This was an excellent experience. It is 15 minutes by bus from the airport. The H-6 bus goes from the terminal directly to the hotel door. 10/10 convenience. $1 bus ride.
The metro station is very close, but at the bottom of a hill. If you have heavy luggage, the walk up the hill to the hotel will be difficult.
But after I checked in and dropped my suitcase I used the metro to go to the center of Istanbul and explore. It takes about 1 hour. $1 ride.
There is a convenience store across the street for beer, liquor, water and candy etc. In the same plaza there is a local grill restaurant with outdoor seating in the back. Prices are very reasonable. I got lamb kebab dinner for $12.
Staff at the hotel were fantastic. Very helpful and pleasant. Hotel restaurant is good quality, but a little expensive compared to the other options.
Only problem was the light in the bathroom didn’t work. Very minor. I didn’t even complain.
The town around the hotel is a quiet suburb with families. It seems that a lot of airport workers police and security live here. It’s absolutely safe, even at night.
I definitely recommend this place for the price, location and convenience, if you are in Istanbul for a short airport transfer.