Staff were ecxellent. Breakfast was fantastic, as was the roof top restaurant, which is highly recommended for the food, the view and to get away from the crowds and noise. Tram is 1 block away. Two tram stops or an easy walk to major attractions: Hagia Sogia, Cistern, blue mosque, palace, cruise or to cross the bridge. Rooms overlooking the street are a bit noisy but hotel provides ear buds to sleep. The AC and/or ventilation also help to dampen the noise. It's a big noisy city. You would be hard pressed to find a hotel away from any noise: car horns, traffic and call to prayer are a constant wherever you go. I highly recommend it.