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Description
The Romance Hotel is housed in a modern, brightly coloured six floor building located in the lively historical part of Istanbul, within 200 metres of Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. The 36 guestrooms are defined by simple decor and Turkish artefacts, and all come equipped with air conditioning, direct dial phones, cable/satellite televisions, minibars and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.
In the evening, guests of the hotel can relax with a drink at the informal bar and sample Mediterranean dishes in the colourful Romance Restaurant. Business travellers can make use of the hotel's meeting room, which can seat up to 40 people. Multilingual staff at the front desk can exchange currency, offer advice on sightseeing opportunities and store valuables in the safe deposit box. The hotel is located within 200 metres of Istanbul's most famous landmarks, including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. Visitors can browse for bargains at the Spice Market, which is 500 metres away, and the Grand Bazaar, 900 metres from the hotel. Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 18 kilometres away, with an approximate driving timof 35 minutes.
'Boutique Class' Hotel (Turkish Ministry for Tourism)
Under the Turkish Ministry for Tourism, hotels and other tourist residences in Turkey are rated as per a set of national standards. There are seven categories of rating in operation: one star to five star hotels, 'Special Class' hotels and 'Boutique Class' hotels. This hotel is rated as 'Boutique Class' which applies to properties with a minimum of 10 rooms. They are distinguished by their construction features, architectural design and/or decorative materials. 'Boutique Class' hotels are represented on this site with a star rating for our customers' benefit.
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Romance Hotel
Hudavendigar Cad No:7
Sirkeci
34410
Directions Taxis are readily available from the Arrivals terminal and cost approximately 20 EUR to the hotel. Alternatively, the HAVAS bus service runs to Aksaray, from where trams run to Taksim Square in the city centre. Istanbul has an extensive public transport service, which includes trams, buses, metro trains and boats. The historical centre can be easily explored on foot.
Driving directions: From the airport, go in the direction of Yesilkoy. After 3 kilometres, go over the roundabout and drive straight for another 17.5 kilometres. Turn left at the traffic lights, in the direction of Sultanahmet. After 150 metres, turn left into Kucuk Ayasofya Street and then turn left at the Blue Mosque. At Sultanahmet Square, follow the tram road, staying in the right hand lane. The hotel is on the left.
AttractionsArea Attractions:Blue Mosque 350 meters southwest to the property.Grand Bazaar 1km southwest to the property.Hippodrome 200 meters southwest to the property.Istanbul University 1km southwest to the property.Main Post Office 300 meters west to the property.Saint Sophia 250 meters southwest to the property.Sea Port 250 meters west to the property.Sirkeci Train Station 200 meters west to the property.Suleymaniye Mosque 1.5km southwest to the property.Taksim 4.5km west to the property.Topkapi Palace 300 meters southwest to the property.
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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.