Hotel Pera Tulip
Mesrutiyet Cad No 103 Tepebasi Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
The hotel is located just a few minutes from the Galata Tower, Taksim Square, Tunnel (the historical metro) and the historical sight-seeing district offering entertainment and shopping. Restaurants, bars, links to public transport and nightlife opportunities can all be found a short walk away. Sirkeci Train Station is about 15 minutes away on public transport. Dolmabahce Palace, the Egyptian Market, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace can all be easily accessed via public transport. Ataturk Airport is some 18 km away.

Hotel description
This boutique city hotel, which dates back to 1948 and was renovated in 2008, offers a lobby with 24-hour reception, air conditioning, a currency exchange facility, lift access and a cloakroom. Shared facilities also include a café, the wonderful Fontana bar, a number of restaurants, the Frontera meeting rooms, a business centre, Internet and WLAN access and room and laundry services (subject to fees). The hotel has 64 standard rooms and 20 executive suites. Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

Room description
All the rooms are equipped with modern and up-to-date amenities and facilities, such as an en suite bathroom, hairdryer, LCD TV with satellite/cable channels, WLAN access, pay TV, safe and a minibar. Other in-room facilities include a direct dial telephone, 24-hour room service, wake-up service, stereo sound system, tea and coffee making facilities, and individually-adjustable air conditioning and heating. All the executive suites offer a Dolby surround sound system, DVD player, mini LCD TV, espresso maker, a more-expensively stocked minibar, hot tub and the gourmet executive breakfast menu served in the Dolce restaurant. Double or king-size beds come as standard in all rooms.

Sport
The hotel offers an aqua spa and spa with fitness equipment, gym, an indoor lap pool, sauna, Turkish Hamman and a hot tub. Exotic and classic massage treatments (subject to fees) and a relaxation lounge are also offered.

Additional Information
The Dolce restaurant offers a deliciously prepared international culinary selection, while the Pera Tulip´s restaurant serves trendy and exotic cuisine. Guests staying in the executive suites can take advantage of the enticing gourmet executive breakfast menu served in the Dolce restaurant.

Hotel Plaza
Barbaros Bulv. 165, Balmucli Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
A well equipped fitness centre including a pool, jacuzzi sauna, Turkish hamam/bath as well as a business centre complement the first class facilities of this hotel. (JMG 02/07)

Location
Located a short distance from the fashionable Taksim square and the business district. The old city is in very easy access enabling guests to visit Sultanahmet mosque, Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophia and the Grand Bazaar.

Room description
Rooms are well appointed with a contemporary style. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are in excellent condition. All rooms have individually controlled air-conditioning, smoke detectors and sprinkler systems. In room guest services include an FM Band radio, cable tv, international direct-dial telephone, fax /modem connections, minibar, and a personal safe, hairdryer, coffee/ tea makers in each room.

Hotel lobby
The medium sized lobby is light and airy with a modern designer ambiance.

Hotel restaurant
This hotel offers a very good selection of dining outlets.Breakfast is served in the stylish Plaza Restaurant. Lunches, dinners and light snacks are offered in the Divan Pub. Open daily from 5 pm until 2 am, the Sky Bar is on the roof of the hotel offering a spectacular view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. The Roof Top International Restaurant is the main dining venue of the hotel offering A la carte meals and located on the top floor of the hotel with one of the best panaromic views of the city.The Point Patisserie Cafe and Bar serves a wide variety of desserts, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Hotel Poem Special Hotel
Akbiyik Cad.terbiyik Sok. Sultanahmet 12, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This hotel lies right at the heart of the city of Istanbul. Countless sights of interest such as the Topkapi Palace, the Archaeological Museum and the Great Bazaar are all only a few minutes away. Public transport connections are just 500 metres away. Atatürk airport is j18 km from the hotel.

