I ve been working at tourism field in Turkey and I go to Istanbul very often..If u are looking Shangrila Or Sheraton in this price this place is not for you..But if the location is most important;if u want to be in the center but quite place, this is really best..Most people dont know about how noisy is Istiklal Street;but This place is in the middle of the street however it is most quite place in the area..I Stayed in Taksim more than 50 different places ;I can tell it is in the top 3 places for me.In the room there is what u need for your stay;there is amazing church near by the building(just 150 m)...Also there are many restaurants near the place ,some are just 15 meters.If u want to be in safe and qute street and have a quite sleep in the heart of city dont waste your time ..Take it..