ORIENT EXPRESS SIRKECI GROUP HOTEL - ISTANBUL - TURKEY

Area

• 5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (sirkeci)
• 75 kms to the airport (sabiha gokcen international)
• 25 kms to the airport (ataturk)
• Close to the station (sirkeci)
• 10 minute walk to the nearest bus stop

General

This brand new hotel only opened in late 1999 and offers excellent value for money in this ideal location. Guests can also take advantage of the small swimming pool located in the basement, a unique feature in this area of the city. (10/07 JMG)

Lobby

The medium-sized lobby is very attractively decorated in traditional Turkish style, with some ornamental art. At the back of the lobby is a bar designed to resemble a carriage from the traditional Orient Express train.

Exterior

This is a traditional Ottoman-style building in keeping with the surrounding houses. Thoughtfully restored, the hotel was formerly a private residence.

Restaurant

The main restaurant is in the basement and serves a wide variety of local and international cuisine to an excellent standard.

Rooms

The bedrooms vary in size from medium-sized to large, all benefiting from brand new furniture and decor. A variety of tasteful colour schemes have been used. The bathrooms are fitted with light marble and are also in excellent condition.

Location

The hotel is located in the heart of the Old Town and is close to many major attractions. The Grand Bazaar is approximately a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Facilities

• Baby sitting: Baby sitting
• Coach parking: Coach parking
• 7 floors: 7 floors
• 1 indoor pool (heated): 1 indoor pool (heated)
• Room service 24 hour: Room service 24 hour
• 2 lifts: 2 lifts
• Earliest check-in at 14:00: Earliest check-in at 14:00
• Medium sized lobby: Medium sized lobby