Location
With its outstanding location, this hotel is within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (all 10 minutes' walk) and the Dolmabahce Palace is a 20-minute walk away. Guests will find restaurants and shops just 3 minutes' walk away and the modern tramway passes right in front of the hotel, giving guests easy access to the main attractions. It is 15 minutes on public transport to the nearest nightspots and bars in Taksim and Taksim Square and the convention centres are just 5 km from the hotel. Istanbul Airport is just 13 km away.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1918. 265 rooms and 16 suites are available to guests in a 4-storey main building and 4 auxiliary buildings. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and 4 lifts. There are a number of shops as well. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Further services include medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser, a coin-operated laundry, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. Complimentary newspapers are available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. For a fee, extra beds or children's beds can be provided for little travellers. A safe and a minibar are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (for a fee) are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. A selection of pillows ensures a comfortable stay. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower, a bathtub and a bidet. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The indoor and outdoor pools are ideal for exercise as well as relaxation. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. After an eventful day, guests can work out and recharge in the gym. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, a hammam and a solarium. Subject to charge: massage treatments.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Bed and breakfast is offered as a catering option. At breakfast, guests serve themselves at the generous buffet. Various dishes can be ordered à la carte for lunch and dinner.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.
Café
Shops
Hairdresser
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Medical Assistance
Car Park
Playground
Restaurant(s) with smoking area
Laundry Facilities
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Hotel Safe
Currency Exchange
Cloakroom
Lifts