We loved the property and the location. The property is spotless, rooms are a good size, the staff is friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant was excellent. The included breakfast was a great start to the day with enough choices. We had dinner there one evening and it was great too. The location is the best! It’s walking distance to the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, Taksim Square, etc., as well as shops and restaurants. This was our second time in Istanbul. We were in Istanbul in May on a free stopover with Turkish Airlines and stayed at a large chain hotel that was not close to anything. This time Turkish Airlines’ free stopover hotel wasn’t available and I am so glad it wasn’t because we found this gem of a hotel. We stopped over for two days and I would rather pay to stay here than get a free hotel that requires a taxi ride to get to anything. The only downside is that our room faced the street and we heard street noise - trucks going down the street at night. However, this would not stop me from staying here again. I would just bring earplugs. If we’re in Istanbul again, this is where we would stay.