Amisos Hotel Istanbul travel guide

<b>Location.</b> The Amisos Hotel is located in the Sultanahmet area of central Istanbul, Turkey. It lies 700 metres from the Blue Mosque and one kilometre from the Grand Bazaar. <br><b>Hotel Features.</b> A four-storey hotel, the Amisos is set in a refurbished period town house built in typically Turkish style. There is a roof terrace with views across the Istanbul skyline and the air- conditioned public areas have wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange, concierge services, tour assistance, and the use of a safe-deposit box. The services of a porter are available and complimentary newspapers are on offer in the lobby. <br><br> The North Shield Restaurant serves Turkish specialities and in a room decorated in the style of an English pub. A complimentary breakfast is provided. <br><br><b>Guestrooms.</b> The 26 guestrooms have bright decor and traditional furnishings in Turkish style. All are equipped with satellite television, air conditioning and wireless Internet. Other standard amenities include safes, minibars, tea and coffee facilities, and complimentary bottled water. Bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, hair dryers, and makeup mirrors are all provided. <br><br><b>Expert Tip.</b> The labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, one kilometre from the Amisos Hotel, is a covered market originally built in the 15th century. It houses over 4,000 shops and stalls selling gold, jewellery, carpets, leather, ceramics, hand-woven textiles, meerschaum pipes, and much more besides.
<br><br><i><b>'Special Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)</b><br>Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Special Class' which applies to properties that have distinct historical, architectural or artistic features. 'Special Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star-rating for our customers' benefit.</i>

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