This luxury hotel is centrally situated in the old town. The Sultan's palace is to be found nearby and Istanbul's airport is just a 30-minute journey away using public transport. The hotel building was built in 1992 and renovated in 2003. It consists of 8 floors and 275 rooms of which 265 are doubles and 8 are suites. Situated amidst 500 m² of gardens, facilities include a foyer with a 24-hour reception, a safe, a currency exchange facility and a lift. There is also a café, a shop, a hairdresser's salon, a bar, a nightclub, a games room, a conference room, a TV room as well as an air-conditioned à la carte restaurant with a non-smoking area. Guests arriving by car may make use of the garage. Room and laundry services also count amongst the amenities on offer. The elegant, luxurious rooms are fitted with an en suite bathroom facilities and a hairdryer. In addition, all rooms come with a direct dial telephone, satellite/ cable TV, a safe, a radio, a stereo, a minibar, a double bed, a fridge, a hire safe, a sitting area and central heating. Guests may take advantage of the swimming pool with a poolside snack bar, sun loungers and parasols as well as the gym. On payment of an additional fee there is a sauna, a steam room, a massage service, gymnastics as well as a pool table. Guests are offered breakfast and dinner in the form of a buffet. At midday and in the evenings, guests may also select dishes from the set menu, or take the à la carte option. Special dietary needs as well as individual-specific meals may be provided.