Officially categorized as a Special category hotel, it’s located in the old peninsula of Istanbul, in the neighborhood know as Sultanahmet. It is just steps away from the most significant monuments of ancient imperial Byzantium, such as the splendid Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome and Basilica Cistern and Ottoman masterpieces like Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque.All rooms are individually decorated. The style is classic and all have different colors. The style of the rooms transports the guest to another period on time. All rooms have parquet floors, mini bar, air condition system, safe box in the room and satellite tv with most of international channels. The windows are double glassed and there are smoke detectors in the room. The bathrooms are a bit small due the original building but they are extremely clean and have hair dryer.The hotel has its own roof terrace with great views. The breakfast is really good too.Romantic Hotel is an old Ottoman stone mansion built at the beginning of the 1900’s. It was renewed in 2007 and was named Romantic Hotel IstanbulThe lobby is small due the original building and in classic style.This hotel is a nice 3* superior with an ideal location and a great service. The hotel is run on a family style module and guest feel like at home. (JMG 03/08)