Imagine walking in to a 100-year-old Ottoman prison and being greeted as a sultan, not a criminal Such is life at Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul, a historic, centuries-old outpost in the center of the Sultan Ahmet area, home to Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar (check out the smaller Arasta Bazaar, just two blocks from the hotel). The staff is one of the best in the world, ready with a smile and whatever it takes to make your travel wishes come true. For the best view of the area, visit the rooftop terrace for a panorama that includes the Sea of Marmara and the Prince's Islands.

Created from a century-old neo-classic Turkish prison in the core of this fabled city with steps from the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Haghia Sophia.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul, an intimate hotel of 65 spacious guest rooms and suites, all exceedingly comfortable and with exquisite touches to reinforce the sense of place - and to remind you that you are in one of the most entrancing destinations in the world - Turkey. Each of the guest rooms is unique and intimate, and is complemented by Four Seasons world renowned standards of service. The large bathrooms feature soaking tubs, separate showers, the WCs in a separate enclosure with telephone, fine Four Seasons toiletries, hair dryers, magnifying mirrors and an ample supply of oversized 100% cotton towels which are replenished twice daily.

Dining facilities include "Seasons Restaurant", serving international cuisine; the "Winter Garden", for afternoon tea and cocktails and the "Blue Room", a cozy lounge for afternoon tea, cocktails and after-dinner drinks.

Additional services/facilities include a health club, sauna and steam room, massage, 24-hour room service, babysitting service, 24-hour business services, 24-hour concierge service, complimentary newspaper with breakfast and laundry/dry cleaning service.

• Number of Rooms: 65
• Children's Programs: No
• Private Club/Floor: No

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