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A Smart Hotel in Istanbul for Tech-Savvy Travelers

Located in Ataköy Marina, the new hotel is the brand’s first foray into Istanbul, where they worked with I-AM to design the brand, interior, and digital elements. The concept was to design a hotel for young, active, and tech-savvy travelers with priority given to tech and communication innovations for the guests. The Cloud 7 Hotel might just have you thinking you’re on cloud nine with its relaxing accommodations and modern details that fit their motto of “dream, discover, inspire, live, meet, and share.” Take a look, for this month’s Destination Design.

Lobby

Lobby

The lobby is open for socializing, instead of defined spaces. It’s a place to share snacks, talk, get some work done, or grab a snack. They also did away with the reception area, letting guests check-in and check-out themselves via shared tablets.

Lobby

Lobby

There’s a bar, restaurant, and cafe, along with a grab & go area for much-needed snacks.

Lobby

Lobby

The Cloud 7 brand hopes to open 15 new hotels, just like this one, to fill a void of high-style, affordable hotels. With that, I-AM includes local details from that particular city, just like this one in Istanbul.

Lobby

Lobby

Grab & Go

Grab & Go

Grab & Go

Grab & Go

Destin-Cloud-7-I-AM-Istanbul-8-hallway

Destin-Cloud-7-I-AM-Istanbul-8

If you see art on the wall that you like, you can instantly buy it with just your phone.

Cloud room

Cloud room

Each guest room is referred to as a Cloud, with the hopes of offering you a comforting cocoon-like place to retreat at the end of a long day. Wall-to-wall sliding windows and large mirrors give the illusion that you’re floating on air.

Cloud room

Cloud room

Cloud room

Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Twin Cloud room

Queen Cloud room

Queen Cloud room

Queen Cloud room

Queen Cloud room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

The largest rooms, the Cumulus Terrace rooms, are at the top and have large terraces with Marmara Sea views.

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

Cumulus Terrace room

What: Cloud 7 Hotel
Where: Ebuzziya Cad. No:56-62 Bakırköy, Istanbul
How much? Rooms start at €41.65 per night
Highlights: Affordable, tech-focused hotel located right on the sea with cloud-like guest rooms and public spaces for hanging out and meeting new people.
Design draw: Contemporary furnishings, soothing & simple guest rooms, and modern art on the walls you can buy instantly via your phone.
Book it: Visit cloud7hotels.com or contact them here.

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Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.