The staff deserves extra praise in this review - more on that below.
As for the hotel and our room: An all-around excellent value and centrally located on the corners of two main commercial streets in Kars.
Our room [#305] was clean, bright and quiet. It featured a window facing the main street but it was still peaceful and quiet. The window blind worked good to shade any direct sunlight. Beds were clean and comfortable with a bedside table between them. The Wi-Fi connection was strong and the upload and download speeds were excellent. Plenty of hot water throughout the day and night. The bathroom featured a cubicle shower, which isn't always a given at this price range in Turkey.
All four of the staff members we met at the front desk were professional and friendly from check-in to check-out. I paid in cash and therefore asked for a receipt of payment. There may have been a minor misunderstanding regarding this, but the staff members went above and beyond to fulfill my need for a receipt of payment. I'm not sure if there was a slight language barrier with my request for proof of payment in cash, or if getting a receipt for this type of payment is not typical in Turkey. Indeed, I was given a proof of payment in cash, but I got the impression the staff actually had to go out of their way to provide me with the printed-up document they gave us. They did this in a very, very kind and professional manner and we simply cannot thank them enough for their customer service.