The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul offers 5 star accommodation in a prime Sultanahmet location.

 

Situated within a converted former Turkish prison, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul has been designed to provide luxury accommodation, combined with a personal service which is second to none. The 65 rooms and suites are set around an open courtyard, some with views of Aya Sofya, and whether you stay in a suite or a standard room the attention to detail is always there.

 

 

This Istanbul hotel sits in an enviable position in the Old City, just minutes away from Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, making this an excellent hotel choice for leisure visitors to the city. Being a smaller hotel, there are not as many facilities here as in some 5 star hotels, but the emphasis at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul is on providing a top class and personal service to all its guests. If there is something you need which is not provided here, staff will be more than happy to get it for you. This is also a family-friendly hotel with a range of amenities especially designed for children.

 

Location: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul is located in Sultanahmet in the heart of the Old City of Istanbul. Istanbul Atuturk Airport is approximately 20 minutes (13 miles/20km) drive away.

Nearby Attractions: Situated within the heart of the Old City, this Istanbul hotel is ideally placed for enjoying all the attractions in the historic part of the city. Aya Sofya and the Blue Mosque are a few minutes walk away, and Topkapi Palace is just a little further. In addition, the Hippodrome, the Basilica Cistern and the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art are all within easy walking distance. Slightly further away you have the Grand Bazaar, whilst in the other direction you have the Egyptian Market (or Spice Bazaar). The nearest tram stop is reachable on foot, and the tram can take you over to the more modern part of the city to Taksim and beyond.

 

Facilities & Services: Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul offers a Health Club where guests can make use of the high-tech cardiovascular equipment as well as free weights and a sauna. Within the Health Club there is complimentary bottled water and energy drinks, and complimentary newspapers. Guests can also enjoy the Spa services here, which include foot and shoulder massage, aromatherapy massage, hand and foot massage, Balinese Massage and deep sport massage for an additional fee. Business services are available, including the use of computers, mobile phones and audio visual equipment, and the Concierge is always on hand to assist with travel, business and entertainment bookings. Internet access is available in the meeting rooms and some guest rooms. For children there are child-size bathrobes, complimentary baby and child toiletries and complimentary bedtime milk and cookies, as well as children¡¯s menus in the restaurant and babysitting services. Seasons Restaurant combines international cuisine with local specialties.

 

Accommodation: Due to the historical nature of this Istanbul hotel and the somewhat different architecture, the rooms and suites are quite unique here. There are five types of rooms, from the Four Seasons Executive Suite through Deluxe Room to the Standard Room which all vary in their differing views and room sizes, though all rooms include the following: a king size bed or two twins, a sitting area which includes a refrigerated bar, armchair, 42 inch plasma television, DVD player and Bose CD player as well as a writing desk, chair and armoire. The bathrooms are marble with a deep soaking tub and separate shower plus a 15 inch LCD television. In addition there is the Marmara Suite, St. Sophia Suite and One Bedroom Deluxe Suite which all take the luxurious a little bit further and include some stunning views.

 

Key Facts: 5 star, 65 rooms and suites, converted former Turkish prison, conveniently located in Istanbul¡¯s Old City, luxurious rooms with marble bathrooms, some rooms with views of Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, Sea of Marmara and Princes Islands, acclaimed restaurant, Health Club and Spa, children¡¯s amenities.