The Best Western Amber is a modern, three storey hotel with white cladding, is located in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from the train station and 400 metres from the sea port. The 58 individually decorated guestrooms feature typically Ottoman decor with colourful patterned fabrics and rugs. Room amenities include cable television, wireless Internet connections, direct dial phones, minibars and tea and coffee making facilities. Bathrooms include hair dryers, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can escape the bustle of the city with a traditional Turkish bath, sauna and massage or unwind in the evening with drinks on the terrace. The hotel also offers a billiards room, chess boards and a hair salon. The Amber Restaurant offers a range of international dishes in typically Ottoman surroundings, complete with an open fire. Alternatively, the Terrace Restaurant offers a selection of Turkish meals including pide, iskender and kebabs served al fresco with views across the Mamara Sea. Business guests can make use of exhibit space, high speed Internet connections and meeting rooms equipped with audio visual facilities. Practical amenities include currency exchange and babysitting services, a 24 hour front desk and around the clock room service. Motorists will find complimentary secure parking facilities on site. The Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are both within 2.5 kilometres, and guests can browse for bargains at the Grand Bazaar, two kilometres from the hotel. Ataturk International Airport is 18 kilometres away, with an approximate driving time of 30 minutes.