Antea Hotel

Location. The Hotel Antea is located in Istanbul, Turkey, in the historic centre of Sultanahmet, within 100 metres of the Grand Bazaar, 200 metres of the Blue Mosque, and 300 metres of the Hagia Sofia. The nearest tram station is 20 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features.Located in the oldest and most colourful quarter of Istanbul, the Hotel Antea is a great base from which to explore the town. The multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk offer tour assistance and currency exchange. Complimentary newspapers and wireless Internet access are available in the lobby.

At the Antea Hotel, traditional Turkish hospitality and dishes can be sampled either in the bright contemporary restaurant or on the roof terrace overlooking Istanbul and the sea. The bar is open for drinks in the evening. A complimentary breakfast is served in the breakfast room.

Hotel Antea offers a meeting room for private and business meetings for up to 40 people.

Boating and fishing is possible on the river Bosphorus. Harbour tours and mini cruises can be arranged at the front desk. The Gulhane park near the Topkapi palace is popular for picnics, walks, and open air concerts. The nearest golf course is 10 kilometres from the hotel.

Guestrooms. All 42 air conditioned guestrooms are decorated in warm shades of purple, red, or green with matching soft furnishings and blackout drapes. The light oak furniture includes writing desks. The tiled bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, and designer toiletries. All guestrooms are equipped with satellite television and direct dial phones and feature minibars and in room safes. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available.

Expert Tip.The Grand Bazaar a maze of streets with arched ceilings has more than 1, 000 stalls and restaurant. For a more authentic experience, visitors should choose the back streets away from the usual tourist route.