Great place with a great host. The room is very central, as close as it gets to Taksim (the most central square in Istanbul, and very useful for people coming by airplane, since the airport shuttle drops you off here), and with everything needed for the regular traveler. Plus, Halil is an outstanding host, always friendly and helpful, even willing to take care of situations that were not is responsability, such as printing our boarding passes. Highly recommended.