The room was exactly how it is in the pictures. Very beautiful room with a very great location. Taksim strip is a 2 minute walk from the hotel so there is plenty of shopping, eating and drinking (during nightlife activities) within your reach. Grand Bazaar is about 5-10 minutes depending on traffic and Galata Tower is about a 10 minute walk. The receptionists were friendly and respectful. Overall AWESOME place.