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Events
With its enchanting fusion of East and West, Istanbul creates a captivating backdrop for your wedding. The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul elevates this experience with impeccable service and opulent wedding venues. Choose from an array of exquisitely curated spaces, including The Grand Hall, adorned with rich designed walls and shimmering crystal chandeliers, or The Roof, offering breathtaking settings for outdoor ceremonies. Our luxury wedding offerings extend beyond venues, with dedicated wedding planners, bespoke catering, curated entertainment, and a stay in the prestigious Bosphorus Suite for the bridal couple. Perfectly suited for extraordinary celebrations, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul is the epitome of elegance for weddings in Istanbul and events throughout Turkey.
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Meetings & Events
Direct access from guest room floors to meeting rooms
Inspiring Bosphorus Views of Istanbul
Hotel Meetings
Blending the lost art of detail with the modern-day meeting agenda, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers an impressive location for conferences and business events. Set along the Bosphorus, the hotel features nearly 1738 sq. ft. of event space including an intimate Boardroom and The Grand Hall. Venues are complemented by a host of business services and hotel amenities.
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Environmental Responsibility
Meetings and events at The Ritz-Carlton are carefully designed to create an unparalleled guest experience while protecting our natural resources. Together with our property-based Ritz-Carlton Environmental Action Conservation Teams (REACT) you and your attendees can support our efforts to reduce our environmental imprint and make a meaningful difference. Within our hotels, we reduce energy and water usage, offer a linen and terry reuse program, and utilize environmentally preferable cleaning products. Our meeting venues support a sustainable future by offering recycled paper products and pens, water service options, organic and local food and sustainable seafood options.
Impact Experiences
A memorable and enriching stay can extend well beyond our hotels. That’s why The Ritz-Carlton proudly offers Impact Experiences, providing inspiring opportunities for our guests to contribute to the local community. Impact Experiences are compelling social and environmental impact activities where there is one constant – each program makes a lasting and authentic difference.
Impact Experiences offers on-property activities that can be incorporated in the conference agenda during lunch breaks, receptions and coffee breaks, including:
- Partnering with the hotel’s culinary team to prepare the ingredients for a regionally adapted dish for donation to a local hunger relief organization;
- Assembling school supplies and art materials in backpacks for donation to students whose academic success is threatened by poverty;
- Collaborating in teams to assemble emergency preparedness kits for shipping to a disaster relief facility or community organization;
- Designing and creating greetings and birthday cards for children in a local pediatric healthcare facility or children’s organization.
- Impact Hour, a platform for leaders from The Ritz-Carlton Community Footprints partner organizations to showcase how they are successfully addressing social and environmental issues.
Additionally, Signature Impact Experiences invite our group guests to take part in an off-site volunteer activity, unique to the destination.
Harvest for Those in Need
Experience Turkey’s rich culinary traditions and help feed those in need. Group guests can harvest regional fruits and herbs from a garden in the village of Polonezkoy, then help make sauces and jams that will be donated to Temel Ihtiyac Dernegi the Market Support project store that helps local communities. This outing offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to delve into Turkish culture and meet the country’s warm, gracious people.
Please contact your meetings and special events professional for details on how Impact Experiences can be matched to your group.
WEDDINGS
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Weddings & Occasions
Superb catering and entertainment services & plus state-of-the-art audio-visual services.
Planning a luxury wedding is an exhilarating journey, and The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul ensures every detail is seamlessly executed. Our expert wedding planners accompany you at every step, offering personalized guidance to craft your dream celebration. From selecting the perfect venue and curating bespoke catering to creating a meticulously detailed timeline, we provide unwavering support and expertise. On your special day, our Ladies&Gentlemen is dedicated to orchestrating every moment with precision, ensuring an effortlessly elegant ceremony and reception.
Event Venues Where Istanbul Celebrates Life’s Best Moments
At The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul, life’s most cherished moments are transformed into unparalleled celebrations. Our exquisite indoor and outdoor venues offer versatile layouts, ideal for gatherings of any size. Every detail is flawlessly orchestrated by our dedicated event planners, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience.
