Arena Hotel
Sustainability
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The owner Ms. Gul Kucukserim was born in this house in Istanbul. She was graduated from Nisantasi Girl's College for Economy and Commerce and received English language training certificate at Cambridge School of English in UK.
She began her career in insurance sector in 1976 until sge decided to get into the travel sector by managing her own house as a hotel.
She is quite active in her sector as she is board member of TUROB (Turkish Hotel Owners Assosiciation), a club member of Skal, a member of Eminonu Society of Development and Culture as well as a member of Sultanahmet Rotary Club which she was president in 2000.
Since she was born and lived in this house for a long time she took such good care of the building and make sure it carries some of its original character that reflects the good old days. She is always in charge of the main things and she focuses attention to details.
Caring for destination
This accommodation provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.
Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:
By restoring the 19th century Ottoman stone house the owner has helped take visitors back to the life and culture as it was in the Old City of Sultan Ahmed.
Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative:
The owner of Arena Hotel grew up in this mansion and converted it to a hotel, using much of the original furniture and ambience. Arena Hotel is a perfect example of a 19th century Ottoman stone house. The owner has restored and decorated Arena Hotel so that it is there to give its guests a glimpse into the Istanbul of yesterday. The overall effect is stylish but faithful to the traditional materials and furnishings of an Ottoman stone house. Most of the antique furniture and decorations are genuine from the owner's family.
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