This is what I would call a serviced apartment. Reception is open 24hrs which I appreciated as I arrived after midnight. Saturday night in Taksim is crazy and I needed earplugs to sleep that night but the other two nights were no where near as noisy. The room is modern, large (considering its location) and very clean. The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning actually worked which was nice after battling with it in previous hotels. Communication with the host was prompt and efficient. Breakfast started at 8:30 which I thought was a bit late for city in which most tourist attractions open at 9:00. As a consequence I only had breakfast on the day I left. It was basic but adequate. Taksim is a busy part of town and it's in your face as soon as you walk out the door. So this place is good for people who love people and maybe not so good for people who don't.