Hotel description
This charming hotel was built in the 19th century and renovated in 2004. It offers a total of 17 guestrooms spread over 3 floors, of which 1 is a single, 13 are doubles and 3 are suites. The hotel is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, a safe, currency exchange desk, TV room, conference facilities with Internet access (fees apply). There is also a homely bar, a café, a newspaper stand and a restaurant. Further services include laundry, room and medical services (all subject to fees), and there are parking facilities outside the hotel.

Room description
The tastefully decorated rooms come with an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer. All rooms are fitted with central heating, satellite TV, minibar (subject to fees) and a direct dial telephone as standard.

Additional Information
A breakfast buffet is available every morning.

Hotel Point
Topcu Caddesi - Taksim 2, 34437 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This hotel offers a central location and is situated about 100 m from the lively Taksim Square. The hotel is just a short walk from shopping and entertainment venues. Plenty of famous sightseeing attractions of the city such as the former Sultan´s Palace Topkapi, the Hagia Sofia and the famous market are just a short walk away or may be easily reached by taking advantage of public transport links. The nearest public transport stops right in front of the building. Transfer times to Atatürk airport takes about 30 minutes (roughly 20 km).

Hotel description
Renovated in 2005, this 9-storey city hotel comprises a total of 194 rooms. The hotel features an elegant reception area open 24-hours, 20 hotel safes, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom and four lifts. There is also a newspaper stand, a TV lounge, a cafe, a bar, and two restaurants. The Viewpoint restaurant is situated on the top floor with incomparable views over the Bosporus, while the Udonya restaurant offers Japanese style and tradition. Six conference rooms are available, and guests may also make use of the public Internet connection. For a surcharge, it is possible to take advantage of the room, laundry, and medical services as well as the parking and garage for those arriving by car.

Room description
The tastefully decorated rooms come with an en suite bathroom, a direct dial telephone and satellite/ cable TV. The suites also comprise Internet access, a stereo with a radio function as well as a tea and coffee making facilities. A minibar and hire safe also count among the standard fittings of the suites. Air conditioning is individually regulated and each of the spacious suites additionally features a separate lounge area.

Sport
Guests are invited to make use of the small indoor heated swimming pool, as well as the sauna area that includes a steam room and a solarium. For additional fees, the massage service and the various spa applications offer opportunities for pure relaxation. There is also a gym available for use. Guests may also play handball or darts.

Additional Information
All meals are offered in buffet style. Midday and evening meals can be selected from the à la carte or a set menu. Furthermore, special dietary requirements as well as individual specific dishes can be prepared. It is possible to book bed & breakfast, half board, or full board stays.

Hotel Prince
Nobethane Cad. Kargili Sok.sirkeci 5, 34430 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This comfortable, modern hotel is centrally located. Bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques can all be found in close proximity to the hotel. In addition, the airport is located around 15 km away.

Hotel description
This business hotel has a total of 118 double rooms over 6 floors. Amenities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception, safe, a currency exchange, a lift, a TV room, games room, Internet access, a laundry service as well as medical assistance. Dining options include a café, bar, a restaurant and parking facilities. Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance are available for a fee.

Room description
All the guest rooms are tastefully decorated and have an en suite bathroom with a bath and hairdryer, a minibar (fees apply), LCD sat-TV, kettle (free service of tea and coffe), direct dial telephone, central heating, a safe and Wireless Internet access

Sport
The hotel has a gym and offers a sauna and a massage service, both for an additional fee.

Additional Information
The hotel offers a breakfast buffet; at lunch and dinner there is an à la carte or set menu available.

Hotel Radisson Sas
E5 Kayoh Sefakoy, Istanbul 34295, Turkey

Hotel description
The hotel also offers extensive leisure facilities, including a Turkish jet bath and various beauty treatments. (0304/MJ)

Location
The hotel is located near Istanbul's Ataturk Airport, close to the main exhibition centres. The airport is a 15 minute drive from the city centre via the city express way and the TEM highway.

Room description
The large rooms are well appointed and decorated in a variety of modern, tasteful colour schemes. All rooms are air conditioned. The bathrooms are in excellent condition as are the bedrooms.

