Swiss hotel firm, Movenpick, has launched its third hotel in Turkey, in the fast growing business district of the capital.

Facilities at the 176-bed Movenpick Hotel Ankara include a wellness and fitness centre with four treatment rooms, a hammam, sauna, indoor plunge pool, whirlpool and cardio fitness zone. The spa menu is a mix of international spa classics, as well as traditional Turkish massage.

The striking architecture combines contemporary features, such as the 12-storey central atrium and glass ceiling, with traditional Turkish marble and an enormous crystal chandelier, which reflects the country’s glass making heritage.

The design of the hotel reflects the curved shape of Turkey’s famous Nazar Boncugu – the eye-shaped amulet traditionally worn to ward off evil – with a 12-storey central atrium and glass ceiling that floods the hotel with natural light.

Mövenpick currently operates 71 hotels wordlwide with another 26 in its development pipeline.