The rooms have a double bed, a satellite television, a direct dial telephone, a wireless Internet connection, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a work desk, an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, toiletries, a dressing gown, slippers, shampoo, soap, body lotion, shower gel and the option of a wake up service. Heating and air conditioning also comes as standard, along with either a balcony or a terrace.

Originally built in 1910 and renovated in 2006, this city hotel comprises a total of 172 rooms on 8 floors. The hotel has a shopping arcade selling all leading brands as well as exotic items ranging from the famous Turkish carpets, jewellery, duty free goods, an optician, watches, and clothing. It also provides guests with 24-hour reception, a safety deposit box, a cloakroom, a currency exchange facility, 3 lifts, a children's playroom, a TV room, a business centre, wireless Internet access, 3 conference rooms, café, bar and restaurant. Room and dry cleaning services, as well as medical assistance and garage parking are available for an additional fee.

The hotel is located just a 5-minute walk from the city centre, and from links to the public transport system, via which guests can reach a range of dining and entertainment options, as well as local attractions within 15 minutes. It is 5 minutes' walk from the Egyptian market and 10 minutes from the Grand Bazaar, and it takes 5 minutes by public transport to reach Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, 15 minutes to reach Dolmabahce Palace.

The Terrace Restaurant, which has magnificent view of the Bosphorus and surrounding historical sites serves an open buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.

MasterCard and VISA are accepted as methods of payment.

The hotel has a health club with gym, hydrotherapy bath, heated indoor swimming pool, sun loungers, relaxation hall, Finnish bath, Jacuzzi, sauna, shock showers, changing rooms, a vitamin bar and doctor's surgery. There is also an authentic and traditional Turkish Hamam with foam bath, body scrub, massage (charges apply) and optional application of body moisturiser in a unique Ottoman style.