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Location.The Seres Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, 400 metres from the harbour and within 500 metres of Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. The railway station is 350 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features.This well-appointed boutique hotel is housed in a traditional Ottoman building and opens to air-conditioned interiors with a 24-hour front desk. Staff can offer the use of a safe-deposit box and provide 24-hour room service. There is a meeting room for up to 50 people, and complimentary Internet connections are available.
The Restaurant Terrace at the Seres Hotel offers refined Turkish menus, with a view over Istanbul city and the Bosphorus. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available in the morning. Half-board rates are also available. The Sultan Bar in the lobby, with wooden panelling and marble floors, specialises in cocktails and Turkish wines.
Guestrooms. All 54 air-conditioned guestrooms have double-glazed windows with blackout drapes. The rooms are of classic homely design with neutral colour schemes. The wooden furniture includes desks. The bathrooms have showers, hair dryers, and telephones. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, and complimentary dial- up Internet connections. Further amenities include minibars and sewing kits. The hotel offers half-board rates.
Expert Tip. The Blue Mosque, so-called for the colour of the tiles inside, was built in the early 17th century. It has six minarets and many domes, the largest of which rises up to 140 feet, and has the capacity for 10 000 people.
Room Types:
Standard room: One twin bed and one sofabed. Light decor and contemporary furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, complimentary Internet connection, direct-dial phone. Minibar, sewing kit. Hair dryer, makeup mirror.
Driving Directions:
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Seres Hotel is 15 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. One way to get to the hotel is by metro towards Zeytinburnu, from where a train service continues to Guelhane, 350 metres from the hotel. 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 hotel is 30 YTL. The price is 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 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.
Hotel Features.This well-appointed boutique hotel is housed in a traditional Ottoman building and opens to air-conditioned interiors with a 24-hour front desk. Staff can offer the use of a safe-deposit box and provide 24-hour room service. There is a meeting room for up to 50 people, and complimentary Internet connections are available.
The Restaurant Terrace at the Seres Hotel offers refined Turkish menus, with a view over Istanbul city and the Bosphorus. A complimentary breakfast buffet is available in the morning. Half-board rates are also available. The Sultan Bar in the lobby, with wooden panelling and marble floors, specialises in cocktails and Turkish wines.
Guestrooms. All 54 air-conditioned guestrooms have double-glazed windows with blackout drapes. The rooms are of classic homely design with neutral colour schemes. The wooden furniture includes desks. The bathrooms have showers, hair dryers, and telephones. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite television, direct-dial phones, and complimentary dial- up Internet connections. Further amenities include minibars and sewing kits. The hotel offers half-board rates.
Expert Tip. The Blue Mosque, so-called for the colour of the tiles inside, was built in the early 17th century. It has six minarets and many domes, the largest of which rises up to 140 feet, and has the capacity for 10 000 people.
Room Types:
Standard room: One twin bed and one sofabed. Light decor and contemporary furnishings. Air conditioning, satellite television, complimentary Internet connection, direct-dial phone. Minibar, sewing kit. Hair dryer, makeup mirror.
Driving Directions:
From Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Seres Hotel is 15 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. One way to get to the hotel is by metro towards Zeytinburnu, from where a train service continues to Guelhane, 350 metres from the hotel. 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 hotel is 30 YTL. The price is 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 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.
- Complimentary breakfast Safe-deposit box
- Restaurant(s) Meeting room (small groups)
- Dry cleaning service Internet public area - comp
- Room service (24 hours) Bar/lounge
- Parking nearby Shoe shine
- Air-conditioned public areas Elevator/lift
Room Amenities: , , • Cable/satellite TV • Designer toiletries • Window opens • Cribs (infant beds) available • Bathroom telephone • Direct-dial phone • Makeup mirror • Sewing kit
Harbour: 400 metres| Turkish and Islamic museum: 400 metres| Blue Mosque: 500 metres| Eqyptian Bazaar: 500 metres| Hagia Sophia (historic building): 500 metres| Topkapi Palace: 550 metres| Grand Bazaar: 900 metres|
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