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The Divan Istanbul (Turkish: Divan İstanbul) is a five star hotel in Istanbul Turkey. It is located next to Taksim Gezi Park in Elmadağ Şişli in walking distance from Taksim Square. Opened in 1956 it is the flagship of the Divan Group hotel chain.During the 2013 protests in Turkey it opened its doors to injured protestors as well as those fleeing police attacks. During the night of 15/16 June police repeatedly tear-gassed the lobby.
