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4.8 out of 5

"My husband and I highly recommend staying here. The staff is absolutely wonderful and considerate, the breakfast is amazing, the terrace has a great v ... " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 01 Jun 2021

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Hotel Description

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Grand Bazaar

Seaside stay

A stay at this Sultanahmet hotel places you steps from Basilica Cistern and a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia. Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque are also within half a mile (1 km).

Full-service spa, dining

A full-service spa and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and perks like free WiFi. There's a bar/lounge on site, and a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities are also provided.

Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
$157* Per night/room Apr 15 - Apr 16

Standard Twin Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa

Everyone (3) Couples (1)
5 out of 5
My husband and I highly recommend staying here. The staff is absolutely wonderful and considerate, the breakfast is amazing, the terrace has a great view and can be used at anytime to briefly escape city life. The hotel is located 1-2 minutes walking distance from huge attractions like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and is right next to the tram station, which is easy to use. There are also good restaurants and street food nearby. This hotel has great management, good airport transportation services, and comfortable rooms. Enjoy your stay!!

Posted by on Jun 1, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 2, 2021 by Lapis Inn

Dear Valued Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write your review of Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. I was delighted to hear you enjoyed the service provided by the team. I hope that we may get the opportunity to be of service again on a future visit to İstanbul. Kind Regards

4 out of 5

Great hotel in Istanbul turistic area.

The rooms are smaller than they appear at the browse, but excellent to stay out 'til late night. The staff attention is GREAT! They have a lot of options at breakfast (not continental at all)

Posted by , from Gtm on Mar 23, 2017

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Mar 27, 2017 by Ambassador Hotel

Dear Vale, Thank you very much for your time to post your review. We are happy to read that you enjoyed the location and that you have been pleased with the staff and breakfast. All of us are looking forward to welcome you back in the future. Warm Regards, Your Ambassador Hotel Team

5 out of 5

Genuine Welcoming Energy & Beauty

Pros: Location, Staff, Complimentary offerings
Cons: Spa Prices. Should be listed in Lira and Dollars as well.
Location: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Harrabe Cafe
I had a wonderful stay at the Ambassador Hotel. The staff was genuinely welcoming and loving in their reception. I received complimentary tea and delicious fresh baked cake on my arrival. And when I left, they presented me with a wonderful parting gift of the most delicious Turkish Delights. I will definitely be staying at the Ambassador when I return to Istanbul. Located in the heart of Sultanamet, it's just steps away form the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and there's a wonderful Shisha Bar-- The Harrabe Cafe only steps from the door of the hotel. I absolutely loved my stay at the Ambassador and Highly recommend it for travelers!!!!

Posted by on Dec 8, 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 14, 2016 by Ambassador Hotel

Dear Guest, We are really touched by your wonderful and kind review. It was our pleasure to have you among our guests and truly hope to welcome you back some day. The entire hotel team thanks you for those wonderful words and took your requests into consideration. With Greetings from Istanbul in the Spring, Your Ambassador Hotel Team

5 out of 5

Great place to stay!

This hotel is a great place to see the city from and the staff and the comfort of the hotel is incredible. The rooftop view for breakfast and nighttime pictures is fabulous. If you have a chance, enjoy the hamman and the massage from Zeki. Also, this hotels airport pick up team is excellent. And as for the availability of restaurants right outside the hotel it is perfect. If you don't get your fill of breakfast, which was awesome, then you can enjoy some afternoon tea and assorted cakes. And you can have coffee free anytime. All in all a great place to stay and enjoy your time as you explore the city.

Posted by , from Kansaa on Nov 8, 2015

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Comment from Hotel Management

Apr 21, 2016 by Ambassador Hotel

Dear Mark, What a nice to read how much you enjoyed your stay. The entire team would like to than thank you for all your kind words and hopes to be able to welcome you back some time in the future. Once more thank you for rating our hotel on Travelocity.com . Take care yourself. Warm Regards, Your Ambassador Hotel Team

Property Features

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Sirkeci Marmaray Station (0.8 km / 0.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Sultanahmet Station (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Plasma television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Grill Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.

Terrace Bar Pub - Onsite pub. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite 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. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Minimum age to access spa is 12
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9 AM

Special check-in instructions:

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. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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

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

Cashless transactions are available

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • One child stays free
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Security system
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 6
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe Tourism Certification Program (Turkey)
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 48.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Ambassador Hotel Istanbul
  • Ambassador Istanbul
  • Lapis Inn Hotel Spa
  • The Ambassador Hotel
  • Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa Hotel

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.