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Ottoman Imperial

User score 4.6 out of 5 See all reviews
CAFERIYE SOKAK NO:6/1 SULTANAHMET,Istanbul, Turkey --
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Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD

For location, rooms, facilities and service, this is perhaps one of the best special category hotels in Sultanhamet. We highly recommend it. (03/09 JMG) Being an old Ottoman school, the building is very nice, painted in bright, light colours, with the typical characteristics of 19th century architecture. This special category hotel is located in the Sultanhamet district, in the Old Town, just behind St. Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace, off one of Sultanhamet's main roads. A tram station is two minutes away. Taksim Square, the modern part of Istanbul, and home to all the top brand shops and nightlife, is just 10 minutes away by taxi.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 22, check-out Dec 24

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(6 reviews)

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Hotel address: CAFERIYE SOKAK NO:6/1 SULTANAHMET, Istanbul, Turkey  --  

 
 

Amenities

  • Elevators
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Laundry Service
  • 24 Hour Room Service
  • Room service
  • Air Conditioned
  • Satellite TV
  • Porters
  • Restaurant

Dining

Restaurant

There are two restaurants. The Padisah, which combines fine dining with stunning views of the Caferaga Medrese, the 16th century handicraft centre. This restaurant offers a menu of innovative Turkish and Istanbul cuisine. The other restaurant is in the garden/patio, and normally serves a buffet menu of international and Turkish specialities.

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Guest Rooms

This hotel was originally built as an Ottoman school and hospital in the mid 1800's, and then renovated into a hotel in the summer of 2005. The rooms are a good size and really comfortable. Decorated with tasteful and expensive materials to give a pleasant feeling. All rooms has private bathrooms with shower, heating and cooling air conditioning, satellite television with major European channels and direct dial telephone. There is also minibar. The bathrooms, again, are a good size and have all the necessary facilities to provide a fantastic stay.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1500
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Dec 22, check-out Dec 24

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(6 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

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Score

4 out of 5

Very Nice

Like to travel Nov 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was a vey nice hotel next to most of the things to see and within walking distance to the grand bazer. The staff was ... very helpful. I needed a converter to make my computer work and their IT person went out and got us one to use. There is nothing negitive about the hotel to say.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Very friendly

Sabah Sep 13, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Great location and very clean hotels. Rooms were small but very clean. The location was amazing; we could see the Aya Sofia ... from the hotel doorway.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Everything is within walking distance. Also use the Tram to travel, very inexpensive and it takes you everywhere!


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Perfect Location, local flavor and friendly, helpful staff

Frederick Jul 25, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I found the Ottoman Imperial a wonderful place to stay for many reasons. It is located within five minutes walk of a number ... of Istanbul's most glorious attractions, including Aya Sofia (one minute walk) the Blue Mosque (three minutes walk), Topkapi Palace and the Archeology Museum (five minute walks). Its local flavor as a converted school with beautiful tiling and features is very cozy, which does include rooms that some might feel are a little tight but were not a problem for me. It has a wonderful outdoor patio which is central for dining or sitting out in between sightseeing or after a long day or for breakfast. The free breakfast was quite sumptuous, diverse and flavorful with Turkish and other cuisines represented. The staff was very friendly and helpful without being officious. Although it is not a traditional business hotel, I had several issues such as shipping materials around Istanbul, receiving faxes and arranging getting to and from meetings in areas outside Istanbul that the staff facilitated flawlessly. Overall the staff was very helpful in recommending restaurants, places to visit and everything else that was requested.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, Short Walk

There are many good local restaurants within a short walk. We particularly enjoyed Masen Restaurant, a large outdoor restaurant down a small hill to the left of the Blue Mosque great for sitting outside and enjoying live music. Some of the rooftop restaurants near there offer a tremendous view of the city at night.


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Quick tips from our users

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Everything is within walking distance. Also use the Tram to travel, very inexpensive and it takes you everywhere!

--Sabah, USA Sep 13, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

There are many good local restaurants within a short walk. We particularly enjoyed Masen Restaurant, a large outdoor restaurant down a small hill to the left of the Blue Mosque great for sitting outside and enjoying live music. Some of the rooftop restaurants near there offer a tremendous view of the city at night.

