13/11/2022
You can't go wrong with a Six Senses hotel, but the Istanbul offering, Kocatas Mansions, is really something special. The hotel is housed in two historic mansions overlooking the Bosphorus, and the spa can be found above the main property, on top of a hill (guests can access it via golf buggy). The result is a breathtaking view and an instantly calming environment that's particularly beautiful around sunset (if you can schedule your treatment to end at this time, you absolutely should). It goes without saying that a traditional Turkish hammam is the treatment to have, if you must settle for just one. Any nervousness you might have about being washed down by a total stranger will immediately vanish as the passionate, well-trained therapists scrub and moisturize you to perfection, leaving you feeling brand new. If you have time, try to squeeze in a manicure and pedicure—the treatment room is a visual wonder, and it's like no other mani/pedi experience you'll have had.