Akgun Istanbul Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted Collection

Akgun Istanbul Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted Collection, a luxury hotel built in 1992 and renovated in 2003, is centrally located in Istanbul's old town, a 30-minute journey from the airport via public transport. The 8-story hotel features 275 rooms (265 doubles and 8 suites) and is set within 500 m² of gardens. Amenities include a 24-hour reception, safe, currency exchange, lift, café, shop, hairdresser, bar, nightclub, games room, conference room, TV room, air-conditioned à la carte restaurant (with non-smoking area), garage, room service, and laundry service. Guest rooms offer en-suite bathrooms with hairdryers, direct dial telephones, satellite/cable TV, safes, radios, stereos, minibars, double beds, fridges, and central heating. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool with a poolside snack bar, sun loungers, parasols, a gym, sauna, steam room, massage service, and a pool table (additional fees apply). A buffet breakfast and dinner are offered, with set menus and à la carte options available at midday and in the evenings. Special dietary needs are accommodated. A spa provides massages, body treatments, and facials; other recreational amenities include a hot tub and fitness center. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. The hotel offers 1250 square meters of event space, including a conference center and 8 meeting rooms. A 24-hour airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and free valet parking is provided. Some rooms include MP3 docking stations, pillowtop beds with premium bedding, LCD televisions with satellite programming, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and bidets. An on-site restaurant, ASMALI, serves international cuisine. 24-hour room service is available. The hotel also features a business center, complimentary newspapers, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Nearby attractions include Chora Church, Historia Fatih Shopping Centre, Fatih Mosque, Golden Horn, Laleli Mosque, Eyup Sultan Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Beyazit Square, Grand Bazaar, Yenikapi Ferry Terminal, Pierre Loti Hill, Olivium Outlet Center, Eminönü Square, Egyptian Bazaar, and Little Hagia Sophia. The hotel is near metro and bus stations, providing easy access to Taksim Square, Zorlu Shopping Centre, Istinye Park Shopping Centre, and Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre.