Location. The Amisos Hotel is located in the Sultanahmet area of central Istanbul, Turkey. It lies 700 metres from the Blue Mosque and one kilometre from the Grand Bazaar.
Hotel Features. A four-storey hotel, the Amisos is set in a refurbished period town house built in typically Turkish style. There is a roof terrace with views across the Istanbul skyline and the air- conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services, tour assistance, and the use of a safe-deposit box. The services of a porter are available and complimentary newspapers are on offer in the lobby.
The North Shield Restaurant serves Turkish specialities and in a room decorated in the style of an English pub. A complimentary breakfast is provided.
Guestrooms. The 26 guestrooms have bright decor and traditional furnishings in Turkish style. All are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and wireless Internet. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors are all provided.
Expert Tip. The labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, one kilometre from the Amisos Hotel, is a covered market originally built in the 15th century. It houses over 4,000 shops and stalls selling gold, jewellery, carpets, leather, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, meerschaum pipes, and much more besides.
<i>'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)
Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers' benefit.</i>
Room Types:
Standard twin/double room: One king or two twin beds. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Deluxe room: One king bed. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Triple room: One king bed and two twin beds or three twin beds. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Single room: One king bed. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Hagia Sophia Suite: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Superior room: Two twin beds. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Topkapi Palace Suite: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Corner Room: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Driving Directions:
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Amisos Hotel is 17 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. Single tickets cost about 1 TRY. 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. 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 before 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.
Hotel Features. A four-storey hotel, the Amisos is set in a refurbished period town house built in typically Turkish style. There is a roof terrace with views across the Istanbul skyline and the air- conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services, tour assistance, and the use of a safe-deposit box. The services of a porter are available and complimentary newspapers are on offer in the lobby.
The North Shield Restaurant serves Turkish specialities and in a room decorated in the style of an English pub. A complimentary breakfast is provided.
Guestrooms. The 26 guestrooms have bright decor and traditional furnishings in Turkish style. All are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and wireless Internet. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors are all provided.
Expert Tip. The labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, one kilometre from the Amisos Hotel, is a covered market originally built in the 15th century. It houses over 4,000 shops and stalls selling gold, jewellery, carpets, leather, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, meerschaum pipes, and much more besides.
<i>'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)
Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers' benefit.</i>
Room Types:
Standard twin/double room: One king or two twin beds. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Deluxe room: One king bed. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Triple room: One king bed and two twin beds or three twin beds. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Single room: One king bed. Wireless Internet access, LCD television with satellite channels, direct-dial phone, digital safe, coffee and tea facilities, minibar, and complimentary bottled water. Iron and ironing board on request. Private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.
Hagia Sophia Suite: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Superior room: Two twin beds. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Topkapi Palace Suite: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Corner Room: One king bed. Exterior-corridor access. Fireplace. Desk. Wireless Internet connection. Cable/satellite TV. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. In-room safe. Private bathroom with hair dryer and makeup mirror.
Driving Directions:
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Amisos Hotel is 17 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. Single tickets cost about 1 TRY. 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. 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 before 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.
- Dry Cleaning Service Complimentary Breakfast
- Bar/Lounge Restaurant(s)
- Meeting room (small groups) Room service (limited hours)
- Currency exchange Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services Air-conditioned public areas
- Parking (Complimentary) Medical assistance available
- Elevator/lift Internet public area - wireless
- Fireplace in lobby Business services
- Comp newspapers in lobby Laundry facilities
Room Amenities: , , • Smoking rooms • Cable/satellite TV • Extra towels/bedding • Hypo-allergenic bedding availa • Complimentary toiletries • Designer toiletries • Window opens • Rollaway beds • Cribs (infant beds) available • Iron/ironing board (on request • Bottled water in room (complim • Direct-dial phone • Access via exterior corridors • Electronic/magnetic keys • Extra towels/bedding in room • Makeup mirror • Sewing kit
Gulhane Park: 250 metres| Ancient Underground Cistern: 300 metres | Sultanahmet Park: 400 metres| Archaeology Museum: 500 metres| Hagia Sophia (museum): 500 metres| Blue Mosque: 700 metres | Grand Bazaar: 1 km | Istiklal Caddesi (shops, restaurants): 3 km|
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