are served every day between 1:30 to 6:30 pm.
With its 43 generously proportioned guest rooms and suites, signature restaurants together with lounges, banqueting spaces, function rooms, and its close location to Istanbul Airport (40 minutes), Six Senses Kocataş Mansions, Istanbul, is welcoming guests once more.
For details of the Exclusive Bosphorus Summer offer: https://www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/kocatas-mansions-istanbul/offers/exclusive-bosphorus-summer
