Reviews of this hotel all over the place on TripAdvisor. Here's the real scoop:
-Small rooms - true. But not far off from a typical NYC hotel room.
-Rooms also have thin walls, no doubt. But, unless you get stuck with crazy neighbors, you are probably OK. We had a neighbor who occasionally let off a scream (assume she had bad dreams?) but no points docked for the hotel for this. =)
-Beds are standard. Nothing to write home about, but sufficient after a long day of walking the city.
-Staff - all friendly, varying levels of English speaking. Most very hospitable. Actually it is the owner of the hotel who was the least welcoming during the stay (dare I say grumpy old man).
-Breakfast is on the top level, enclosed. Includes cheeses, meats, some pastries and a variety of spreads. Apple Tea and coffee included. Nice view from here.
-Location is excellent for sight seeing such as the "blue mosque" and others nearby. Grand Bazaar, subway/tram station, restaurants, all within a hop skip and jump of the hotel.
-Tip: A subway/tram ride from IST airport is about $2US, 90 minute ride, including one transfer of trains. Not a bad deal! Your return trip, can purchase a shared bus ride for $7US from the local travel agency across the hotel.

Overall the hotel is average. There are many - MANY hotels in this and surrounding areas. Do your homework. Consider this among others. It provides a decent stay for a relatively good price, in a location excellent for sightseeing.

One more note: The Musim prayers are 5X a day in IST. The proximity of the Mosque's to the hotel mean at 6am loud...LOUD prayers are broadcast for the entire neighborhood to hear. Even the soundest sleeper should be prepared for a 6am "wake up call". This may not be different from other hotels nearby other mosque's/loud speakers.
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