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Istanbul Map: Four Seasons HotelFour Seasons Hotel Frommer's Exceptional

Address
Tevkifhane Sok. 1
Location In & Around Sultanahmet
Phone 800/332-3442 in the US, 0212/638-8200
Fax 0212/638-8210
Web site www.fshr.com
Room Information 65 units
Prices High season 395€-1,050€ ($553-$1,470/£280-£745) double and suites; B&B rates are higher; all rates lower Nov-Mar
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, satellite TV w/pay movies, minibar, hair dryer
Parking Complimentary valet parking

Frommer's Review

Voted by Travel + Leisure in 2007 as Europe's best hotel, this Turkish neoclassical building located in the heart of Sultanahmet was originally a dilapidated prison for political dissidents. Much of the original marble and tile were retained and recycled into the hotel's present-day, five-star interior design. Rooms have plush furniture purchased from local vendors; the architect even stayed true to tradition by applying paint as they did in the Ottoman palaces -- with a spatula. The opulent and luxurious bathrooms, all with separate toilet cabin, present a formidable amount of competition for time spent sightseeing, and the king-size beds are amazingly comfy. Plus, almost all of the rooms have views of something fabulous. The Four Seasons Sultanahmet is also now reaping the rewards of its newly opened sister property, the Four Seasons the Bosphorus. Guests of this hotel may use the considerable amenities of the other, and it is even possible to divide your stay among the two -- the staff will pack up your room and lay it out in the new space precisely where you left it.

Facilities:
Restaurant; 2 bars; fitness room; Jacuzzi; sauna; shopping arcade; 24-hr. room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; nonsmoking rooms; elevator; high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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