Divan Hotel Istanbul - Istanbul, Turkey 

Divan Hotel Istanbul details:  The Divan Hotel Istanbul is a centrally located modern property situated just off Taskim Square, 500 metres from the Istanbul Convention Centre, and three kilometres from Hagia Sofia and the Grand Bazaar. The hotel features 176 air-conditioned guestrooms spread over eight floors, all of which are decorated in warm tones of cream, beige and brown with cherry wood furnishings. Rooms have sitting areas with sofas, armchairs and coffee tables and the cream and black marble bathrooms have complimentary toiletries, bathrobes and hairdryers. Amenities include satellite TV, wireless Internet connections, direct-dial phones, safes and minibars. Some suites also have balconies with views over the city.
Guests can exercise and unwind in the Divan Fitness club, equipped with a fitness room, sauna, relaxation area, steam bath and massage room. Concierge staff can arrange a variety of sightseeing tours in the city as well as providing maps and directions. A range of dining options are offered at the hotel include a casual pub and an à la carte restaurant serving Turkish and international dishes; there is also a Japanese sushi bar. Business guests have access to eight function rooms fully equipped with audio visual facilities and able to accommodate 25 - 250 people. A business centre with multilingual staff offers full business services and for laptop users there is wireless Internet access throughout the building. Practical amenities include free valet parking, dry cleaning services, an onsite souvenir shop, jewellery showroom and hairdressers, currency exchange and 24-hour room service. During the summer season guests can make use of the swimming pool at the Divan Kurucesme. Situated on top of one of Istanbul's seven hills and opposite a tranquil park, the hotel is within walking distance of the major cultural, shopping and business areas of the city. The hotel is only a kilometre from the river and the Dolmabahce Palace and the Military Museum. Istanbul's famous Byzantine cathedral the Hagia Sofia, the Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace can be found within three kilometres. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 25 kilometres away with an approximate driving time of 45 minutes.