3/5 Okay
Zubaida, Nottingham
Traveled with family
Oct 26, 2021
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )
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Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )
4.2/5 Very Good
Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Laundry
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- 48-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitizer provided
- Personal protective equipment
34420, Istanbul, Istanbul, Ticarethane Cikmazi No 19
Explore the area
- Hagia Sophia4 min walk
- Blue Mosque5 min walk
- Grand Bazaar9 min walk
- Istanbul (IST)34 min drive
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About this area
Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) is located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, and is in the city center and by the sea. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and The Egyptian Bazaar. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Basilica Cistern and Isfanbul Theme Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including outlet shopping and golfing. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is just steps away and Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes by foot.
What's nearby
- Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk
- Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I - 3 min walk
- Hagia Sophia - 4 min walk
- Blue Mosque - 5 min walk
- Grand Bazaar - 9 min walk
Getting around
- Sultanahmet Station - 2 min walk
- Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 10 min walk
- Istanbul (IST) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
- Grill Restaurant – Serves breakfast and dinner daily.
- Terrace Bar Pub – Open daily. Open 24 hours.
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
Property is disinfected with electrostatic spray
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certification Program (Turkey)
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
Social distancing
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Guest rooms kept vacant for 48 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
- 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/café
- 1 bar
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Full-service spa
Family friendly
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Highchair
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- Elevator
- Front-desk safe
- Library
Guest services
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning service
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- English
- German
- Turkish
Outdoors
- Rooftop terrace
Spa
- 2 treatment rooms
- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Body treatments
- Body wraps
- Facials
- Massage - deep-tissue
- Massage - hot stone
- Massage - sports
- Massage - Swedish
- Massage/treatment rooms
- Reflexology
- Spa open daily
- Turkish bath/hammam
More
- Smoke-free property
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
Entertainment
- Plasma TV
- Satellite channels
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
More
- Connecting rooms available
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Slippers
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Istanbul
Istanbul City Center
Family friendly
Guest rating 4+
3 star
Air conditioned
Hotel
Free WiFi
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 2:00 PM - 9 AM
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Express check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 48.0 per night
Free cribs (infant beds)
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 48.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
No onsite parking is available
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
One child 6 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa
Property is also known as
Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
Ambassador Istanbul
The Ambassador Hotel
Lapis Inn & Spa Ex Ambassador
Lapis Inn Hotel Old City ( Ex.Ambassador Hotel)
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) Hotel
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) Istanbul
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) Hotel Istanbul
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Overall score and ratings
4.2
Very Good
4.1/5
Cleanliness
4.6/5
Staff & service
3.8/5
Amenities
4.0/5
Property conditions & facilities
4/5 Good
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