Sample hotels and Ottoman Mansion Inns
in Istanbul

In the former imperial capital of Istanbul (Constantinople), you'll stay in Ottoman-style mansion inns which recreate the richness and romance of the old-time City of the Sultans.

Hotel Arena

The Hotel Arena is like an elegant Ottoman home open to travelers.

Owned and personally managed by Mrs. Gul Kucukserim, the Hotel Arena is a small Ottoman-style mansion hotel only a stone's throw from the Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Sancta Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Turkish carpets and traditional crafts such as faience (fine colored tilework), filigree brass, miniature painting and embroidery give a richness and historic aspect to the decor. The service is personal and individual, and the view from the rooftop terrace of Old Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara is simply breathtaking.

Hotel Armada

A marble fountain greets you as you arrive at the Hotel Armada.

The Hotel Armada is a somewhat larger building located right next to the Byzantine city walls and only steps from the Sea of Marmara shore. Like the Arena, the Armada prides itself on its Ottoman-style decor typified by the tinkling fountain of creamy marble which graces the reception area. Along with the hotel's personal service, the old-time ambiance gives guests the feel of staying in an Ottoman mansion. Istanbul's major sights are only a few minutes' stroll away along the cobblestoned streets of the ancient Cankurtaran quarter.

Aygun Plaza Hotel

Category : 4 stars
Location : Taksim (city center)
Rooms : 81 Rooms, 15 Suites
All rooms have : : Direct Dial Telephone, Private Bathroom, Music, Satellite TV, Air Condition, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Central Heating, Key Card System
Dining : 1 Restaurant (seating 150), Lobby Bar
Facilities & Services : Safe Box, Secretarial Service, Postage, Internet, Dry-cleaning, Laundry
Sauna, Fitness Center, Solarium, Jacuzzi, Massage, Aerobic, Steam Bath ( Turkish Hamam)
Distance to Airport: 20 km

Madison Hotel

Category : 4 Stars

The Madison Hotel is located in the heart of the city's business district and just five minutes walk from the Bosphorus and Taksim square's shopping and entertainment area. Opened in 1997. Renovated in 2000.
The hotel offers 112 rooms including 2 suites , on 9 floors.
All rooms do offer : Direct Dial Telephone, Private Bathroom, Music, Satellite TV, Air Condition, Minibar, Hair Dryer, Safe Box
Dining : 1 Restaurant(Indoor Capacity: 100), 2 Bars (Lobby and Pool),
Facilities & Services : Room Service, Indoor Swimming Pool, Sauna, Turkish Bath, Steam Room, Gym, Solarium,
Distance to the Airport: 20 km

Ciragan Palace Hotel -Kempinski Istanbul

Category : 5 Stars
Rooms : 284 Rooms + 31 Suite (102 park view rooms + 126 sea view rooms + 20 deluxe rooms + 36 grand deluxe rooms + 20 hotel suites + 11 palace suites)
Rooms offer : Telephone, Private Bathroom, Music, Cable TV, Satellite TV, Air Condition, Minibar, Voice Mail, Safety Box, Hair Dryer, Balcony
Dining : 3 Restaurant(s), Ciragan Bar , Patisserie, Snack Bar
Facilities : Massage, Safety Box at Reception, Laundry Service, Dry Cleaning, Room Service, Shopping Arcade , Coiffeur, Generator, Sauna, Parking, Garden
Gym/ Fitness , Putting Green , Outdoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Swimming Pool, Children Swimming Pool, Turkish Bath, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Night Club
Distance to the Airport : 25 km

Hotel Ceylan Inter-Continental

Category : 5 Stars
Location : Taksim (city center)
Rooms : 390 Rooms, 55 Suites
Each Room offers : Direct Dial Telephone, Private Bathroom, Music, Minibar, Air-condition, Hair Dryer, Satellite TV, Cable TV, Modem-Connection, In-house movie, Safety Box
Dining : 3 Restaurants, , Patisserie,4 Snack Bars , Cafeteria.
Facilities : 24 hours Room Service, Dry Cleaning, Laundry Service . Outdoor Swimming Pool with Children section, Turkish Bath, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Gym/ Fitness Center, Coiffeur, Night Club, Virtual Golf Course
Distance to the Airport: 20 km

Eresin Crown Hotel

located in Sultanahmet, the heart of Istanbul's historical part, adjacent to the tourist, business, entertainment and shopping areas.In order to admire Istanbul's museums and architectural wonders you do not need to stay in line and wait...In addition to the personalised quality service and comfort; we have created for you in the Eresin Crown Hotel a private museumcomprising a cistern, mosaic and 49 historical and architectural extraordinary museum pieces from the Hellenistic and Byzantine time.All of these historical and architectural heritage pieces are officially registered by the archaelogical museum of Istanbul. 60 Rooms and suites all have parquet flooring and Jacuzzi bath tubs and are equipped withindividually controlled air-conditioning, double glazed windows, mini bar, hair dryer, telephone by your bed side and in the bathroom.All rooms have electronically locked safes, electronic key-card locks, colour TVs featuring local and international satellite TV channels,radio and music stations together with in-house multi-video and music systems.

The Column Bar: Refreshing drinks in an historical atmosphere.Mosaic Restaurant: Turkish and continental specialities.Terrace Restaurant: You can enjoy the exceptional Terrace view overlooking at the roofs of Istanbul,Bosphorus Islands and The Marmara Sea under the gigantic Minarets of Blue Mosque.

5 minute walking distance to: Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophia, Blue Mosque, Cisterns.By 10 minute walking distance to: Shopping, dining and entertainment districts
15 minute walking distance to: The covered Bazaar, Harbour, Railway Station.
15 minutes drive to: Ataturk International Airport, Kariye Museum...

Rooms all have parquet flooring and Jacuzzi bath tubs and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, double glazed windows, mini bar, hair dryer, telephone by your bed side and in the bathroom. All rooms have electronically locked safes, electronic key-card locks, colour TVs featuring local and international satellite TV channels, radio and music stations together with in-house multi-video and music systems.

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