The hotel was a pleasant surprise. I arrived at the tram stop for the hotel late at night (it was actually on Christmas Eve) after an easy ride on the metro and tram from the airport, and I found myself on a very busy traffic artery, roaring with heavy traffic even at this time of night, and it did not look like a quiet or attractive, let alone "romantic" area at all. But first impressions can be misleading. The Hotel was in a very quiet narrow side street just a few metres from the tram stop.The hotel turned out to be a very inviting and cosy place. The following morning my doubts about the area dispersed. The busy main road is flanked by wide pavements, and there is a pleasant normality going on, with plenty shops, banks, post office and really nice unpompous cafes and eating establishments, which are usually open until midnight., just round the corner from the hotel, Getting to the to the famous sights of Istanbul, the Blue Mosque etc. etc. is no problem. they are only a short tram ride away. The hotel is a friendly oasis, staffed by very efficient and friendly people, and it is very clean and nicely furnished. The breakfast buffet is a delight. I really liked this place and will stay there again on my next visit to this fascinating city