A’jia Hotel awarded
by the 2009 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence as “Most
Excellent Charming Hotel” in Europe.
A distinguished boutique Hotel, a’jia is a traditional Ottoman mansion
that jewels the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. With a well appointed
contemporary interior design, and its centuries old architecture the
venue oozes trend and excitement. When you add the extraordinary
attention to detail, individualized service and HIP aspect in the mix,
hotel experience is simply redefined.
History
HISTORY
OF A’JIA
HOTEL (AHMET RASİM PAŞA YALISI )
The
word “yalı” in Turkish comes from Greek yiáli,(
literally "seashore, beach") is a house or mansion
constructed at immediate waterside (almost exclusively seaside) in
Istanbul and usually built with an architectural concept that takes
into account the characteristics of the coastal location.
Ahmet
Rasim Paşa Yalısı was built at the end of the 19th century.
Although the architect of the building is not known, the ampiric
style and the era it belongs to leads to the allegation that it must
be the work of Balyan family.
The
yalı is named after Ahmet Rasim Paşa (1826-1897). Having lived
during the regency of Sultan Abdulaziz and Sulatn Abdulhamid, Ahmet
Rasim Paşa served various governships such as
Yanya,Tuna,Trabzon,Aydın until he was appointed as Istanbul
Sehremini’s mayor, police chief in 1878. Later, he was sent to the
governship of Tripoli where he served for 13 years until his death in
1897.
After
it was burnt down, the yalı was rebuilt in 1898 to be sold to the
Istanbul Municipality by Ahmet Rasim’s family. Following the
Turkish War of Independence, it functioned as the 36th elementary
school of the new Turkish Republic until 1970. In 2002 the
restorations began to turn the building into a hotel. Since year
2005, A’jia Hotel has been hosting guests from all around the
world in this historical mansion with its contemporary interior
design.
The
A’jia Hotel
is directly located on the shore of
the Bosphorus.Only 15 minutes away from the shopping area.
The
A’jia
restaurant is an exclusive venue with a
gusto that is happy duel any “gourmet” to perfection. And
private events are a treat, with a unique approach in offering
exquisite menus and creative ideas.
A’jia Hotel has been rewarded with the
Five Star
Diamond Award
by the
American Academy Of
Hospitality Sciences
Consisting of delicacies of
Mediterranean cuisine A’jia presents an exceptional alternative for
people who would like to have a view of the Bosphorus and enjoy the
historical character of Ahmet Rasim Pasa Mansion in aminimalist new
setting.
- Light, super-comfortable rooms, most with high-ceilings,
luxury bathrooms and water views.
- Courtesy speed-boat providing transfer across the Bosphorus
to Emirgan; or day trips by arrangement.
- LCD TVs - goodie-stocked mini bars in all rooms.
- Thai massage available in your room Sciences 2005.
- Stylish terrace bar serving international wines, beers and
cocktails
With
its 15 rooms that feature breathtaking scenes from the Bosphorus,
A’jia truly offers a private hideaway with easy access to
historical and cultural attractions of the city.
Deluxe
Park View Room : (1 room)
34sqm , with a shower in the bathroom.
Waterfront Deluxe
Room: (3 rooms)
34sqm Have a bosphorus view on the
waterfront floor.
Room 1: Shower and bathtub in the
bathroom.
Room 2: Shower in the bathroom.
Room 3: Shower in the bathroom.
(disabled room)
Bosphorus Terrace
Room: (5 rooms)
40sqm Have a bosphorus view with
balcony on the top floor.
Room 12: Shover and bathtub in the
bathroom.
Room 14: Shover and bathtub in the
bathroom.
Room 15: Shover and bathtub in the
bathroom.
Room 16: Shover the bathroom.30sqm
Room 17: Shover and bathtub in the
bathroom.
Mezzanine Deluxe
Suite : (3
rooms)
Have a bosphorus view
Room 10 : 40sqm & 20sqm (mezanine
side) .Shower in the bathroom, and the bathtup is next to the bed on
mezanine floor.
Room 6: 35sqm & 13sqm (mezanine
side) . Bathtub in the bathroom.
Room 5: 38sqm & 20 sqm (mezanine
side) Shower in the bathroom, and the bathtup is next to the bed on
mezanine floor. Partial Bosphorus view from the side.
Bosphorus Deluxe
Room : (1 room)
30 sqm , jacuzzi in the bathroom. Have
a bosphorus view
Bosphorus Deluxe
Suite : (2 Rooms)
Have a bosphorus view
Room 9: 63sqm , Bosphorus
view fron tha
bathroom as well. On the 2nd flor.
Room 4: 53 sqm , on the lobby flor
Bosphorus Pasha
Room : (1 Room)
48sqm, with a balcony 15sqm , bathtub
in the bathroom.
All rooms are have;
- Privately controlled air conditioning
system
- Extremely Comfortable ergonometric
king size beds with over sized goose feather pillows
- LCD Screen TV
- Dvd Player
- Personal Safe
- Wireless İnternet Access
- Direct Telephone Line
- Luxury branded guest amenities
- Thai massage available in your room
- Goodie-stocked mini bars in all rooms