Hotel lobby
The large lobby is bright and spacious with a slate grey reception area and dark wood panelling behind the desk. The whole area is attractively furnished and decorated in a modern style.

Hotel restaurant
The main restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine served in smart casual surroundings. The smaller lobby bar offers drinks and light snacks with the added attraction of live music.

Hotel Ramada Old City
Millet Cad No 82 Findikzade Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This city hotel is located in the old town of Istanbul on one of the city´s famous streets. The nearest bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the hotel and from here guests can take a 10-minute journey to the tourist centre where the Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, the Topkapi Palace, the Egyptian Market and the Dolmabahçe Palace are located. Restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs are also a 10-minute bus ride away. Sirkeci train station is a 10-minute bus ride away, whilst Atatürk International Airport lies 12 km from the hotel.

Hotel description
Renovated in 2007 and with a total of 100 rooms, this hotel combines international modern hotel management with uninterrupted progress and enterprising principles, meeting the expectations of the business world. The hotel´s facilities mean that guests can enjoy a unique experience in the hotel, making the most of having everything that they need and desire at hand. The hotel is air-conditioned and includes the following facilities: a lobby with a 24-hour check-in desk, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access, a bar, a pub, a restaurant, conference facilities, Internet access, room and laundry services (charges apply for room service), and a car park.

Room description
The comfortable rooms provide high quality accommodation for the hotel´s guests. They are all en suite and include a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, a satellite TV, Internet access, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a safe. Rooms are air-conditioned and centrally heated.

Sport
The spa includes a traditional Turkish bath with a heated marble platform, patterned wall tiles and marble basins. A Turkish bath consists of being rubbed with a coarse bath glove and then being given a foamy massage (fees apply). There is a sauna to cure exhaustion and tiredness (fees apply). The gym provides guests with all the necessary equipment for a work out. Massage treatments can also be given upon request (fees apply).

Additional Information
Guests can experience authentic tastes and traditional Turkish hospitality in the hotel restaurant. The hotel breakfast menu includes Mediterranean and American cuisine. Various traditional Turkish cuisine is available too.

Hotel Ramada Plaza
Halaskargazi Cad No 139-151 Osmanbey-sisli, 34373 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
The hotel is located in the most fashionable district in Istanbul. The area is also known as Congress Valley in the hotel trade and business circles. It is only 3 minutes from the nearest underground station (Osmanbey) and a number of large shopping centres. A variety of bars, restaurants and nightclubs can be found in the area, as can the bus station. Dolmabahce, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar and the blue Mosque can all be easily accessed by public transport. The train station at Sirkeci and the tourist centre of Sultanahmet are both about 20 minutes away on public transport. Ataturk Airport is about 23 km away.

Hotel description
This city hotel, which opened in November 2005, offers 162 rooms, 12 suites and 2 penthouse suites. Numbered amongst these are 27 luxury rooms and 2 suites on the executive floor. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby with 24-hour reception, hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access, café, hairdressers´ salon, bar, restaurant, conference facilities, Internet and WLAN access (the former is subject to fees) as well as room and laundry services (both subject to fees). Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.

Room description
The luxurious guest rooms offer a mixture of high-tech, comfort and aesthetics, making them ideal for business guests. The suites come with contemporary and relaxing decoration and also feature a Jacuzzi. The penthouse suites offer a private terrace, Jacuzzi, air-conditioning/heating (giving guests full control over their environment no matter what the season), satellite connection, LCD televisions with Pay TV and private TV channels, interactive TV system, dataport and free wireless fast ADSL Internet services for business guests both in the rooms and throughout the hotel, in-room safe deposit box large enough to accommodate a laptop (built in electric socket to charge the laptop in the safe) and a minibar. The 27 luxurious rooms and 2 suites on the executive floor offer private services and hi-tech comfort. All rooms come with heated mirror, en suite bathroom and either double or king-size beds. An iron and ironing board are available on request.

