The room was absolutely incredible, with a balcony and a very nice, large bed. Free water is provided on your first night of stay! Also, the bathroom was quite nice, with warm water and good water pressure. Safe is provided in the room as well, in addition to a closet. Laundry service is provided at the hotel for a fee per kilogram of laundry.

The location is hard to beat, just south of the Blue Mosque. Very easy to walk around all of the major tourist sites in Sultanahmet, as well as get to the tram station and explore the rest of the city, such as Taksim square. About a twenty minute walk to the Galatay Bridge and all of the ferries, to go over water to the Asia side or the Princes islands. Ideally located just off of a major highway as well, so transit to and from the airport is very convenient. Moreover, there is a major ferry station about a ten minute walk from the hotel that can take you onwards to the Marmary Islands (if you wish to go there after Istanbul, or if you are arriving from there via ferry).

Staff at the hotel (this is a hotel) is exceptionally friendly and very generous with their time and assistance. They are definitely there to please and assist, and are a genuine pleasure to be around. There is no elevator in the hotel, so be prepared to go up some stairs. Breakfast is simple yet filling (very traditional Turkish breakfast) and is served on the top floor, with a beautiful view on one side of the city, and on the other of the Sea of Marmara.

A truly wonderful stay! I would definitely stay here again on future trips to Istanbul.