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Location. The Orsep Royal Hotel is located in Istanbul, Turkey, 200 metres from Gulhane tram and train station and 300 metres from the Spice Bazaar. The Turkish and Islamic Art Museum is 500 metres from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Situated in the historic district of Sirkeci, the six storey Orsep Royal Hotel features a contemporary lobby with palm trees, leather sofas, a television and complimentary newspapers. The hotel offers a rooftop open air swimming pool with city and sea views. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Other amenities include a gift shop, laundry facilities and valet parking (surcharge). The concierge is on hand to offer advice on Istanbul's sights and attractions.
The contemporary, minimalist Eugenius restaurant serves Turkish and international dishes. There are two bars at the Orsep Royal Hotel, the Liquid bar and the Cure Bar, which offers fresh fruit juices. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning.
The onsite Royal Wellness Centre offers a fitness suite and an indoor pool. Massage rooms, Turkish baths, a spa tub, sauna and solarium are also available. Private cruises along the Bosphorous are available on the hotel's private boat.
Guestrooms. The 92 air conditioned guestrooms at the Orsep Royal Hotel open onto balconies. All feature modern decor in warm shades, patterned fabrics and contemporary light wood furniture. Amenities include wireless Internet, televisions and minibars. Bathrooms offer robes and telephones.
Expert Tip. Built in the 15th century, the Topkap? Palace is one of Istanbul's most famous landmarks. Originally an Ottoman palace, it now functions as a museum, housing a collection of historic Islamic manuscripts, jewels, ceramics and weaponry.
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Orka Royal Hotel (formerly Orsep Royal Hotel)
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DirectionsFrom Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST):
Distance to Orsep Royal Hotel is 18 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Both airport terminals are connected to the metro system, which runs to the city centre. Single tickets cost about 1 TRY. The Havas Airport bus departs every 30 minutes for the main bus terminal and Taksim Square, in central Istanbul. Journey time is about 30 minutes. Bus number 96 runs between the airport and the city centre, and a shuttle bus runs to the port. Taxis wait outside Arrivals; fixed prices are in place and the fare to the city centre should be about 20 TRY 30 TRY. At night, there is a 50 percent surcharge. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Istanbul's extensive public transport system includes buses, metros (underground trains), trains, trams, sea buses, and ferries. Tickets can be purchased from main stops, stations, or kiosks prior to boarding. Istanbul's yellow taxis are reasonably priced, but travellers should ensure the meter is used. A cheaper alternative is to use a 'dolmus' (minibus or shared taxi). Driving is not advised for visitors.
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Rome
Old Rome was the heart of Roman medieval and Renaissance periods. It features Italy's most beautiful plazas, cathedrals and antique monuments such as the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum reaching back as far as 2000 years. Piazzas such as the Navona, Campo de' Fiori offer picturesque settings ideal for a romantic laid-back dining and wining. Many of the hotels in Rome are centered around the historical city centre.
The Vatican: The Vatican is a state on its own. The Papal City State with an endless treasure troves of sights, relics and the world-known Vatican museum. Only a few minutes walk south the Vatican City you will find Trastevere. An array of narrow cobbled streets and lonely plazas served artists like Giorgio de Chirico as the inspiration for their works.