Ottoman Hotel Imperial-Special Category – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms with Ottoman Character
The 49 rooms feature traditional Turkish rugs and wooden floors. All include 24-hour room service, premium bedding, and laptop-compatible safes. Some rooms offer views of the Hagia Sophia Museum. Select rooms require stair access as they are not served by the elevator.
Ottoman Palace Cuisine
Matbah Restaurant serves traditional Ottoman Palace dishes. Padisah Restaurant on the second floor offers Turkish and Istanbul cuisine with views of the illuminated Caferaga Medrese, a historical handicraft center built in 1576. The Saltanat Bar operates daily from 9 AM to 12 AM next to the lobby.
Historical Peninsula Setting
The hotel sits in a pedestrian-only zone in Sultanahmet, 100 yards from vehicle drop-off. It is surrounded by the Hagia Sophia Museum, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern. Sirkeci Station is a 10-minute walk away. Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is 45 km from the property.
24-Hour Guest Services
Services include a 24-hour reception, 24-hour check-out, and instant message delivery. The concierge provides personalized briefings using a city map. The property offers laundry, housekeeping, and secretarial support. Airport transfers for up to four people are available from both Istanbul and Sabiha Gokcen airports.
Award-Winning Historical Hotel
Ottoman Hotel Imperial received the Best Historical Hotel award from the World Luxury Hotel Awards and the Best Location award from Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. The lobby features a library with books on Ottoman and Turkish history. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Currency exchange
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor