love the hotel, its about 30 minutes from the new airport, and only about 15 minutes to taksim with taxi, the room is spacious, new and luxurious. however it is a little bit away from the touristy area, but right next to a big shopping mall, from which you can take free havaray train that will connect you to the metro station bound for taksim/sishane. we enjoyed our stay very much and feel safe at night.