Sport
The hotel offers guests a spa centre, where expert staff cater for the needs of both hotel guests and members in service areas designed specially for this purpose. A sauna as well as massage and spa treatments (both subject to fees) are available. A swimming pool with children´s pool, poolside snackbar, sun loungers and parasols also features. The hotel also has a Turkish bath, which is available to guests free of charge. Those seeking to hone their physiques are recommended a trip to the gym.

Additional Information
The cuisine available at the hotel is a mixture of international, local and ethnic cuisines.

Hotel Richmond Istanbul
Istiklal Cad.445 Tunel-beyoglu 445, 34433 Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
The glorious architecture, attracting attention at first glance, is transformed into an exceptional atmosphere, combining the memories of the past with contemporary amenities. The most aesthetic amalgamation of old and new, the East and the West and classic and modern are personified hotel.

Room description
Confortable, good designed rooms with wireless connection.

Additional Information
A fabulous cuisine with races from the Ottoman and cosmopolitan Istanbul cuisine.

Hotel Riva Istanbul
Aydede Cad No 8 Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
The hotel is close to Istanbul´s night life and easy to reach the old town by public transport.

Hotel description
Room service 24 h.

Room description
All rooms have air-conditioning, sat-TV, music, direct dial telephone, minibar and hairdryer.

Additional Information
The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and open buffet breakfast of international cuisine.

Hotel Romance
Hudavendigar Cad. - Sirkeci 7, 34112 Istambul, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This city hotel is located in Istanbul´s tourist centre, just a few minutes walk from the city centre, where guests will discover a wide selection of shops, boutiques, cafés, bars, restaurants and a lively nightlife scene. Public transport departs from stops located just 100 m away and many of the city´s most significant tourist sights including the Blue Mosque and the large bazaar can be reached within a few minutes on foot. It is about 18 km to the airport.

Hotel description
This hotel comprises a 5-storey building with a total of 2 single rooms, 57 double rooms and 4 junior suites. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, 60 safety deposit boxes, a currency exchange facility, a cloakroom, two lifts and a café. Within the hotel there is also a bar, a TV room, conference facilities, Internet access (fees apply) and a restaurant available to use. Within the hotel guests will additionally find laundry and room services (charges apply), and medical assistance (charges apply). Guests arriving by car are offered a garage.

Room description
The comfortable rooms come with an en suite bathroom with bath and hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet access, a minibar, a double bed, air conditioning, central heating and a hire safe. A balcony also features as standard and there is a room with wheelchair access.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet. Lunch and dinner may also be taken à la carte; the evening meal may also be chosen from a menu.

Hotel Romantic Hotel Istanbul
Mehmet Aga Cad Amiral Tafdil Sokak No. 29 Sultanahmet, 34400 Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
Romantic Hotel Istanbul is an old Ottoman stone mansion built at the beginning of the 1900's. It was renewed in 2007 and was named Romantic Hotel Istanbul. The hotel is located in the most historical part of Istanbul called "Sultanahmet".

Hotel Royal
Aksaray Cad. - Laleli 16, 34480 Istambul, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This attractive hotel is centrally located in the Aksaray district of the city. Countless shopping and entertainment venues as well as various tourist sights can easily be reached on foot or on public transport. There is a stop for the public transport to be found just 100 m from the hotel. The international airport can be reach in just 30 minutes drive.

Hotel description
This hotel was completely renovated in 2001. There are a total of 128 double rooms spread over 7 floors. Guests may make use of the spacious foyer with lifts, hire safes and a 24-hour reception desk. Additional facilities include various shops, a cosy bar and an air-conditioned restaurant with separate non-smoking area. Business guests may make use of the conference rooms and the public Internet terminal and room and laundry services are on offer.

Room description
The tastefully decorated rooms come with a spacious bathroom with hairdryer, a telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a radio and Internet access as well as a minibar, a fridge, carpeting, air conditioning and central heating.

Sport
Guests may make use of the in-house solarium.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast from an ample buffet.

