Wyndham Hotel Group to open second hotel in Turkey

Wyndham Hotel Group has signed an agreement to open a second franchised property in Turkey, the Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina.

The hotel, owned by Reisler Deri Sanaya Ve Ticaret Limited Siketi, is expected to open in the third quarter of 2012.

“Turkey plays an important role in our plans to expand Wyndham Hotel Group’s portfolio in Europe and the Middle East and continue providing travellers with first-rate accommodations around the world,” said Eric Danziger, president and chief executive officer of Wyndham Hotel Group.

The signing follows last month’s news of the hotel group’s first hotel in Turkey, the Wyndham Petek Istanbul, which is also expected to open in 2012.

Currently, Wyndham Hotel Group has seven hotels open and operating in the country under the Ramada brand.

The five-star property will be located directly across from the Kalamis Marina on the Asian side of Istanbul.

It will feature 211 rooms over five floors, one presidential suite and eight meeting rooms. A large spa and fitness centre will offer 12 treatment rooms, one indoor pool and one rooftop pool.

Dining options will include three restaurants: one offering all-day dining and two speciality restaurants.