Elite World Hotel Istanbul

This city hotel was renovated in 2008, and has 245 rooms in total spread across 17 floors. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby, 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access, 3 cafes, a hairdressing salon, bar, restaurant and Internet and WLAN access (the latter subject to fees). Room and laundry services are also provided (both subject to fees). Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car in the form of a parking garage. Younger guests are sure to enjoy the playground. This hotel is located in Taksim, the new city, in the middle of Istanbul, the meeting point of Asia and Europe. It is close to the centres of business, trade, government, health, shopping, culture and entertainment. Restaurants, bars, nightlife and links to public transport can be found in the immediate vicinity. Sirkeci Train Station, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are all about 15 minutes away on public transport. Ataturk Airport is about 20 km away, while Sabiha Gokcen is approximately 60 km away. The rooms on offer include 1 high-standard large suite, 3 corner suites, 232 deluxe rooms, 2 rooms with disabled access and 7 connected rooms. They offer many integrated technological and comfort features, ensuring guests a pleasant stay. An en suite bathroom, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, Internet access, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities, air conditioning, heating, double or king-size beds and a safe deposit box all feature. Rooms also come with either a balcony or terrace. This hotel offers a fitness centre with heated indoor swimming pool, children's pool, poolside snack bar (subject to fees) and recliners. A Turkish bath, steam room, sauna, shock bath, professional massage service (subject to fees), modern gym equipment and a Vitamin bar offering a healthy lifestyle menu also feature.