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Holiday Inn Ankara Çukurambar
Holiday InnIHG Hotels & ResortsAnkara, Çankaya★★★★★140 rooms
9.2/ 10
Official site avg of 6 sites
Stay Atlas verdict
9.2/ 10 · average of 6 sites▲ 0.4 since first record
- Best: Business travellers visiting ministries and corporate offices in Çukurambar, Söğütözü and Balgat
- Watch out: Travellers who want to explore Ulus and Kızılay on foot
Suitability by travel purpose
Best for
- Remote work
Also suits
- Business travel
- For families
- Luxury
See suitability details
- For families8.2
- Business travel8.3
- Remote work9.8
- Luxury7.4
Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.
The realistic view
Beyond the first impression
Verified information onlyA 140-room, five-star IHG hotel on the Konya road in Ankara's Çukurambar business district, close to ministries, corporate offices and Congresium. Free underground parking and a guest-only spa are useful extras, though the spa is compact and breakfast is often charged separately.
What it does well
- Business travellers visiting ministries and corporate offices in Çukurambar, Söğütözü and Balgat
- Delegates attending events at Congresium
- Drivers who want free underground parking
What to watch for
- Breakfast is usually extra and considered pricey.
- Explorers on foot: Travellers who want to explore Ulus and Kızılay on foot
- Spa & wellness: Wellness-focused guests expecting a large spa and pool
Good to know
What guests keep mentioning
ServiceStrong
Staff friendliness and attentiveness are the most consistently praised aspect across platforms.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Business accessStrong
Close to ministries, corporate offices and Congresium; a strong base for business trips.
How do we know this?
Based on official sources.
BreakfastNormal
Breakfast variety is praised, but it is considered expensive when paid separately.
How do we know this?
Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.
Room advice
Which room should you ask for?
- Connecting roomsYes
- BalconyYes
Before you book
Practical details worth knowing
Breakfast
Not included · extra charges possible
Parking
Available · free
Pets
Not accepted
Pets are not allowed.
Deposit / hold
Required
Guaranteed bookings require a deposit; ID and a credit card are needed at check-in.
Airport transfer
Not available
Paid transfers can be arranged.
More details (+6)
Spa & pool
Treatments paid · area access free
Massages cost extra.
- Heated pool: Yes
- Breakfast style: Buffet
- Nearest rail stop: Söğütözü
- Walk to rail: 2 min
- Outdoor pool: No
Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.
Key amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Turkish bath
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
See all amenities (+3)
- Sauna
- Business centre
- Wi-Fi
Loyalty programme
IHG One Rewards
The property is listed on the official IHG booking site (ihg.com, ANKHI, İşçi Blokları Mah., Çankaya); no property-specific member or tier benefit statement was found.
Depends on status / availability
- breakfast (depends on status)
- room upgrade (depends on status and availability)
- late checkout (subject to availability)
- early check-in (depends on status and availability)
Specific to this hotel
- The official site given in the task (hicukurambar.com) was not directly checked in this pass; evidence comes from the ihg.com property page (ANKHI, via search result); the email domain (hicukurambar.com) matches. 'Kids eat free' and 'Late c
Location
Ankara, Çankaya
İşçi Blokları Mah. 1484. Sk. No. 3 (Konya Yolu Üzeri), Çukurambar, 06520 Çankaya / Ankara
Rail transit · 1.8 km
Ankara Esenboğa Airport is about 33 km away, roughly 30-40 minutes by car depending on traffic. There is no free shuttle; paid transfers can be arranged.
The hotel sits on the busy Konya road in the Çukurambar business district. Taurus Mall is about 800 m away (an 8-10 minute walk), while Armada Mall and Congresium are around five minutes by car. Söğütözü metro station is a 2-minute drive or roughly a 15-minute walk, and the AŞTİ intercity bus terminal is about 20 minutes on foot. Kızılay and Anıtkabir are around 5 km away, and the city centre and Ankara train station take about 10 minutes by car. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, but sightseeing requires a taxi or the metro.
The stay
Editor's notes
Noise & sound insulation
The hotel faces the busy Konya road, so traffic noise can reach street-facing rooms. Ask for a room away from the road if quiet matters. Weddings and events in the ballrooms can make public areas lively at weekends.
Guest scores
What 6 sites say
- Booking.com8.5/10
- Agoda9.0/10
- Expedia9.4/10
- ETS Tur9.4/10
- Jolly Tur9.8/10
- Tripadvisor4.6/5
See score details
- Booking.com · 110 reviews8.5 / 10
- Agoda · 164 reviews9.0 / 10
- Expedia · 562 reviews9.4 / 10
- ETS Tur · 293 reviews9.4 / 10
- Jolly Tur · 1,211 reviews9.8 / 10
- Tripadvisor · 319 reviews4.6 / 5▲ 0.6
Scores are compiled from each site's public pages and updated periodically; the Stay Atlas score is their average on a 10-point scale. Tripadvisor rating and review count are the property of Tripadvisor. © Tripadvisor LLC.
Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.
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