The Bar/Lounge at Anemon Galata

"Wall-to-wall carpeting (which I barely tolerate) and staid decor in the rooms do the building less than full justice, but the upside of all that sound-sucking upholstery is that you certainly won't hear the neighbors"

"Taksim Square and the vibrant Beyoglu district is just a short walk from Anemon Galata Hotel, with a wealth of bars and shops"

"Breakfast is served in an upstairs restaurant with wonderful views of the tower and the Golden Horn, while the underground Sensus Wine Bar carries hundreds of local vintages, along with cheese plates and other light fare"

"Rooms are elegantly decorated and well equipped; some have water views (ask for 405) There's a rooftop bar/restaurant with great views and the atmospheric Sensus Wine Bar is in the basement"

"A small lounge area to one side provides the perfect place for a post-prandial coffee or brandy, and a wine menu is popular with locals in the area"