--Frederick, Princeton, NJ Jul 25, 2008

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Do not miss the spice bazaar.

--Graham, USA Jul 8, 2008

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.6 out of 5

(6 reviews)

Hotel reviews: About the scores

Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.

Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."

The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.

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Score

4 out of 5

Very Nice

Like to travel Nov 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This was a vey nice hotel next to most of the things to see and within walking distance to the grand bazer. The staff was ... very helpful. I needed a converter to make my computer work and their IT person went out and got us one to use. There is nothing negitive about the hotel to say.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Very friendly

Sabah Sep 13, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

Great location and very clean hotels. Rooms were small but very clean. The location was amazing; we could see the Aya Sofia ... from the hotel doorway.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Business

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Everything is within walking distance. Also use the Tram to travel, very inexpensive and it takes you everywhere!


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Perfect Location, local flavor and friendly, helpful staff

Frederick Jul 25, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

I found the Ottoman Imperial a wonderful place to stay for many reasons. It is located within five minutes walk of a number ... of Istanbul's most glorious attractions, including Aya Sofia (one minute walk) the Blue Mosque (three minutes walk), Topkapi Palace and the Archeology Museum (five minute walks). Its local flavor as a converted school with beautiful tiling and features is very cozy, which does include rooms that some might feel are a little tight but were not a problem for me. It has a wonderful outdoor patio which is central for dining or sitting out in between sightseeing or after a long day or for breakfast. The free breakfast was quite sumptuous, diverse and flavorful with Turkish and other cuisines represented. The staff was very friendly and helpful without being officious. Although it is not a traditional business hotel, I had several issues such as shipping materials around Istanbul, receiving faxes and arranging getting to and from meetings in areas outside Istanbul that the staff facilitated flawlessly. Overall the staff was very helpful in recommending restaurants, places to visit and everything else that was requested.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, Short Walk

There are many good local restaurants within a short walk. We particularly enjoyed Masen Restaurant, a large outdoor restaurant down a small hill to the left of the Blue Mosque great for sitting outside and enjoying live music. Some of the rooftop restaurants near there offer a tremendous view of the city at night.


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Very Comfortable

Graham Jul 8, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

The room was large with a great view and plenty of storage. Service was always on point and the complimentary breakfast ... was excellent. Location was very good -- easy access to historic attractions, transportation, food and shopping.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Do not miss the spice bazaar.


Expand full review

Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

very good

Marvin May 11, 2008

Would recommend to a friend!

excellent value expecially relative to it's proximity to the most interesting sights in Istanbul ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

easy walk to the Topakpi Palace, Blue Mosque, the famous Bazar and very good reataurants


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Score

5 out of 5

Quick tip

Excellent location

Ane Oct 10, 2007

Would recommend to a friend!

The Ottoman Imperial Hotel is in an excellent location. It is walking distance to the major historical sites. The staff was ... very friendly and spoke English well. The rooms are small but very clean. The hair dryer broke and was immediately replaced. The breakfast served was very good with a wide selection of meats, cheeses, breads, eggs, and fruits.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Couples

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

There are many shops and restaurants located close by.


Expand full review


Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Everything is within walking distance. Also use the Tram to travel, very inexpensive and it takes you everywhere!

--Sabah, USA Sep 13, 2008

Dining tip, Short Walk

There are many good local restaurants within a short walk. We particularly enjoyed Masen Restaurant, a large outdoor restaurant down a small hill to the left of the Blue Mosque great for sitting outside and enjoying live music. Some of the rooftop restaurants near there offer a tremendous view of the city at night.

--Frederick, Princeton, NJ Jul 25, 2008

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

Do not miss the spice bazaar.

--Graham, USA Jul 8, 2008

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

easy walk to the Topakpi Palace, Blue Mosque, the famous Bazar and very good reataurants

--Marvin, WAYLAND, MA May 11, 2008

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Walk

There are many shops and restaurants located close by.

--Ane, USA Oct 10, 2007

Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.

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