 'A thoroughly civilised small hotel which stands out among the welter of happy-go-lucky little hotels in the Sultanahmet area by its fine sense of style and excellent service. Do not expect turbaned pashas in this restored 19th century townhouse: The ambiance is restrained and European, with a touch of neo-classical and a hint of 1920s Paris. The lobby doubles upas a stylish caf? featuring thonet chairs, marbe-topped tables and old sepia photographs. A magnificent Corinthian capital (genuine Roman) supports the massive-glass reception desk. Rooms are confortable and full of light, with satellite TV on offer. The roof terrace commands a breathtaking close-up of the Blue Mosque and the Egyptian Obelisk. Across the street, the many-domed palace of Ibrahim Pasha, now the museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, houses superb collections of illuminated Turkish manuscripts, Islamic calligraphy and antique carpets.' From the bestselling The Best Small Hotels of Turkey. Hotel Ibrahim Pasha is also being recommended by other travel guides such as Lonely Planet, Eyewitness Travel Guides, Blue Guide, Time-Out, Le Guide du Routard.
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