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Arrivals New Hotel Boutique hotelier Room Mate is branching out into one of Europe’s coolest cities with its new Istanbul outpost, Room Mate Kerem. Located in the cosmopolitan quarter of Beyoğlu, the hotel has chic rooms styled with a modern take on Art Deco elegance, while a private rooftop terrace offers sweeping views over Istanbul’s minarets and waterways. There’s also a spa with a pool, sauna and, of course, Turkish baths; but perhaps most impressive are the characteristically low prices – rooms start at £75 (kerem.room-matehotels.com).
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