"Facing Crises: Challenges and Opportunities Confronting the Third Sector and Civil Society"
Kadir Has University
Istanbul, Turkey
July 7-10, 2010
Ninth International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)

Conference Accommodations/Etiks Travel

Conference Bus Shuttle: Buses will run from Taksim Square to Kadir Has University and back.  Buses will be available each morning and evening to take conference participants to and from the University, Hotels, and Receptions.  Schedules will be posted in the Hotels and at the University.

Etiks Travel

ISTR is very pleased to work with Etiks Travel for all of our travel arrangements in Turkey.  In addition to hotel reservations, please contact Etiks Travel for airport transfers, tours both in and around Istanbul, touring in Turkey, as well as other services including guides and car rental. 

Please make your hotel reservations directly with Etiks at: https://registration.eventmagix.com/reg_istr2010/

Etiks has secured hotel accommodations for conference participants at excellent rates.
These  are “Early Bird” rates and are only good until March 31, 2010.

Hotels

Nippon Hotel****superior
Topçu Caddesi No: 6
Taksim
Istanbul 80090
www.nipponhotel.com.tr

Hotel Nippon Istanbul is one of the best four-star hotels, conveniently located in the heart of Istanbul Taksim where the most important cultural, entertainment and business centers are.  A cordial welcome to Istanbul is offered by Hotel Nippon, the hotel that inherits the universal spirit of this magical city with elegance and refinement. Enjoy the mixture of our local hospitality and the international facilities you expect of the hotel.  The Nippon Hotel is a special establishment that allies the beauty of Istanbul with maximum comfort. Its minimalist decor, with objects from the far east will transport you to another world. Traditional hospitality is perfectly combines with international standards. Amenities include Fitness Center, Magnetic Key Card System, Air conditioning, Minibar, Direct Dial Telephone, and Pay TV.

Turkish and World cuisines are offered at Nippon Hotel where the Chief Executive and his team continue to create new delicacies for you. Buffet breakfast is served in a smart casual, comfortable restaurant.

Marmara Pera Hotel****superior
Mesrutiyet Caddesi Tepebasi
Istanbul 34430
www.themarmarahotels.com/The-Marmara-Pera/

The Marmara Pera is a superior 4-star hotel with an enviable location in Istanbul, in the historical Pera District that delivers the amenities you are looking for business and leisure travel alike.During your stay at The Marmara Pera, you can spend your day enjoying the artistry of Pera, the mystique of Old Istanbul and the charm of Istiklal Street, a pedestrian mall. Each turn around the hotel will lead you to a street filled with eclectic shopping, outstanding cuisine, cultural attractions and side streets boasting lots of nightlife: chic cafe-bars, bistros, restaurants and music clubs.

Having completed a full hotel renovation in 2004, the Marmara Pera is proud to offer guests the comfort of home with the services and amenities expected by today's discerning traveler in its 203 rooms and suites. Other hotel features include a fitness center, 24 hour room service, a business center and WiFi .  Known as one of Istanbul's best restaurants, The Marmara Cafe, inside The Marmara Pera serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is famous for its handmade chocolates and pastry.

Larespark Hotel****superior
Topçu Caddesi, No.23
Taksim
Istanbul  
www.laresparkhotel.com

Larespark Hotel Istanbul will ensure that every detail of your stay has been taken care of. Our modern facilities and excellent services will make you feel at home away from home. Room amenities include wireless high speed internet, cable TV, tea & coffee making facilities, electronic safe, minibar, air conditioning and pillow menu.  At Hotel Larespark, you will find yourself in the very heart of Istanbul, the city where two continents meet. Perfectly located at Istanbul's Taksim area, Hotel Larespark will give you the advantage of not missing a beat even when you are moving from your business meeting to a popular eatery in town.  The hotel offers complimentary high speed Internet access, business centre with full office facilities, 24 hour room service, and fully equipped health club.