Remarks
The hotel offers a safe at reception free of charge for guests. The minibar in the rooms will be filled upon request.

Hotel Santa Sophia Special Hotel
Cemberlitas Tasdirek Cesme Sk.no:20 Sultanahmet, 34470 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
Sultanahmet district is a quite central place, it´s heart of old city center. The Blue Mosque, the church of Saint Sophia, Topkap¹ Palace, Basilica (Yerebatan) Cistern, Grand Bazaar, the Mosque of Sokulu Mehmet Pasha, Archeological Museum, The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Handicrafts are within the distance of few minutes by walking.

Hotel description
Further information about this hotel will be available shortly

Hotel Sapphire
Ibni Kemal Cad. - Sirkeci 14-16, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This attractive, hotel is centrally located in the Sirkeci district of the city. Within walking distance are many shopping and entertainment venues as well as links to the public transport network.

Hotel description
Built in 1994, this hotel comprises a total of 60 suites. Guests have access to a magnificent roof terrace, a spacious lobby with lifts, hire safes, a currency exchange desk, a cloakroom and a 24-hour reception. In addition, there is a cosy bar, a games room, a TV room, a public Internet terminal, a newspaper stand, a café and an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant. Room and laundry services as well as medical assistance are on offer. There is also a car park.

Room description
The tastefully decorated and elegant rooms come with a spacious bathroom with hairdryer, telephone, an Internet connection and satellite/ cable TV. Additional fittings include a minibar, a double bed, high-quality carpeting, air conditioning, central heating and a hire safe.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast, midday and evening meals from ample buffets. Lunch and dinner may also be taken à la carte; the evening meal may also be chosen from a menu. Furthermore, special dietary requirements as well as individual-specific dishes may be catered for.

Hotel Seminal Hotel
Sehit Muhtar Cad.no:23-25 Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This hotel is situated in the Beyo?lu quarter in the district of Taksim, which lies on the European side to the north of Golden Horn. This well-known and lively part of town offers visitors a variety of shopping and entertainment facilities. There is a stop for the public transport to be found around 100 m away. The tourist centre of the Turkish metropolis is around 10 km from the hotel and can easily be reached by public transport. Famous sights of interest such as the Hagia Sofia mosque and the Topkapi Palace are to be found here. Atatürk airport is located around 25 km from the hotel.

Hotel description
Renovated in 2005, the hotel comprises a total of 88 rooms. The hotel offers a lobby area with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, lift, a cloakroom and a currency exchange desk. Further facilities include an inviting bar, a cosy café and an appealing à la carte restaurant. Business guests are offered various modern seminar facilities. For an additional fee, guests may make use of the laundry service and room service as well as the medical attention.

Room description
The stylish rooms all come with an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a minibar and a hire safe. Air conditioning and heating are both centrally controlled.

Sport
Furthermore, there is an indoor swimming pool, a sauna complex and a massage service available.

Additional Information
Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet. Lunch and dinner may be selected from a set menu or taken à la carte. Guests are able to book either half-board or full board stays.

Hotel Seres Special Hotel
Hudavendigar Caddesi - Sirkeci 49, 34420 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This superb hotel is close to Istanbul´s city centre.

Hotel description
This city hotel was renovated in 2004 and has a total of 54 rooms. Facilities on offer include a foyer with a safe, a currency exchange desk, lift access, a café and a TV room. There is an inviting restaurant and business guests may also make use of the public Internet access and the conference facilities. Room and laundry services are both available, as is medical assistance.

Room description
The rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom, telephone, satellite/ cable TV, minibar and central heating.

Additional Information
A breakfast buffet is available to guests every morning. Lunch and dinner are server either à la carte or from a set menu.

