After the renovation, the rooms even when they could be a bit bigger are extremely clean and nicely decorated in modern style. ( JMG 02/08)
The exterior is a normal 70's building, typical on this neighbourhood.
The lobby is big size, with the reception in the right hand side and some comfortable seating area as well as the coffee shop.
Built on a 1,500-year-old cistern, this hotel is located in the old town of Beyazit, a district of Istanbul. It is just a few minutes walk to the large bazaar and the Hagia Sophia where guests will discover an abundance of bars, restaurants and shopping venues as well as links to the public transport network. The airport is located around 15 km away.
Fully renovated in 2004, the air-conditioned hotel offers 96 rooms spread over 9 floors with each floor decorated in the style corresponding to a different era. Facilities include a 24-hour reception desk with a safe, a currency exchange, a cloakroom and lifts. In addition, there is Internet access (fees apply), WLAN, shops, 2 conference rooms, a games room, a nightclub, a cosy bar, a cafe, and a restaurant with a non-smoking area. Room and laundry services are available to guests as well as medical assistance.
In 1984 while digging 12 meters underground for the foundations for the Antik Hotel, workers happened across the remains of a built structure. Investigations carried out by staff of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum determined the structure to be that of a Late Roman-Early Byzantine (450-500 A.D) cistern and its infrastructure. Another Ottoman era structure had been built over the original cistern. Following restoration work, the historical cistern was brought back to life and transformed into the Antik Cisterna a facility that combines culture, art and history. Today the Antik Cisterna is used to host art exhibits, meetings and special events. The artefacts found during excavation are being exhibited in the lobby and the different locations of the hotel.Each floor of the hotel carries a name of the city as it was known at different times throughout the ages. Floors and rooms were designed to reflect the culture and art of their named civilization.
Rooms with Telephone, fire detector, safe box. Conference room capacity: up to 200pax.
**HOTEL DOES NOT ACCEPT DOGS**
**Hotel has both smoking and non-smoking rooms.**
Rates shown are per room per night.
