Grand Istanbul stay in the city's historic Sultanahmet

• Historic character: For a cultural whirl in the world’s only city to straddle two continents (Europe and Asia), this unique property was built as an Ottoman school and hospital in the mid-1800s and renovated as a “special class historic hotel” in 2005 - a title used by the government to denote places with particular local charm or character. 

• Ottoman vibes: The vibe at this charming hotel feels very high-end, especially in the welcoming guest rooms and suites that have been spruced up with tasteful Ottoman-style decor - think traditional Turkish rugs, rich colour palates, and lashings of dark woods. Ottoman Hotel Imperial sports a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. 
  

• Tantalising Turkish dining: There’s a huge emphasis on cuisine from a bygone age at Matbah Restaurant, the signature dining spot that offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Expect outstanding Ottoman-style dishes from Matbah-ı Beray-i (Kitchen of Sultan's Palace) with a modern twist. Or, dine in the cosy Sultan’s Lounge, perfect for intimate dinners. 

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.