DoubleTree by Hilton Şanlıurfa rises as a monumental gem in Eastern Anatolia, where the Urfa Stone Colonnade greets visitors beneath a grand canopy, hinting at the dialogue between history and contemporary design.
Upon entering the lobby, a chandelier evokes the whispering winds of Göbeklitepe, while a wavy white wall and quiet waterfall reflect the Sacred Fish Lake, seamlessly merging water with space. Opposite, a travertine wall with illuminated niches displays local clay vessels, echoing the geometric symbols of ancient, earth-bound traditions. In the lounge, a linear fireplace introduces warmth and movement, embodying fire’s subtle energy. Each suite hosts a hand-painted, circular artwork by local artists, translating the spirit of Şanlıurfa’s water and history into personal spaces. The Spa Soul, cloaked in earthy tones and Urfa Stone textures, flows into a dark-blue pool mirroring the Sirius star, creating a continuous dialogue between nature, culture, and architecture.







Details
Interior
Designist; Aslı Arıkan Dayıoğlu, Senanur Çelik, Ecem Öksüz, Reyhan Uras
Client
Vimsa Automotive
Year of completion
2023
Location
Sanliurfa, Turkey
Photos
Kadir Asnaz
Partners
Karga Sanat, Addo Furniture, Enne Furniture, Hanstone, Lampart Lighting, Alkan Marble
