Deniz Houses and Alihan offered an absolutely wonderful introduction to me as a first-time traveler to Turkey during a very brief layover. Prior to my trip, Alihan was very communicative, helpful, and was very understanding when my flight into Istanbul got delayed by several hours. I was picked up at the airport through the excellent pickup service offered by his hotel, and I felt very well taken care of. The stay was great, my room had an adorable balcony and awesome view, the included breakfast was tasty, and the hotel’s location was perfect for checking out a few local sights before I had to leave again for the airport. I wish I had had more time at the hotel and in Istanbul, and absolutely would return for a repeat trip. Great value, great service, and when I accidentally left some personal items in my room, Alihan and his team have been great about shipping them back to me. Hopefully I get the items soon, but I look forward to going back again in the near future. Thank you, Alihan, for the great experience and professionalism!