A Unique Choice for your stay in a hotel building with a history
omtom Suites is an oasis where elegance meets tranquility and history meets the 21st century. A witness to the last century of Ottoman Empire’s capital city, Tomtom Suites’ story goes back to the 1850s. The building seen today was built in 1901 as the Soeurs Garde-Malades Apartment, where there had once been an outbuilding of the French Palace, reserved for the Franciscan nuns.
Tomtom Suites does not merely offer a luxurious accommodation, but a way of life.
Suites of Tomtom are all designed as spacious living and working environments. Every suite is furnished with custom made furniture and the architectural features of the building are preserved through high ceilings and solid wooden floors. The soft and natural colors that identify contemporary design are enriched with modern and traditional works of art such as prints, paintings, handmade rugs and ceramics which project each room’s unique character. In Tomtom Suites every detail is elaborately conceived for a complete personal comfort.
The Art of Eating and Drinking
‘Nicole’ Restaurant a chef restaurant has a modern design and a marvelous view overlooking Bosphorus, the banks of Golden Horn and Sultanahmet. Modernized Turkish Cousine served with a generous wine menu.
What impact has Contemporary Istanbul had on the art market in Turkey?
Contemporary Istanbul has completely changed the art market in Turkey. Previously, Turks used to only buy local art. The main idea behind Contemporary Istanbul was to bring the international art world to Istanbul and establish a platform for Turkish artists to interact with foreign galleries and vice versa. Following this, Turkish collectors have become loyal customers of some of the world’s major galleries. The event has given artists a platform, and the first 10 years of the event coincided with a booming Turkish economy, which led to a dramatic uptick in the ability of artists to make a living.
How does Contemporary Istanbul integrate art education into its programming?
Contemporary Istanbul plays a major role in helping educate Turkish society about art. The Contemporary Istanbul Art, Culture, and Education Foundation is an example of this. In 2018, for example, we received 74,000 visitors and exhibited 2,600 artworks. Beyond the 2,600 collectors who purchased those artworks, some 71,400 visitors came primarily to educate themselves. 62% of our visitors are below the age of 35. We will start educating more young people by organizing seminars and certificate programs with international bodies and art institutions. We are in talks with the Chicago Art Institute, New Museum in New York, and several British institutions.