We stayed at Askoc during the last two nights of our visit to Istanbul and it was ok. Apparently it had been newly renovated, but it didn't stand out as an amazing hotel. The water temperature in the shower fluctuated from scalding hot to luke warm while showering, the shower doors didnt fully close, and the bed was rather soft. However, the hotel staff were very kind and accommodating when we needed to arrange for our airport shuttle and an early breakfast. The breakfast, also underwhelming. We noticed that things in Istanbul aren't quite up to the standards we have from visiting other places, so from that perspective this was probably a fantastic hotel. However, the first few nights of our stay we stayed in a much cheaper hotel and it was just as nice but the location wasn't quite as good. Overall, if you're considering staying at the Askoc it is clean and the staff are friendly. Also, the turkish bath/sauna were nice, but again, just not up to the standards that a Swiss and American are used to.