Hotel Sheraton Maslak
Buyukdere Caddesi, Ucyol Mevki, Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
The hotel offers several amenities to have a pleasure stay as the 3,000-square meter H Club fitness center and spa, located on the second floor; it has a Turkish bath, sauna, solarium, whirlpool, squash court, table tennis, and indoor swimming pool. To be add, there is different classes offer like Pilates, Aikido spinning, yoga, dance or kick boxing. The hotel offers the following extra services; Dry Cleaning, Tour/Excursion sightseeing & travel services, 24-Hour Room Service, Laundry Service, Valet Service and Pay Self Parking Facilities, Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off (Limited), Shuttle Service to Downtown (Limited), 24-Hour Concierge Service, Drugstore , Non-Smoking Facilities, Luggage Storage, Handicap Accessible Facilities and a gift Shop. Even with a little further out location we highly recommend this hotel as one of the best in the city. ( JMG 06/07)

Location
This fantastic new property of the Starwood chain - a full renovation has just finished on the 1st June 2007 - is situated in the new business district of Istanbul, Maslak. Maslak is located only 10 kilometers from the city center, five kilometers from the Bosphorus, and 30 kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport. There is the Levent underground station just five minutes away and two big shopping centers, Kanyon and Metrocity, are just 15 minutes from the hotel. The hotel has its own taxi rank.

Room description
The rooms in this hotel are extremely wide and comfortable; All rooms offer great conveniences such as the famous Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed, a flat screen TV, luxury bath amenities, and all the necessary to have a great stay, under the good standards of Starwood. The decor is in modern style, with charming colours. The rooms has the following facilities; High Speed Internet Access in All Guest Rooms (Charge), Non-Smoking Room, In-Room Movies & cable channels, 32" Television with Remote Control, Air-Conditioned, Alarm Clock, , Iron/Ironing Board, Work Desk, In-Room Safe, Telephone, Coffee Maker, Voice mail service & Hair dryer in the bathroom. The bathroom are in good size too.

Hotel lobby
The lobby, according to the hotel size, give the feeling of amplitude, spaciousness. There is the lobby bar as well as the business center with internet and printing facilities.

Hotel restaurant
The hotel has its own restaurants, offering a good choice from a casual to a formal meal. L Altra Risacca Restaurant is an exuberant celebration of the best Italian food, wine, and lifestyle. The menu incorporates the finest and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, game, and seafood, accented with fine Italian olive oils, traditional aceto balsamico, and many traditional ingredients that will surprise and delight. The wine list represents one of the most extensive and intelligent collections in the city. The Lobby offers an atmosphere low on pretension and high in relaxation. Sky Bar & Restaurant, located on the 26th and 27th floors, offers great views of the sea. Start the day at the breakfast buffet and dine all day from the casual á la carte menu. Complimentary weekday newspapers during the dinner hour will help you stay connected to the world.

Hotel Sidera Palace Deluxe Hotel
Kadirga Meydani Donus Sokak 14, 34810 Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
General information:The Hotel Sidera Palace is an unusually shaped modern hotel situated in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar.Location: The city center.Area:Airport 15 km, Seaport 200m, Bank 50 m, Grand Bazaar 300m, Egyption Bazaar 700m, Underground Cistern 150m, Post Office 200 m, Blue Mosque 300 m, Topkapi Palace 200 m, Archeological Museum 150 m. Recreation:REASTAURANT & BARThere is a restaurant with 50 indoor and 20 outdoor capacity The breakfast hall is also at your service.WINE HOUSEIn winer time you can take a warm and cosy coffee break in front of our fire place.In summer time you can get cool under laurels in our garden.TURKISH BATH & SAUNAYou can take in the pleasure of very special Turkish Bath where the ottoman motifs and hygiene join together or you can rest and relax yourself in our sauna. Rooms:17 rooms, 34 beds, 4 single bed rooms, 6 double bed rooms, 4 triple bed rooms, 3 rooms with beautiful view Sea and historical views are available.Room Equipment: All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, telephone, bathtub, hair dryer, music broadcast, television, cable TV, mini bar or mini refrigerator and balcony.

