 CATEGORY
: Special Class
LOCATION : Old
Istanbul
Located at the heart of Istanbul's historical peninsula, surrounded by
the ancient city walls and with views of two of the most magnificent masterpieces
of world architecture, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, Hotel Armada
offers a unique experience to the visitor. Open for service since 1994,
the building was constructed on the site of a series of row houses which
were built for the marine soldiers of the famed Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin
Pasha (Barbarossa) in the 16th century. In reconstructing the building
old engravings depicting the houses were used as the houses themselves
were completely demolished during a fire and Armada was designed to the
facade architecture of its original. Elements of modern comfort and convenience
have been carefully blended into the historical atmosphere both in the
exterior and in the interior
design. The hotel features Armada
Sera restaurant and Reis and Levent conference rooms. Hotel Armada has
created a different kind of atmosphere in the ancient district of Ahirkapi,
setting a successful example to the restoration of more historical buildings
in the area, which are one by one being returned back to life. With new
and different
locations
such as Armada Garden, Sabahattin The Fisherman, Ahirkapi Pastry Shop
and Alafranga
Restaurant,Armada has set a contemporary example of the "cluster
model", which is deeply rooted inthe traditional Turkish urban architecture...
The rooms, decorated in the Ottoman style with traditional Edirnekari
woodwork painting, are a graceful blend of past and present and offer
all modern amenities; central heating and cooling, direct dial telephone,
minibar, cable television,hair dryers and private safety boxes. There
are 110 rooms, 16 of which are interconnected and 2 are fully equipped
for wheelchair access.
Electricity: 220 volts /
50 cycle. Private garrage with the capacity of 110 vehicles
Bathroom
Along with the traditionally decorated rooms, the private bathrooms are
modern. They all have tub and hairdryers, with their natural green and
white soaps and specially knitted "Bursa" towels...
Breakfast
Turkish style breakfast with an open buffet with home made jams and pastries
from the Armada's own bakery are included in the accommodation..
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