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Located in Istanbul's Sultanahmet neighbourhood, Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) is in the city centre and by the sea. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and The Egyptian Bazaar. Travelling with kids? Make time for Isfanbul Theme Park, or head to an event or a match at Vodafone Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and outlet shopping. Guests appreciate the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is just steps away and Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes on foot.
Grill Restaurant – Serves breakfast and dinner daily.
Terrace Bar Pub – Open daily. Open 24 hours.
About this property
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )
Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet, walk to Hagia Sophia
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a coffee shop/café, a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace are on-site. All 25 rooms offer free WiFi, 24-hour room service and plasma TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find minibars, premium bedding and rainfall showerheads.
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) offers 25 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.
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 or hotter
Guest accommodations are sealed after cleaning
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Tourism Certification Program (Turkey)
Follows the 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 sanitiser 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 public transport
No on-site parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Full-service spa
Family friendly
Dry cleaning service
Free cots/infant beds
High chair
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Lift
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter
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 cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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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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 cots (infant beds)
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the 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 on-site 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 credit cards 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
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel my reservation for free at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) and receive a full refund?
Yes, Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )?
As of 20 Apr 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) on 25 Apr 2021 start from RM194, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )?
Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )?
Check-in is from 2:00 PM - 9 AM.
What time is check-out at Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel )?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs (available on request). A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.
Where is Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel ) located?
This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cemberlitas Station is 6 minutes.
I received a fantastic response from Reception staff, especially Rashid who basically assisted in a way that's unheard of all over the world where i have stayed.
I lost my wallet and phone outside the hotel during my stay and the support i received from both Rashid and Salik was brilliant and outstanding. 5 stars rating for their assistance during a very stressful time when i had no one to ask for help during my stay. Thank you Rashid and thank you everyone else. You guys saved me
Wonderful staff Selchuk and Reshad help us with everything we needs, attending to all our questions and needs 24/7.they let us feel like we were at home.Very friendly Begum from the breakfast to the cleaning lady. The hotel is on the heart of everything The location to enjoy the old city could not be better Restaurants are close outside the door. A wonderful experience. Highly recommend this hotel.
Thanks to all the staff😍
The location is next to all attractions including the blue mosque,Ayasofia ,Grand bazaar and Topkapi .Restaurants and shops also next to the hotel .The room is comfortable,clean and staff are polite.
Wonderful hotel. On the heart of everything. Restaurants are close by seriously right outside the door. Very friendly and attentive staff. A wonderful experience. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
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