A five-star, £12m hotel in Istanbul will begin construction later this year for a scheduled completion date of summer 2005.

Hotel Macka, to be operated under Rezidor SAS’s Radisson brand, will cover 150,000sq ft and the eight-storey building will boast 145 guest rooms, six restaurants, a conference suite, purpose-built business centre and a large fitness and beauty area.

Design team leader will be London-based architectural and interior design practice GMW, while the project team also includes UK company GA Design International Details: http://www.gmw-architects.com