Best Western Empire Palace

Built in the 17th century, the Best Western Empire Palace hotel is set in a large white-painted Ottoman house, 400 metres from the breathtaking domes and minarets of the Blue Mosque. Rooms have rich décor in warm colours, with heavy fabrics and dark wood furniture. In addition to the listed facilities all rooms feature complimentary newspapers and toiletries as well as high-speed Internet connection.

Wireless Internet access allows guests to catch up with their emails, and Traditional Turkish baths are on offer in the sauna and steam room. In the Pahsa Teras restaurant, diners can take in views of the city while choosing from a menu of Turkish and international dishes. Business guests have access to a range of meetings rooms.

Rooms: 35

Hotel Chain: Best Western

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Newspapers – Garden – Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Elevator – Express Check-In/Check-Out – Safety Deposit Box – Soundproofed Rooms – Heating – Design Hotel – Luggage Storage – Gay Friendly – Allergy-Free Room Available – Airconditioning

Activities

Sauna – Games Room – Massage – Table Tennis – BBQ Facilities – Turkish/Steam Bath – Hammam

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Airport Shuttle – Business Centre – Babysitting/Child Services – Laundry – Dry Cleaning – Barber/Beauty Shop – Breakfast in the Room – Ironing Service – Currency Exchange – Car Rental – Tour Desk – Fax/Photocopying – Ticket Service

Internet

Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 7.00 per day.

Food & beverage

Our restaurant on the premises, with a marvelous view of the Galata Tower, is ready to give full service of Turkish & International cuisine.

You can have a refreshment with some appetizers and relax at Lobby Bar with cozy atmosphere.

Room information

All 35 rooms are traditionally decorated, including 2 connected suites, and are equipped with double glazed windows, direct line telephones, electronic key cards, smoke detectors, remote controlled satellite TV and 24 hour room service.

All rooms have a safe box with digital locking system.

Non smoking rooms are available on request.

Area information

Located centrally in the heart of the old city in the popular Sirkeci only a few minutes away from Sultanahmet, Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Underground Cistern and Hippodrome.

Travel information

Gulhane local park and zoo – 100 metres
St Sophia – 300 metres
Blue Mosque – 400 metres
Turkish-Islamic Art Gallery – 400 metres
Underground cistern – 400 metres
Obelisks – 400 metres
Topkapi Palace – 500 metres
Spice Egyptian market – 500 metres
Grand Bazaar – 750 metres

Important information

For the travels dates 15 June to 15 August 2009, as well as 08 November 2009 to 15 March 2010 (excluding 25 Dec-04 Jan), 2 nights stays get a free drink, 3 nights stays get a free dinner, 4 nights stays get a free airport pick-up, 5 nights stays get a "hop on, hop off" city tour gift, 6 nights stays get a free sauna/hammam, 7+ nights stays get a complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off.

Especially for guests booking through this website, Best Western Empire Palace Hotel offers late check out till 14.00hours, free internet use and welcome drink. Also single usage of the Turkish Hammam is 25 Euro (including massage). 10% discount on a meal in the hotels outlet.

Parking is 5 Euro per day.

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