Riva Hotel ****SOLD OUT
Aydede Caddesi No 8
Taksim
Istanbul 80090
www.rivahotel.com.tr

Riva Hotel offers 4-star luxury and style in the heart of Istanbul, near Taksim Square, a few minutes walk from numerous restaurants, bars and clubs in the entertainment and business heart of the new city. This Istanbul hotel is ideally situated to enjoy the newer city of Istanbul. The location makes this hotel appealing because of its proximity to shopping, fine dining, and various attractions both in the new city and of course in the historic Old City.

There are 71 guest rooms, all of which have air conditioning, a satellite television, music, hair dryer, mini bar, direct dial telephones, 24 hour room service and en-suite bathrooms. Guest rooms have enjoyed a recent face-lift and now offer modern and comfortable furnishings and decoration in neutral and contemporary styles including dark wood furniture. The Riva Hotel Istanbul has a restaurant where open buffet breakfast is served, as well as lunch and dinner. There is also a bar where guests can relax over drinks.

Peak Hotel****
MeÕrutiyet Cad. Oteller Sk. 1/3
Tepabasi
Istanbul 34430
www.thepeakhotel.com.tr/en/

The Peak Hotel is seated in the heart of the city, exhibiting to guests the historic attractions of the Pera neighborhood with over 4500 years of history while combining all contemporary elements within the mosaics of civilizations. The Peak Hotel was refurbished as an environment-friendly, energy-saving oriented building during the 2009 restructuring. Thus, higher-quality services are achieved with less dependency on world resources. The hotel offers in-room safe deposit boxes, wireless internet, central air conditioning, TV, hair dryer, and bathrobes. One feature of the Peak Hotel are the quotes from several men of ideas which adorn the rooms as graphics, offering you the chance to immerse in their works. 

Within the hotel, The Junction offers an enjoyable time all day long, from the breakfasts to business lunches, coffee breaks to night stops. Le Verde Restaurant serves buffet breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Crystal Hotel****
Receppasa Caddesi  7
Taksim
Istanbul 34437
www.crystalhotel.net

The newly renovated Crystal Hotel offers a variety of rooms to meet the different needs of guests. From spacious standard accommodation to stylish junior suites there is something for everyone. All rooms have modern furniture, bathroom with hairdryer, mini bar, safe, Satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning and a view of either the city or the sea. The added feature of free wireless internet access allows you to stay in touch with family or work during your stay.

Crystal Hotel also features a well-equipped leisure centre, with indoor pool, Turkish bath and sauna. Just a few steps away from Crystal Hotel you can find Taksim Square the modern heart of Istanbul. Trams and buses stop close by providing easy access to other attractions and points of interest.

Point Hotel****
Topçu Caddesi No.2
Taksim
Istanbul
www.pointhotel.com

The Point Hotel Taksim opened its doors in October 2004 with 193 luxurious guest rooms, including 16 suites.  Point Hotel Taksim's restaurant, ViewPoint, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and is surrounded by the unique view of the Bosphorus. Our Café and Udonya restaurants serve unique delicacies for all our guests. And our Fitness Center, Spa and the indoor swimming pool, will relieve you from daily stresses.

Point Hotel Taksim is a hip design hotel with magnificent architecture & design, spectacular settings, impeccable service and the latest in modern conveniences and amenities, as well as the amazing pictures from photographer Ara Güler’s private collection .The designs are contemporary and feature flat-screen televisions, CD/clock radios, WLAN in public areas, imported stone flooring, glass vanities, designer showers and curved shower bars.

The Point Hotel’s deluxe guest rooms feature LCD-Screen Interactive TV, high-speed wireless internet access, cable movie channels, in-room pay movies and guest choice video library; individual climate control;  AM/FM radio alarm clock radio with CD player; two in-room phones; in-room safes; bathrobes; safe-deposit boxes are available 24 hours through our Front
Desk; full bath amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, face & hand soap, shower cap; tea & coffee making facilities; phone directory containing dialing instructions,pen & notepad; bottled water; special pillow menu; ironing service; business center; Med-Line direct health-consulting line in room;  transfer from hotel to airport at 08:30 (Please reserve in advance); Free Newspaper.

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