A certain number of rooms have been reserved for the UIA congress at preferential rates in several hotels in Istanbul, from October 30 to November 3, 2010. Given the limited number of rooms and the fact that preferential rates cannot be guaranteed for more than the number of rooms reserved for the UIA, we strongly advise you to make your reservations as soon as possible with our agency:

Destination Plus

58, rue Saint Lambert - 75015 Paris - France

tel: +33 1 56 08 37 37 - Fax: +33 1 56 08 37 38

Email: congres-uia@destinationplus.fr

website: www.destinationplus-uia.com

Once the number of rooms reserved for the UIA congress is sold out, or for any stay before or after these dates, DESTINATION PLUS will make a separate, specific request for availability in the hotel concerned (reservations will be made upon availability and subject to new rates).

(1)Taxes can be increased or declined by governmental decision.

(2)Shuttle services will be available to take you from the congress hotels to the Swissôtel The Bosphorus and back.

ImpORtant nOtE: In Turkey, hotels systematically ask for identity papers on your arrival as well as a print of your bank card (no charges are debited on your card – it is just a guarantee to cover possible extras).

SWISSÔTEL THE BOSPHORUS  (congress hotel)

The Swissôtel the Bosphorus is a luxurious hotel surrounded by huge gardens and offering a breathtaking view over the Bosphorus. The hotel offers 497 spacious rooms, all decorated and furnished in traditional European style.

The standard rooms overlook the park and the gardens of the hotel (Bosphorus view subject to extra charge).

Room facilities: Double bed or twin beds, desk with paid high-speed Internet access, phone, cable television, airconditioning, mini-bar, safety deposit box, marble bathroom equipped with a bathtub and a shower, etc.

The deluxe rooms all benefit from a Bosphorus view.

Room facilities: Similar to the standard room, with an additional Nespresso coffee-machine.

Extra services: Access to the executive lounge located at the 17th floor (from 7.00 am to 11.00 pm) where continental breakfast is served until 11.00 am. Tea, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, fresh fruits and snacks are available all day long.

Hotel amenities: Heated indoor pool and outdoor pool, fitness center and SPA (access free of charge, except for beauty treatments), several restaurants; Le Chalet (Swiss specialties), Miyako (Japanese specialties), Gaja (modern gastronomy), and several bars; Les Ambassadeurs, Le Café Suisse, and Le Gaja Sky Bar.

ÇIRAGAN KEMPINSKI ***** Luxe

The Çiragan Kempinski hotel is situated along the Bosphorus. The 313 rooms of the hotel are very peaceful, and spacious. They are decorated with luxurious refinement and split into 5 floors.

The superior rooms all have a balcony and a lateral Bosphorus view.

The "Grand deluxe" roomshave a balcony and a direct view over the Bosphorus.

Room facilities: Air-conditioning, desk, phone with direct line, flat screen cable television, Free Wi- Fi connection, safety deposit box, mini bar, bathroom with bathtub and shower, hair-dryer, bathrobe, etc. Hotel amenities: Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, fitness center, steam bath, massages and treatments rooms (subject to extra charge), Turkish bath and hammam, several restaurants; Le Laledan (fish specialties), Le Gazebo, Le Tugra (Turkish gastronomy).

Shuttles will be at your disposal to go to the Swissôtel The Bosphorus

HILTON ISTANBUL *****

The Hilton Istanbul hotel, located on the European side of the city, near the Taksim district, spreads on six hectares of gardens, and offers a gorgeous view over the Bosphorus.

The rooms are all spacious (40 m²) and well decorated with a balcony that overlooks either the  gardens or the Bosphorus (subject to extra charge).

Room facilities: Air conditioning, separated working area, flat screen television, paying high-speed Internet access, safety deposit box, mini bar, marble bathroom with all conveniences and hairdryer.

Hotel amenities: Fitness center with swimming pool, tennis courts and squash, Turkish baths, sauna and massage, restaurants and a roof top bar.

Shuttles will be at your disposal to go to the Swissôtel The Bosphorus

HILTON park ****

The Hilton Park hotel is located within walking distance from the Swissôtel.

The hotel has 110 luminous and spacious rooms of 23 m² with either a view over the city or the garden.

Room facilities: Air-conditioning, flat-screen LCD television, paying high-speed Internet access, safety deposit box, mini bar, marble bathroom and hair-dryer.

Hotel amenities: Gym, restaurant and a roof top bar.

TASLIK HÔTEL ***

Located a few minutes walk from the Swissôtel, the Taslik hotel has 98 rooms.

(Superior rooms available with extra charge)

Room facilities: Air-conditioning, phone with direct-line, radio, cable TV, mini bar, bathroom

and hair-dryer.

Hotel amenities: Restaurant and bar.