Officially categorised as a Special Class hotel located in the old peninsula of Istanbul, in the neighbourhood known as Sultahamet. Just steps away from the most significant monuments of ancient imperial Byzantium, such as the splendid Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Basilica Cistern and Ottoman masterpieces like Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. This property has 22 rooms. All rooms are decorated in dark wood furniture and pastel colours. The rooms are medium size and all have a king size bed and wooden floor. All rooms have air conditioning, laptop size safe box, mini bar, double glazed windows, cable tv and a desk to work. All facilities are in perfect condition. The bathrooms are again extremely clean and in perfect condition. Most of them are shower only. The hotel has its own restaurant as well as a terrace with spectacular views of the bosphorus. The food is nice and well prepared. They offer an interesting local and international selection of dishes. There is a bar inside the hotel too. The hotel has been built in a traditional Ottoman edifice, its wooden facade reflects the nobility and charm of the ancient Istanbul. The lobby is small and has some seating area, all in a traditional Turkish style. Good hotel for location and services. The facilities are great and in perfect condition.