The front desk person was friendly and accommodating to assist us to get a vacuum machine to suck out the air from the travel bags. I think it would be helpful if we are given more tips to get around the city. There are some stalls which sell relatively more expensive Turkish delights and teas. We wish that we could be advised to the right stalls which sell things at reasonable prices and not to be "eaten" as tourists. We want to have a good impression of the city. Istanbul to me has become a touristic place with throat-cutting prices. Nevertheless, I like the view from my room where I can see the sea.