"The first two properties of the new hotel brand developed by Marriott International and Ian Schrager, credited as the man who popularised the boutique hotel concept, are set to open in the fourth quarter of this year.

The chain, called Edition, will debut its first site in Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, in October, followed by an Istanbul, Turkey, opening in December.".

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a1924818-7...o1&segid=03058

Since it is now official that Istanbul will be the second property to open within the new Edition brand, I thought it is an opportune time to start learning more about this hotel.

First off--does anyone know whether this location is an "optimal" one from a tourist standpoint?

Location is "on the site of an old HSBC building on Büyükdere Street by a development company called Palmali Holding".

http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/20...ul_in_December