NEED TO KNOW

• Deluxe Rooms afford views of the landscaped hotel courtyard, partial views of St. Sophia or the Blue Mosque, or the exterior garden and surrounding neighbourhood.  Some have private balconies
• The hotel is just steps from the fabled Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
• The Seasons Restaurant serves international cuisine and local specialties
• Spa treatments - from massage to beauty therapies - are available in the Health Club.  The hotel also has a fitness centre
• Golf and tennis facilities are available nearby
  

THE HOTEL
This extraordinary hotel has been created from a century-old Neo-Classical Turkish prison, steps from the fabled Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace.  Impressive on the outside, this hotel is an architectural delight on the inside, where huge archways soar above intricately inlaid marble floors to create a real sense of scale amongst the authenticity and attention to detail.

The Hotel's historic building affords space enough for just 65 unique rooms and suites nestled around an enclosed courtyard.  All have high ceilings and are furnished with a writing desk, chairs, a private refrigerated bar and an armoire with a television, DVD and Bose CD player. The marble bathroom includes a deep soaking tub and a separate shower.

The landscaped courtyard is another highlight, offering a calm, tranquil space for reading and relaxation.