With its outstanding location, this hotel is within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi Palace (all 10 minutes' walk) and the Dolmabahçe Palace is a 20-minute walk away. Guests will find restaurants and shops just 3 minutes' walk away and the tramway passes right in front of the hotel, giving guests easy access to the main attractions. It is 15 minutes on public transport to the nearest nightspots and bars in Taksim and Taksim Square and the convention centres are just 5 km from the hotel.

The hotel was built in 1918. 265 non-smoking rooms are located on 4 storeys and can be reached by 4 lifts. English- and German-speaking staff at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. Children can enjoy the playground. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. To assist guests with their business and communication needs, the business centre offers a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.