Description
PERA PALAS
location- The hotel is located close to Taksim Square, with easy access by bus or taxi to the major tourist sights in the Old City. rooms- The medium sized rooms have not been changed for many years and are very traditional. Most of the beds are iron and brass with deep matresses. The flooring is marble with attractive decoration. The bathrooms again are traditional. restaurant- The main restaurant is located on the ground floor and is elegantly appointed. An excellent selection of local and Turkish cuisine is served. exterior- This is a traditional building, just off the main road but with access from a small side road. The exterior is green with the appearance of an old palace. lobby- The small lobby is traditionally decorated up a few stairs. The small reception is to the left with the main concierge through dark mahogany swing doors. general- The hotel was originally built to accommodate guests from the Orient Express train and many famous guests have stayed in the hotel including Agatha Cristie, Kemel Ataturk (founder of modern Turkey) and King George V of England.
(JMG 02/06). 30 kms to the nearest airport (istanbul). 5 minute walk to the nearest metro station (tunel). 15 km to the nearest station (sirkeci railway). 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop. Close to the trade fair ground (istambul trade hotel).
Amenities and facilities
PERA PALAS
- Some rooms have air conditioning
- television
- Satellite television
- Radio
- direct dial phone
- Mini bar
- hairdryer
- Automatic wake-up call
- Voltage 220v
- Large sized lobby
- Earliest check-in at 12:00
- 2 lifts
- Porterage 24 hour
- Room service 24 hour
- 6 floors
- Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
- Laundry facilities