Location. Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul is a contemporary 20-storey property located in the commercial district of Istanbul, just 500 metres from the Metro City shopping centre and three kilometres from the Dolmabahce Palace. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 28 kilometres from the hotel, a 25-minute drive. Hotel Features.The wellness centre features a sauna, hot tub, indoor pool, massage and beauty treatments and a state-of-the-art gym, and the Vitamin Bar offers a range of health juices and energising drinks. There is an onsite travel agency to arrange excursions and transport, and the business centre has nine meeting rooms, for up to 600 delegates. Further practical amenities at the Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul include a 24-hour front desk, currency exchange, dry cleaning services, a library and free valet parking.

Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul serves eastern Mediterranean dishes in the Azzur Restaurant's contemporary setting, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baradox offers a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day in stylish, contemporary setting.

The Hillside City Club, one kilometre away, is a health and fitness centre complete with tennis and squash courts.

Guestrooms. The 249 guestrooms, over 20 floors, feature light, modern decor with luxurious fabrics and contemporary furnishings. Amenities include cable television with premium channels, minibars, high-speed Internet connections, direct-dial phones and shower/tub combinations.

Expert Tip.Dolmabahce Palace, three kilometres from the hotel, was the last palace built for Ottoman Empire, and the former residence of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.

Room Types:

Superior room with 2 twin beds:   Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Superior Room with 1 King bed:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet connection. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator, minibar, and coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Skyline Deluxe Suite:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Executive Room:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Executive Suite:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Skyline Suite:   One king bed. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Executive Room:   Two twin beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. In-room safe.

Superior Suite:   1 or 2 beds. Desk. High-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels. Clock radio. In-room safe. Minibar. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer.

Driving Directions: Getting there.The hotel offers airport transfers for 100 USD each way. The light rail metro system connects the airport to Esenler. Havas airport buses run to central Istanbul (Taksim Square) and to the bus terminal on demand (journey time: 30 minutes). Services also operate to Akmerkez (Etiler). Taxis or dolmus (shared taxis) are available from the airport and cost 25 USD to the hotel. City and private buses run services in Istanbul. The suburban train network is old but reliable and inexpensive. Istanbul's metro is under construction, though some lines are already in service; it's inexpensive, with frequent services. There are also several tramlines. Istanbul has a large fleet of yellow taxis, but a cheaper way of getting around the streets is to hire a dolmus, (shared taxi or minibus). Ferries and catamarans are a cheap, fun way to get around.