Ordu Cad. No 31, Beyazit Mah., Istanbul, Turkey | (586) 210-9239
Sleek, modern architectural design
Convenient central location near the Grand Bazaar
Minimalist rooms with flat-screen TVs and floor-to-ceiling windows
24-hour room service and two on-site restaurants
Tram stop right outside the hotel
Free warm cookies on arrival
24-hour fitness and business centers
Free Wi-Fi for members
Spa with sauna and Turkish hammam
Babysitting services
Standard rooms have showers only (suites have tubs)
Wi-Fi is limited unless guests are Hhonors members
Immediate area is filled with modern architecture, rather than historic
Style is standard for the upscale chain brand
A four-pearl hotel with 171 rooms spread over five floors, the Doubletree by Hilton Istanbul - Old Town has clean-lined and contemporary architectural themes,
dramatic panoramic views, and a central Old Town location, making it a
convenient and stylish pick. The property's sleek, minimalist design pairs with perks like babysitting services and free welcome cookies for a welcoming, familiar atmosphere. Beyond the sunny
rooms, the most appealing feature is the panoramic view from the rooftop terrace
restaurant; other dining
options include the chic Old Town Restaurant and the Lobby Lounge and Bar, as well as the 24-hour room service. The tram stop is right outside the entrance, taking
you to the top sights of Sultanahmet in minutes.
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Scene
Modern architectural design with clean-lined decor and an artistic light installation in the lobby
A modern building, the DoubleTree is more architecturally impressive on the inside. The open lobby is made up of geometric lines, with abundant natural
light illuminating with metal, glass, and concrete structural elements throughout the hotel's common areas and rooms. The hotel is built
around a central oval that sweeps all the way to the glass roof,
making the space feel dramatic and cathedral-like. An installation of pendant
lights that look like winged birds hang at different heights from the
roof. The same foundation of design -- including generous open spaces and clean
lines -- continues beyond the lobby and into both the Lobby Bar and Lounge and the Old
Town Restaurant. During the morning, the breakfast scene here can be frantic as
business people rush out the door, but, in the evenings, a more leisurely
atmosphere settles in as guests and locals arrive for cocktails and glasses of
wine.
Location
Tram stop outside the hotel and close to the Grand Bazaar
The DoubleTree is located in the Old Town, on the edge of the historic neighborhood of Sultanahmet. The hotel itself is set back on a tree-lined, pedestrianized street of modern buildings, surrounded by designer shops, and the area is bustling at all hours. A tram stops just outside the from door that takes you to the heart of Sultanahmet, where the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Basilica Cistern can all be found. The Grand Bazaar is 10-minutes away by foot, and is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world
Rooms
Clean-lined and classic of the upscale brand, with Select Comfort mattresses and marble bathrooms
Rooms and suites are simple and clean-lined in design, with all the requisite high-end amenities typical of the brand, although some
might feel that they lack color or strong design elements. Wall-to-wall carpets
are clean and soft, in a modern shade of slate gray, and red chairs, natural wood, and gray accents round out a soothing color scheme. The gray marble bathrooms in the
standard rooms are on the small side. Rooms have pillow menus and Select Comfort mattresses. Suites have shower/tub combos (lower-tier rooms only have showers) and
good water pressure. All rooms are air-conditioned and have flat-screen TVs, ample
closet space, coffeemakers, and alcoholic mini-bars.
Features
Lively, pleasant common areas, including a lobby lounge and two restaurants, as well as a spa, gym, business center, and kid-friendly amenities
With a comprehensive range of equipment, the fitness center looks like a professional gym. The two on-site
restaurants are chic and popular with guests and locals alike; the rooftop one has panoramic city views. The bar
serves innovative fare, wine, and cocktails, and has live music and dancing.
There's also a cafe restaurant and a lobby bar. The hotel's standout feature, though, is its spa, which -- in addition to a range of treatments, a sauna, steam room, and hammam -- has a sunken whirlpool on a sleek, contemporary wooden platform. Wi-Fi is only free for Hhonors members. Guests can check their
e-mail on one of the public computers in the business center. The hotel is kid-friendly, with babysitting services at hand and plenty of cribs and high-chairs. The Doubletree's
signature chocolate chip cookies are offered to guests at check-in.
