Ambassador Hotel is 3 star hotel with 22 rooms and the facilities of Restaurant and Non-Smoking Rooms.
Ambassador Hotel has 4.40 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.80 for Location, 3.80 for Rooms, 4.50 for Service, 4.40 for Value).
The hotel is recommended for Honeymoon.
This is a budget hotel with the rates from 58 USD.
Ambassador Hotel is one of the recommended hotels under 100 USD near Mosquée Bleue, it is also not far from Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia.
Ambassador Hotel details:
The Ambassador Hotel is located in the heart of the historical centre a few minutes on foot from to the most famous sights as Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar. We are proud to be one of the few hotels in Sultanahmet to provide Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage and Fitness centre facilities. Our professional licensed masseur provides a range of oil massage treatments to relieve the aches and pains of modern living. We recommend our guests a dinner in our Ambassador Grill Restaurant while enjoying the unique view over the historical city centre, the Marmara Sea and Princes' Islands.
The Ambassador Hotel is a private and distinctive hotel with an individual sense of tradition. The hotel draws its character from the surrounding museums. Hippodrome Square, Imperial str. and Grand bazaar give the neighborhood a living splash of color; part of the rich and vibrant atmosphere of Sultanahmet, which is sensitively translated into The Ambassador interior. The hotel has been designed with freshness and modernity. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with the international business traveler in mind. In room movie channel, Internet connection. 24 hours room service...
Location
When you come out of the hotel you will feel the culture of Byzantine Empire. The hotel is within walking distance to Byzantine and Ottoman Monuments, such as St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Also other Istanbul attractions as the Cembelitas Hamami (Turkish Bath) and the Spice Market - are only a few minutes walk from us.
Blue Mosque: 500m St. Sophia: 300m Underground Cisterns: 100m Topkapi Palace: 800m Grand Bazaar: 1km Spice Market: 1km Great Palace: 600m Hippodrome: 100m Museum for Turkish & Islamic Art: 200m
The Ambassador Hotel has a wonderful restaurant on the top floor with a marvelous view over the Marmara Sea, the Asian side of Istanbul and the Sultanahmet Square with its Blue Mosque and St. Sophia. Traditional Turkish Cuisine will be served. Drinks are served 24 hours for guests and visitors.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later, the total price of the reservation will be charged. In case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
Children
All children are welcome. All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged EUR 15.00 per night and person for extra beds. Max
Pre-pay
No deposit will be charged.
Extra charges
8 % VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby and costs EUR 10 per day.
Dining
Buffet breakfast is included in the room rate.
Internet
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
The restaurant has a wonderful view of the blue mosque, breakfasts in the hotel are magnificent - there's a typical continental option and the staff are very helpful an friendly. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
The view from the roof top terrace is amazing, the location of the hotel also couldn’t be more perfect and the staff are all lovely. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
Wonderful views from their roof top terrace, the hotel is located in the perfect spot for shopping or sight seeing and services offered are a great value. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
The rooftop restaurant for breakfast has wonderful views and the staff was very accommodating throughout our stay. The front desk clerks were especially kind and helpful, the beds were always clean and comfortable. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
Plus a very handy tram stop, very good 3* hotel and has very friendly personnel. Additionally new and nice room, offers a great choice of dishes for breakfast. . Read review
Posted: Mar 25, 2011
When you come out of the hotel you will feel the culture of Byzantine Empire. The hotel is within walking distance to Byzantine and Ottoman Monuments, such as St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Also other Istanbul attractions as the Cembelitas Hamami (Turkish Bath) and the Spice Market - are only a few minutes walk from us.
Blue Mosque: 500m St. Sophia: 300m Underground Cisterns: 100m Topkapi Palace: 800m Grand Bazaar: 1km Spice Market: 1km Great Palace: 600m Hippodrome: 100m Museum for Turkish & Islamic Art: 200m
Travel information
From Ataturk Airport- When you leave the airport, look for the Sirkeci sign and turn right. Drive approximately 1km then follow the seaside road for 12 kms. Look for a Sultanahmet sign, turn left and drive 500 meters turn right. Follow the road until tram way. On the first traffic light turn left. Take the next street on the left site. After that take the next street on the left site again until you see the Ambassador Hotel sign.
You may also take the metro from the Ataturk Airport to Zeytinburnu (last station) and from there the tram directly to Sultanahmet. An Ambassador Hotel sign will guide you the last 200 meter.
Rooms
All 22 rooms are superbly furnished, and offer, besides the listed facilities, TV with over 100 international channels, and direct dial phone.
Food and Beverage
The Ambassador Hotel has a wonderful restaurant on the top floor with a marvelous view over the Marmara Sea, the Asian side of Istanbul and the Sultanahmet Square with its Blue Mosque and St. Sophia. Traditional Turkish Cuisine will be served. Drinks are served 24 hours for guests and visitors.
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4.9 out of 5.0
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Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2011
Location: 5Rooms: 4.5Service: 5Value: 5
The rooftop restaurant for breakfast has wonderful views and the staff was very accommodating throughout our stay. The front desk clerks were especially kind and helpful, the beds were always clean and comfortable.
Very central location for old town sights, the hotel lobby seemed attractive and the service not as slow. Nice beds and good breakfast. Overall an excellent choice.
The view from the rooftop terrace was excellent, the room on the top of the hotel was amazing and the staff was most helpful and friendly. The well provisioned breakfast buffet was very nice.
The bathroom was very small, the waiter said wasn't available.
The view from our breakfast table was amazing, the friendly hotel staff were great and the evening front desk attendant was absolutely wonderful. Moreover the rooms were very clean.
Bar has one of the best views of Istanbul, the hotel was excellent value for money and the staff was most helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean, the waiters in the terrace restaurant were very good too.