Pera Palace Hotel - Istanbul, Turkey - Antique Hotels on Waymarking.com

The Pera Palas Hotel was designed by the French architect Alexander Vallaury and its construction begun in May 1881. It was open in October 1891, with the presence of the Sultan himself.

The significance of this hotel - besides being the oldest hotel in an European style in Turkey - is closely connected with the famous Orient Express, as the passengers of the train arriving in Istanbul would be accommodated in the Peras Palas. Well, after all, the company owning the Express also held 50% of the hotel's property.

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Name of the Hotel: Pera Palace Hotel Address: Pera Palas Hotel Meşrutiyet Caddesi No:52 Tepebaşı - Beyoğlu 34430 80050 Istanbul, Turkey Number of Rooms: 115 Height in floors: 8 Hotel Rating: 5 Stars Hotel since: 10/01/1891 Date Building was built: 10/01/1891 First use of building: Hotel Historic Hotel (Historic Building, National Monument or similar): yes Urban Hotel (located in a village or town): yes Mountains Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no Beachs Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): no Historic Place nearby (Unesco or National monument/site less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil): yes Major Pilgrimage Place Nearby (less than 25 Kms / 15 Mil. Consider any religion).: yes Hotel website (if available): [Web Link]

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