Location. The Kent Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the heart of the Beyazit district of the Turkish capital. There are several landmarks within walking distance of the hotel including Beyazit Square and Tower just 200 metres from the hotel. Other nearby attractions include the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, which are both 1.5 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The Kent Hotel is a modern property with interiors that combine modern elegance, antique-style furniture, marble flooring, and decorative rugs. Hotel amenities include wireless Internet access throughout, a dedicated concierge desk, and 24-hour room service.

The Kent Hotel's restaurant, the 'Calcedoine', serves a choice of traditional Turkish and international dishes, and offers complimentary breakfasts each morning. Cocktails, wines, beers, and soft drinks are available at the Golden Horn Bar.

The hotel's 'Anatolia' conference room is fully equipped for meetings, presentations, seminars, and parties, and can accommodate up to 100 people.

Guestrooms. Each of the Kent Hotel's 94 guestrooms features contemporary furnishings and modern design decor. Room amenities include climate control, satellite television, wireless Internet access, hair dryers, designer toiletries, and minibars.

Room Types:

Superior room:   One twin bed and one sofabed. Modern decor and contemporary furnishings. Climate control. Satellite television. Wireless Internet. Hair dryer. Minibar. Designer toiletries.

Suite Room:   One king bed and one sofabed. Modern decor and contemporary furnishings. Climate control. Satellite television. Wireless Internet. Hair dryer. Minibar. Designer toiletries.

Driving Directions: From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST): Distance to Kent Hotel is 15 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.

Getting there.</b The Kent Hotel can arrange airport transfers; the fee is 45 EUR for a one-way journey to the hotel. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. The Havas Airport bus departs every 30 minutes for the main bus terminal and Taksim Square, in central Istanbul. Journey time is about 30 minutes. Bus number 96 runs between the airport and the city centre, and a shuttle bus runs to the port. Taxis wait outside Arrivals; fixed prices are in place and the fare to the city centre should be about 20 TRY-30 TRY. At night, there is a 50 percent surcharge. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around.</b Istanbul's extensive public transport system includes buses, metros (underground trains), trains, trams, sea buses, and ferries. Tickets can be purchased from main stops, stations, or kiosks prior to boarding. Istanbul's yellow taxis are reasonably priced, but travellers should ensure the meter is used. A cheaper alternative is to use a 'dolmus' (minibus or shared taxi). Driving is not advised for visitors.