InterContinental Grand Ankara

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsIHG Hotels & ResortsAnkara, Çankaya★★★★★339 rooms

8.8/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

8.8/ 10 · average of 5 sites▲ 0.1 since first record
  • Best: Business and government travellers with meetings around Parliament, ministries and embassies
  • Watch out: Travellers who need a hotel airport shuttle: none is offered to Esenboğa

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • For families
  • Business travel
  • Remote work
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  • For families7.8
  • Business travel7.8
  • Remote work7.5

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

The capital's first five-star hotel (1966), reopened under the InterContinental brand in June 2026, sits directly across from the Turkish Parliament on Atatürk Boulevard. It suits government, diplomatic and conference travel best, with free parking for 350 cars and 13 event spaces; note that many online reviews predate the rebrand.

What it does well

  • Business and government travellers with meetings around Parliament, ministries and embassies
  • Conference, gala and large-event guests (event space for up to 1,500)
  • Travellers arriving by car: free covered and outdoor parking for 350 vehicles

What to watch for

  • The rebrand happened in June 2026; most online scores reflect the pre-renovation hotel.
  • Explorers on foot: Visitors who want to walk to Ulus and Ankara Castle (over 3 km away)
  • Travelling with pets: Guests with cats or dogs heavier than 8 kg

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • ServiceStrong

    Reviews consistently highlight attentive, helpful staff.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingStrong

    Free covered and outdoor parking for 350 cars, with valet service.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Business accessStrong

    Directly opposite Parliament, with ministries and embassies close by.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Kayak: 9.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Kayak sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (823 reviews).

  • Spa & poolNormal

    Heated semi-open indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hammam; swim caps are mandatory.

    How do we know this?

    Official information and guest reviews were assessed together.

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • For the viewFor views, choose a City View room or one with an in-room spa bath overlooking the city.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Parking

    Available · free

  • Pets

    Paid

    75 EUR per night plus a 75 EUR damage deposit.

  • Airport transfer

    Not available

    No hotel shuttle to Esenboğa Airport.

More details (+7)

  • Valet

    Available

  • Hammam: Yes
  • Breakfast style: Buffet
  • Breakfast from: 07:00
  • Nearest rail stop: Necatibey
  • Heated pool: Yes
  • Meeting rooms: 13

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Turkish bath
  • Gym
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pet friendly
See all amenities (+4)
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • EV charging
  • Wi-Fi

Loyalty programme

IHG One Rewards

The property is listed on the official IHG booking site (ihg.com, ANKCT, Atatürk Blv. No 183, Kavaklıdere); 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
  • ihg.com versions vary between 'Opening Soon' and 'New to IHG' (recently joined IHG); room count varies between 339 and 340. Free parking and Wi-Fi are for all guests; pet fee is 75 EUR/night. InterContinental Ambassador benefits were not re
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Location

Ankara, Çankaya

Kavaklıdere Mah., Atatürk Bulvarı No:183, 06680 Çankaya/Ankara

Rail transit · 1.1 km

Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB) is about a 40-minute drive. The hotel does not run an airport shuttle.

The hotel is on Atatürk Boulevard, directly opposite the Turkish Grand National Assembly (about 220–240 m away). Kocatepe Mosque is 0.8 km and Anıtkabir 2.3–3 km away. Kızılay metro station is roughly 900 m on foot, and the hotel also points guests to Necatibey station. The restaurants and bars of Tunalı Hilmi and Arjantin Caddesi are within walking distance.

The stay

Editor's notes

Breakfast & dining

There are two restaurants: the all-day international buffet at Brasserie and the Ottoman-inspired Lalezar. Weekend breakfast runs from 7:00 to 11:00. Guests frequently mention the variety and freshness of the breakfast buffet, which includes Ankara simit. Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate booked.

Noise & sound insulation

The hotel fronts Atatürk Boulevard, one of Ankara's main arteries. There is not yet enough InterContinental-era review data on soundproofing; light sleepers may want to request a higher room away from the boulevard.

Extra fees & things to know

Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Pets cost 75 EUR per night plus a 75 EUR damage deposit. With no hotel airport shuttle, taxis or transfers are an extra cost. Breakfast inclusion depends on the rate.

Pool, spa & fitness

The heated, semi-open indoor pool is usable year-round; swim caps are mandatory. The spa has a sauna, steam room, traditional Turkish hammam and massage treatments. There is also a fitness centre.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

8.8/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 205 reviews8.4 / 10
  • Expedia · 773 reviews8.6 / 10
  • ETS Tur · 158 reviews9.1 / 10
  • Jolly Tur · 880 reviews9.5 / 10▲ 0.1
  • Tripadvisor · 5 reviews4.2 / 5▲ 0.2

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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