Hotel Sidera Palace Special
Kadirga Meydani Donus Sok.kucukayasofya 14, 34126 Istanbul, Turkey

Location
The hotel is located only about 50 m from the centre of Kucuk Ayasofya in Istanbul, 300 m from the Sultanahmet tourist centre and many of the city´s sights and attractions, such as the Grand Bazaar, as well as public transport links. Istanbul Airport lies approximately 18 km from the hotel.

Hotel description
Renovated in 2005, the hotel comprises a total of 17 rooms. Three of the rooms offer superb views. Facilities on offer here include a lobby area, a reception desk manned around the clock, a hotel safe, a currency exchange facility, and a cloakroom. Guests may also take advantage of the café, the breakfast room, the Internet connection, the WLAN access point, and for those arriving by car, the parking spaces. Moreover, room and laundry services as well as medical assistance are available (charges apply).

Room description
The rooms all come with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, Internet connection, a radio, and air conditioning and heating. A minibar, an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, and a balcony are also provided in all accommodation units as standard.

Sport
Leisure options include a Turkish steam bath (charges apply).

Additional Information
Guests can select their breakfast from a buffet. At midday and in the evenings, guests may also dine on dishes selected from the à la carte menu. The hotel offers an extensive selection of wines and fusion cuisine, well known for its special poultry menu. The wine bar is open around the clock.

Hotel Sirkeci Konak
Taya Hatun Cad No 5 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey

Location
This boutique hotel is just a 10-minute walk from some of Istanbul´s most famous sights, including the Aya Sofia church and the Topkapi Palace, and 15 minutes by public transport from the pulsating nightlife around Taksim Square. Atatürk International Airport is 18 km away and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km away, while the nearest tram stop (Gulhane Tram Station) is less than a minute´s walk from the hotel.

Hotel description
The 52-room hotel was opened in 2007 by a team with a passion for the city of Istanbul and a love of hosting. It has one suite and one room suitable for handicapped guests. There is a 24-hour reception service, currency exchange facilities, 2 air-conditioned restaurants, a bar, wireless Internet access, a hotel safe, a cloak room and lift access. Room and laundry services are available.

Room description
The rooms are attractively decorated in traditional Ottoman style and feature soft wall lighting, LCD screen satellite TV, centrally regulated air conditioning, central heating, a balcony, a direct dial telephone, a minibar, a safety deposit box and a hairdryer.

Sport
The hotel has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna and a fitness studio. Massage facilities are also available for a fee and a Turkish bath free of charge.

Additional Information
A wealth of succulent culinary delights is on offer, either in the panoramic terrace restaurant or indoors in the warm ambience of the Neyzade restaurant, serving traditional Ottoman cuisine, and in the Sirkeci seafood restaurant.

How to get to the hotel
Upon leaving the airport, turn right at the first intersection and follow signs to Sirkeci/Sahilyolu. On arrival at a roundabout with a big fountain in the middle, turn left and follow the signs to Sirkeci, past the New Mosque (Yeni Camii) and Istanbul Chamber of Commerce buildings. Go under the small iron bridge, then take the first right and climb up the road to Sultanahmet Square. From there follow the tramway to Sirkeci. When arriving at the Gulhane Tram Station, follow the old walls of the Gulhane Park (Garden of the Topkapi Palace) and turn into Taya Hatun Street. The hotel is 30 m away on the left hand side.

Hotel Sofa
Tesvikiye Caddesi No. 123, 34367 Nisantasi, Istanbul, Turkey

Hotel description
In addition to the standard facilities the hotel also offers an extensive Spa & Wellness centre. Use of the fitness centre, plunge pool, sauna & Hamam (Turkish bath) is complimentary to all guests whilst a discount is available for all other services. Overall this is one of the best new openings in Istanbul in recent years and brings a new level of style and luxury to this exciting city. (06/07 JM)

Location
Situated in the fashionable shopping and entertainment district of Nisantasi, this new "Hip" hotel is within walking distance of lively Taksim Square, Beyoglu and Harbiye. Many of the main attractions of the old city are easily reached via a short taxi ride or the recently opened metro