With a comprehensive approach to event planning, we provide bespoke catering options and creations from our in-house pastry kitchen, tailored to perfection. Whether celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, henna ceremonies, showers, or proposals, this luxury Istanbul destination promises to make every occasion a timeless masterpiece.
Your Dream Is Our Theme
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul offers exceptional full-service catering, ensuring your wedding, anniversary, engagement party, or special occasion becomes an unforgettable celebration that leaves a lasting impression.
Our warm, personalized service elevates every gathering, while our dedicated culinary and banqueting team curates a flawless dining experience. Committed to the highest standards of quality, we bring our expertise to outside venues, whether for an intimate gathering of 10-15 guests or a grand banquet for up to 800.
The bespoke banquet menus offered by our luxury Istanbul hotel feature culinary delights from around the globe, complemented by premier beverage selections. Every menu is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the unique preferences of our clients.
Discover the epitome of elegance with The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul can infuse elegance, professionalism, and world-class culinary creations into your next event, wherever it takes place.
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Hall
Enter a world of luxury and sophistication at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul's Grand Hall, the epitome of refined elegance. With its majestic architecture and stunning Bosphorus views, our ballroom sets the stage for the most prestigious events in Istanbul. From lavish weddings to exclusive galas and corporate conferences, our expert events team will ensure that every detail is perfectly executed. Indulge... See More in the ultimate luxury experience and host your next event at The Grand Hall at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul. See Less
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Elegant Grand Hall Decoration reflecting the grandeur and opulence of the Ottoman era
1 hour Welcome Cocktail at Foyer area overlooking fantastic Bosphorus
Dedicated Wedding Angel
Bosphorus view honeymoon suite for the bride and groom including Breakfast at Atölye Restaurant
Two preparation rooms during the wedding day for the use of families of the bride and groom
The signature Ritz-Carlton Cake on honeymoon suite
Champagne on arrival for bride & groom
Special offers for couple’s spa and massage service for the following day of wedding ceremony
Special offers on your pre-wedding Bridal Turkish Bath and Henna Party
Complimentary cloakroom service
Menu tasting for up to 3 guests
Coordination meeting
An exclusive complimentary stay and dinner at Atölye Restaurant for bride & groom on their first anniversary
This applies to a minimum of 150 guests.
What is required by Turkey for a legal wedding ceremony?
You need to make ready all the documents four months before;
six photographs of yours and your fiancée,
identity licenses,
the copy of the identity licenses,
blood tests.
Application can be done every weekday between 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
What do I need to know before contacting the hotel?
You should know the estimated number of guests, a date, and an approximate budget for your event. If possible, choose a few alternate dates in case your first choice is not available.
How far in advance should I reserve the date?
Although The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul often fills the most popular dates in Spring and Autumn as far as one year in advance, other dates are typically available with less notice. Contact the hotel for more information about available dates at least 6 months in advance.
What is the average cost per person for food and beverage for my wedding at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
Please advise our Ladies&Gentlemen for more detailed information.
What are the deposits based on and when are they due?
Deposits are based on 30 % of the combined food and beverage minimum, plus the rental fees for the event space reserved and should be paid on the same date when the contract is signed. Three months prior to your event, 40% of the estimated charges are due. One month prior to your event, 30% of the estimated charges are due, if there will be any extras on the event date, it should be paid at the end of the event. By signing the confirmation, the client agrees to be responsible for the full payment of all charges when due. The hotel shall be entitled to charge a cancelation fee in the event the client cancels this agreement. The fee will be based on the minimum revenue required above in effect at the time written notice of cancelation is received. These amounts are due as liquidated costs and as not as a penalty.
The following schedule will apply:
Notification of Cancelation
Cancelation Fee % of Minimum
Prior to Scheduled Event Date / Food Revenue Required
1 month / 50 %
7 days / 100%
When do I need to tell The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul exactly how many guests will be attending my wedding?
