The hotel is located near the Capacity and Carousel Shopping Centres in the Bakirköy suburb of Istanbul. The hotel is also one of the long-established hotels of the city. Its location facilitates easy and quick access via public transportation to not only the business centres, but also many of Istanbul's historical sites, including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. There are numerous restaurants and shopping opportunities nearby. Atatürk International Airport and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport are roughly 10 and 70 km away, respectively. The hotel was designed to meet the expectations of all business travellers. This city hotel was renovated in 2009 and consists of a total of 181 distinctive and elegant rooms. Facilities include conference facilities consisting of 8 meeting rooms equipped with the latest technology, a ball room, café, rooftop bar with magnificent scenery and an à la carte restaurant. Guests are welcomed into a lobby with a 24-hour reception. Further facilities include air conditioning, a currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access and a children's playground. WLAN Internet access and a garage are also available, while guests can make use of the room and laundry services for a fee.