Wyndham Hotel Group has announced the opening of the newly constructed 307-room hotel – the second upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property to open in Turkey in six months.

The opening of Wyndham Istanbul Petek adds to the groups growing presence in Turkey, becoming the 20th Wyndham property in the country.

Located less than 10 kilometres from Istanbul’s Atatürk International Airport, accommodation at the 21-storey hotel includes 241 guest rooms and 27 suites, as well as 39 apartments designed for extended stays.

Wellness facilities include the brands signature Blue Harmony Spa & Fitness Centre along with a a swimming pool and vitamin bar.

The hotel is owned and developed by Kilicbey Turizm Isletmeleri Insaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi, with design input from architects Metex Design.

Dining options at the hotel range from a lobby bar to all-day dining and speciality restaurants.

The hotel also features extensive meeting space, including a 586,618sq m (6.3m sq ft) ballroom and 14 meeting rooms, as well as a large fitness suite and more than 500 parking spaces.

Rui Barros, Wyndham Hotel Group’s managing director for EMEA, said: “We are thrilled to welcome yet another Wyndham Hotels and Resorts property in Turkey, a country that is integral to our growth strategy in the region.

“The popularity of the recently opened Wyndham Istanbul Kalamis Marina has proven there is strong demand for the Wyndham brand in the country. We look forward to working with our partners on opportunities to add more quality hotels here in the years ahead.”