Poem Hotel Istanbul, Turkey

The Hotel Poem...at the very center of the old Sultanahmet: modern comfort and convenience surrounded by vivid reminders of the Byzantine and Ottoman past. An Ottoman style boutique hotel, the Poem was designed in the style of traditional Ottoman urban residences and constructed in the late nineteen century. Carefully restored in 1992, the Poem's 17 rooms are tastefully appointed and have air conditioning. Accustomed to guests mainly from the American and Europe, the staff can quickly help with almost any request for dining, entertainment and sightseeing. Travel to nearby attractions, such as ancient Troy, Ephesus and Cappodicia, and to any other part of Turkey can quickly be arranged.

The Poem's unique location and its efficient staff enable every visitor to enjoy a great variety of rewarding experiences with a minimum of inconvenience. Begin the day with a bountiful breakfast on the terrace, shaded by walnut and fig trees, in the breakfast room, or in the privacy of the guest's own room. Then up winding stairs to the spacious roof garden, the varied sights of Istanbul appear:

To the north, a few blocks away, the Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Just beyond, Topkapi Palace and the Archeological Museum. The Grand Bazaar lies barely a 10 minutes walk away, but its smaller competitor, the Arasta Bazaar, stands very near the Blue mosque. To the South, the ceaseless traffic on the sea of Marmara flows back and forth between the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. On the sidewalk along the road by the sea, one can walk less than a mile to the first bridge across the Halic, the Golden Horn. On the streets near the Poem numerous shops, cafes, newstands and restaurants accommodate the visitor's every need. Every Wednesday the street just outside the Poem provides a glimpse into everyday Turkish life when vendors set up stalls and sell fruit, vegetables, tea, spices and numerous other items.

A stay at the Poem can be a rewarding cultural experience. In recent months, guests from America and many countries in Europe stayed at the Poem while attending the Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul Music Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival and Art Istanbul and many other artistic and cultural activities. They chose the Poem because of its cheerful ambience, as well as its convenience. That these advantages come without the high prices of the large tourist hotels is another of the Poem's attractions. To The south, the ceaseless traffic on the sea of Marmara flows back and forth between the Bosphorus an Dardanelles. On the sidewalk along the road by the sea, one can walk less than a mile to the first bridge across the Halic, the Golden Horn. On the streets near the Poem numerous shops, cafes, newsstands and restaurants accommodate the visitor's very need. Every Wednesday the street just outside the Poem provides a glimpse into everyday Turkish life when vendors set up stalls to sell fruits, vegetables, tea, spices and numerious other things.

A stay at the Poem can be a rewarding cultural experience. In recent months, guests from America an many countries in Europe stayed at the Poem while attending the Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul Music Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival and Art Istanbul and many other artistic and cultural activities. They chose the Poem because of its cheerful ambience, as well as its convenience. That these advantages come without the high prices of the large tourist hotels is another of the Poem's attractions.

Number Of Rooms: 17 Rooms.

Room/Suite Features:

• Individually Controlled Air Conditioning.
• Private Bathrooms with Shower, Bathtub with Shower, Hair Dryer (on request).
• Direct Dial Telephone, Iron & Board. Central Heating, Some rooms with TV, rooms with sea view (Bosphorus and Marmara), bottled water, non-smoking rooms, smoke alarms.

Sightseeing Tours

Coffee Shop

Meeting Room - capacity of 35 people

Other Services: Fax Service, Laundry/Valet (charge), Luggage Hold, Maid Service, Safety Deposit Boxes at the reception, Tour Desk, 24 Hour Front Desk, 24 Hour Room Service, Activity Desk, Free Parking Lot, Game Room, Babysitting or Child Care, Breakfast Service, Business Center, Business Services, Computer Rental, Concierge, Dishwasher, Domestic Help Available, Dry Cleaning Services, Espresso Maker, Exhibit Space, Express Check-in/check-out, Fax Machine, Botanic Garden, Internet Access, Kitchen, Laundry Facilities, Library, Car Rentals, Living Room, Power Generator, Mail and Postage Facilities, Taxi and Tours, Doctor and nurse on call, Children Services, Children's Menu, Baby Bed and Babysitting and iron/ironning board, Reception, Secretarial Services, Security Guard, Cable TV at cafe Poem and Wake-up calls.

The Hotel Poem...at the very center of the old Sultanahmet: modern comfort and convenience surrounded by vivid reminders of the Byzantine and Ottoman past. An Ottoman style boutique hotel, the Poem was designed in the style of traditional Ottoman urban residences and constructed in the late nineteen century. Carefully restored in 1992, the Poem's 17 rooms are tastefully appointed and have air conditioning. Accustomed to guests mainly from the American and Europe, the staff can quickly help with almost any request for dining, entertainment and sightseeing. Travel to nearby attractions, such as ancient Troy, Ephesus and Cappodicia, and to any other part of Turkey can quickly be arranged.

The Poem's unique location and its efficient staff enable every visitor to enjoy a great variety of rewarding experiences with a minimum of inconvenience. Begin the day with a bountiful breakfast on the terrace, shaded by walnut and fig trees, in the breakfast room, or in the privacy of the guest's own room. Then up winding stairs to the spacious roof garden, the varied sights of Istanbul appear:

To the north, a few blocks away, the Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia. Just beyond, Topkapi Palace and the Archeological Museum. The Grand Bazaar lies barely a 10 minutes walk away, but its smaller competitor, the Arasta Bazaar, stands very near the Blue mosque. To the South, the ceaseless traffic on the sea of Marmara flows back and forth between the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. On the sidewalk along the road by the sea, one can walk less than a mile to the first bridge across the Halic, the Golden Horn. On the streets near the Poem numerous shops, cafes, newstands and restaurants accommodate the visitor's every need. Every Wednesday the street just outside the Poem provides a glimpse into everyday Turkish life when vendors set up stalls and sell fruit, vegetables, tea, spices and numerous other items.

A stay at the Poem can be a rewarding cultural experience. In recent months, guests from America and many countries in Europe stayed at the Poem while attending the Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul Music Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival and Art Istanbul and many other artistic and cultural activities. They chose the Poem because of its cheerful ambience, as well as its convenience. That these advantages come without the high prices of the large tourist hotels is another of the Poem's attractions. To The south, the ceaseless traffic on the sea of Marmara flows back and forth between the Bosphorus an Dardanelles. On the sidewalk along the road by the sea, one can walk less than a mile to the first bridge across the Halic, the Golden Horn. On the streets near the Poem numerous shops, cafes, newsstands and restaurants accommodate the visitor's very need. Every Wednesday the street just outside the Poem provides a glimpse into everyday Turkish life when vendors set up stalls to sell fruits, vegetables, tea, spices and numerious other things.

A stay at the Poem can be a rewarding cultural experience. In recent months, guests from America an many countries in Europe stayed at the Poem while attending the Istanbul Biennial, Istanbul Music Festival, Istanbul Jazz Festival and Art Istanbul and many other artistic and cultural activities. They chose the Poem because of its cheerful ambience, as well as its convenience. That these advantages come without the high prices of the large tourist hotels is another of the Poem's attractions.