The place is exactly as pictured. I agree that it has a hotel feel, but who cares given the value? It's conveniently located in Taksim, walking distance to a lot of shops, bars, and restaurants. The place is nestled in a very quiet part of Taksim so no need to worry about noise at night. Standard hotel-type of amenities with A/C, which was life-changing given the heat wave! There's also a free breakfast, which is another plus. The Havatas Bus is a 10 minute walk away so getting from/to the airport is not an issue.