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)
This is a traditional Ottoman-style building in keeping with the surrounding houses. Thoughtfully restored, the hotel was formerly a private residence.
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.
This hotel is located at the heart of Istanbul's old town within a few minutes walk of the lively town centre. Various sights including the Blue mosque, Hagia Sofia and Topkapi Palace are within easy walking distance, lying just 500 m away.
Built in the year 2000, this hotel comprises a total of 54 rooms of which 52 are doubles and 2 are suites. There is a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a cloakroom and lifts. Amongst the facilities count a bar, a TV room and an air-conditioned a la carte restaurant, a roof terrace offering wonderful views out over Istanbul and a public Internet terminal. There are also room and laundry services as well as a car park on offer.
Orient Express Hotel located in the historical peninsula in SIRKECI "the old city center of Istanbul" has takenher name from the nostalgic train ORIENT EXPRESS which in its time carried kings, princes, statemen to Istanbul. Today, Sirkeci Train Station's age of splendor has long gone but the elderly people still remember how the generation before us describe it. Building this historical treasure and giving her this name our aim was to make the memory of Orient Express come alive and to make Sirkeci existing in the memories with the name Orient Express become a matter of primary importance.
Orient Express Hotel located in the historical peninsula in SIRKECI""the old city center of Istanbul"" has taken her name from the nostalgic train ORIENT EXPRESS which in its time carried kings, princes, statemen to Istanbul. All rooms have Central Heating, Air Conditioning, Hair dryer, Minibar, TV with satellite antenna, 24 hour Roomservice, Valet service, Smoke Detectors. Why not taste the quality in the Ottoman Restaurant with the finest examples of traditional Turkish and International Cuisine, or maybe The Wagon Bar. Feel the nostalgic journey in Orient Express Hotel with cocktail hours with exclusive service and drinks. Also serves selected Soft Drinks and Spirits. Or maybe dine on the Terrace. Experience the wonderful panaromic view of Istanbul. See Bosphorus, Golden Horn, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace and many more attractions. After a long day relax in the fantastic swimming pool.
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Orient Express Hotel, Located In The Historical Peninsula In Sirkeci The Old City Center Of Istanbul Has Taken Her Name From The Famous Locomotive Which In It Time Carried Kings, Princes And Statesmen To Istanbul. Today, Sirkeci Train Stations Age Of Splendour Has Long Gone, But The Elderly Still Remember How The Generation Before Us Describe It. Building This Historical Treasure And Giving Her This Name Helps Our Aim, Which Is To Bring The Memory Of The Orient Express Back To Life, To Make Sirkeci Apart Of The Memories Within The Name Orient Express, Making It A Matter Of Primary Importance. We Believe We Will Be Responsible For Upholding The Honour Of The Name. Orient Express Forever. Utell Customers Who Stay At Hotel More Than 2 Days Have Pick Up From And To Airport Free Of Charge. This Property Was Built In 2000