With a great location in the centre of the city, the hotel is close to many major attractions, including the Spice Market, Topkapi Palace, Karaköy Harbour, and the Blue Mosque. The history of Istanbul is the inspiration for this unique hotel. Built on top of a Roman cistern, each floor of the hotel is designed to represent 4 different periods of Istanbul's past. The 1,500 year old archaeological ruins of the cistern are exhibited in the lobby, where the staff is available at all hours of the day. Within 1 km of the hotel you can reach a number of important sites, including Beyazit Square, Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, and the Kumkapi Taverns District. Spice Market, St. Sophia and Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace can be found less than 2 km away. Marmarion Restaurant serves Turkish, Ottoman and international cuisine on the terrace, with a wonderful view of Istanbul and the Marmara Sea. Wireless internet is free of charge in the rooms.