Ottoman Imperial Hotel Istanbul

Ottoman Imperial Hotel Istanbul

Ottoman Imperial Hotel Istanbul General Description

Location. The Ottoman Hotel Imperial is situated opposite the spectacular Hagia Sofia Museum in the centre of the old town, 100 metres from the Blue Mosque and 400 metres from the Grand Bazaar. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 19 kilometres away and takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. Hotel Features. The hotel has a floor butler to assist guests, and multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can arrange airport transport (surcharge), assist with room service requests and advise on tours around the local area. Drinks and cocktails are served in the Saltanat Bar and coffee and complimentary newspapers are available in the hotel lobby. Parking is available for those arriving by car. Guests at the Ottoman Hotel Imperial can dine at Sadrazam, a buffet restaurant serving a variety of Turkish and international dishes. Padisah Restaurant offers innovative Turkish and Istanbul cuisine and is situated on the second floor of the garden area overlooking the medrese. Guestrooms. The 55 air-conditioned guestrooms are located on three floors and all feature traditional Turkish decor with dark wood furniture and richly-coloured fabrics. Amenities include satellite television, direct-dial phones, high-speed Internet connections with wireless option, minibars, tea and coffee making facilities, safes, and bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers. Expert Tip. Directly opposite the hotel is the Hagia Sophia Museum, originally built as the Cathedral of Constantinople and a spectacular example of Byzantine architecture. The building features arched colonnades and stuccoed walls and is crowned by a huge dome 56 metres high and 31 metres wide. Inside, the walls and arches are covered in marble and gold mosaics. The former mosque is open to the public from around 9.30 AM to 5 PM every day except Mondays. 'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism) Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers' benefit.

Ottoman Imperial Hotel Istanbul Overview

Unbeatable views of Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultanahmet Square. Traditional Turkish hospitality, comfort, elegant premium service, and blend of Ottoman and Istanbul cuisine is what you'll experience at the Ottoman Hotel Imperial. With its exquisitely furnished guest rooms reflecting the Ottoman art, trend-setting restaurants and bars, extensive guest services and in-house amenities, Ottoman Hotel Imperial responds to the needs of the most demanding leisure and business travellers.

Central - Sultanahmet/Topkapi Palace/Grand Bazaar

For location, rooms, facilities and service, this is perhaps one of the best special category hotels in Sultanhamet. We highly recommend it. (04/08 JMG) Being an old Ottoman school, the building is very nice, painted in bright, light colours, with the typical characteristics of 19th century architecture. This special category hotel is located in the Sultanhamet district, in the Old Town, just behind St. Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace, off one of Sultanhamet?s main roads. A tram station is two minutes away. Taksim Square, the modern part of Istanbul, and home to all the top brand shops and nightlife, is just 10 minutes away by taxi.

'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism) Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers' benefit. Premium Room-One queen or two twin beds, and one sofabed. Traditional Turkish decor with dark wood furniture and richly-coloured fabrics. Situated in the main building with views of the museum or square. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, high-speed Internet connection with wireless option, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Standard room-One queen or two twin beds, and one sofabed. Traditional Turkish decor with dark wood furniture and richly-coloured fabrics. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, high-speed Internet connection with wireless option, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe. Bathroom with bathrobes and slippers.