The catering department must be notified of the exact number of guests attending a function 1 week prior to the start of the event. The Hotel gets to prepared so as to give service which is 5% more than notified definite number. The requested fee from the client for an amount corresponding to the definite number of invited people confirmed in the contract or the actual number of invited people to the event, whichever is higher.
Do the bride and groom get a complimentary room for the wedding night?
The hotel provides a complimentary Bosphorus Suite including buffet breakfast for the bride and groom as well as two day use standard guest rooms for the families. The complimentary guest room is offered for minimum 150 guests in attendance at the reception.
Are there special room rates for wedding guests?
For family and friends of the wedding party, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul will be happy to quote preferential rates for the week of the event. The catering department will offer the best special rates upon availability on event date.
What weather should I expect at The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul?
With our exquisite indoor wedding venues, you can rest assured that your celebration will remain flawless, regardless of weather conditions.
May I hold my ceremony and/or reception outside?
Please advise our Ladies&Gentlemen for more detailed information.
Floor Plans
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.ft) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
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| The Ritz-Carlton, Ballroom | 62.7x119.4x13.8 | 7483.1 | 600 | 350 | 100 | 120 | 650 | 450 |
| Ballroom I | 60.7x24x16.4 | 1738.4 | 120 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 80 |
| Ballroom II | 60.7x70.2x16.4 | 4173.2 | 250 | 180 | 250 | 65 | 250 | 220 |
| Balroom III | 60.7x24x16.4 | 1738.4 | 120 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 80 |
| Buyukada | 384.2x27.9x9.8 | 990.3 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 65 | 60 |
| Kinali | 25.9x17.4x9.8 | 473.6 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 20 |
| Burgaz | 25.9x17.4x9.8 | 473.6 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 20 |
| Sedef | 16.7x17.4x9.8 | 319.7 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 10 |
| The Boardroom | 23.3x16.7x9.5 | 376.7 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Heybeli | 26.2x18x9.8 | 936.5 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 35 | 30 |
| Meeting Room | Dimensions (LxWxH) | Area (sq.mt) | Theater | Schoolroom | Conference | U-Shape | Reception | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton, Ballroom | 19.1x36.4x4.2 | 695.2 | 600 | 350 | 100 | 120 | 650 | 450 |
| Ballroom I | 18.5x7.3x5 | 161.5 | 120 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 80 |
| Ballroom II | 18.5x21.4x5 | 387.7 | 250 | 180 | 250 | 65 | 250 | 220 |
| Balroom III | 18.5x7.3x5 | 161.5 | 120 | 90 | 45 | 50 | 110 | 80 |
| Buyukada | 117.1x8.5x3 | 92 | 60 | 45 | 35 | 32 | 65 | 60 |
| Kinali | 7.9x5.3x3 | 44 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 20 |
| Burgaz | 7.9x5.3x3 | 44 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 30 | 20 |
| Sedef | 5.1x5.3x3 | 29.7 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 20 | 10 |
| The Boardroom | 7.1x5.1x2.9 | 35.0 | - | - | 10 | - | - | - |
| Heybeli | 8.0x5.5x3.0 | 87.0 | 28 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 35 | 30 |
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Audio-Visual Equipment
- AV Technician
- Film Projector with Screen
- LCD Panel
- LCD Projector
- Microphone
- Overhead Projector
- PA System
- TV
- TV Production Service Provider
- Teleconferencing
- Video Camera
- Videoconferencing
- Walkie Talkies
- Wireless Internet
Event Services
- Carpenter
- Certified Meeting Planner
- Decorator
- Electrician
- Event Lighting
- Locksmith
- Message Service
- Photographer
- Registration Service
- Security Guards
Event Equipment & Supplies
- Direction Signs
- Easels
- Flip Chart & Markers
- Name Cards
- Pens / Pencils / Notepad
- Podium Lectern
- Polling Devices
- Portable Stage
- Spotlights
- Stack Chairs
- Tables
Business Services
- Computers
- Copy Service
- Fax Service
- Printers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul has 10 event rooms.
The largest capacity event room is the The Ritz-Carlton, Ballroom. It has a capacity of 650.
Yes, The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul provides wedding services.
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