The Bar/Lounge at Pera Palace Hotel

"The hotel has a classic French patisserie that offers homemade chocolates and cake, and a bar with antique furnishings that serves cocktails"

"The lobby, tea rooms and bar have high ceilings, antique furnishings, and chandeliers, dripping in decadence"

"Rooms are luxurious and extremely comfortable, and facilities include an atmospheric bar and lounge (the latter often closed for private functions), spa, gym and restaurant"

"Ernest Hemingway and Agatha Christie clicked at their typewriters in the guest rooms, Greta Garbo once wafted through the sumptuous lounge, and Alfred Hitchcock drew inspiration for his films while staying here"

"The ornate, high-ceilinged tea lounge just behind the lobby is a study in old-world elegance and worth overpaying for afternoon tea to experience the space"