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Reviews of Lapis Inn Hotel & Spa ( Ex. Ambassador Hotel)

Divanyolu Cad. Ticarethane Sokak No:19 Sultanahmet, Fatih, 34420 Istanbul, Turkey

#1295 of 2,543 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 278 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not an easy hotel to find even for local drivers. Some rooms need redecoration.

    Cost and central location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location with easy access to Sultanahmet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location, great rooftop views and good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The lift was broken the first day we were there, this was fixed the next day however

    The breakfast and terrace view were both amazing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    9.0
    Hidden Gem in a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the price and the facilities offered I cannot find anything that I did not like

    Excellent location next to many eating places. The Blue Mosque is very close and can be seen from the rooftop terrace. Trams next to the hotel. The grand bazaar walking distance about 10 minutes.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very helpful,friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    7.0
    Busy, but worth it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms were basic, but clean

    Breakfast was good, location was excellent. Rooms a little on the small side, but clean. Staff friendly. Great transport links, all tourist attractions within walking distance

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2024

    8.0
    Hidden gem is a good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I can think of

    Location is close to the blue mosque, the grand bazaar and all the nice restaurants and shopping This hotel is a hidden gem that is convenient for a short holiday

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    8.0
    The rooftop terrace has amazing views and is practically deserted after breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff espec
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size of a single room a bit small

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    8.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit run down

    location was good, especially since I had elderly parents with me.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views from the rooftop are amazing. Hotel is situated close to all the tourist attractions which is an added bonus.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice friendly staff In the perfect location for tourists. Second visit in June24 after first visit in 2014. Will stay there again

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    7.0
    Will come again for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast

    Best price for this great location!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, great staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Great location and amazing views from terrace!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs a refresh. Old furniture and tiles

    Excellent location in sultanahmet. Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque 5 minutes away. Topkapi Palace only 10 mins away. Plenty of restaurants outside the hotel and sultanahmet tram station 2 minutes away. Excellent views from the terrace of Hagia Sofia and the Blue mosque, looks great in the day and night. Breakfast is on the terrace. Breakfast could be better quality, but they had meats, cheeses, cereal, breads and fresh omelettes. Also juices, tea/coffee. Rooms were okay, definitely could do with a refresh as could the whole hotel, but it was clean enough, beds were comfy, and TVs had YouTube. Family room has a large double and two single beds. Overall was a decent hotel. Best things were the location and terrace. If you value the quality of the room I would recommend somewhere else, but for me it did the job.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thanks to şekir

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls, you can hear everything

    Superb view, great breakfast, very good location, great sercive

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Amazing city, fantastic people. Friendly and helpful hotel staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers need regrouting or bleacing of grout.

    Staff, breakfast, terrace with amazing views. Super friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location room
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lift not working. Stairs were steep. Bathroom was dated and needed an upgrade.

    Great location. Lovely breakfast terrace with view. Reception area full of boxes which didn't feel like a space where guests could sit and relax. Staff helpful when I left my headphones on checkout, They held them until someone could pick them up for me. Thank you to Selchuk for doing this for me. His customer service and communication is excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Great location and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit noisy as there is no door to the breakfast area on the top floor. We were one floor below so it was quite noisy from about 5 or 6am when the staff started with breakfast. But for two nights it was fine, so it's just a minor thing.

    The location was amazing and the staff were so friendly. The rooms were modest but clean, we didn't go to Istanbul to spend time in a room!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Fab 4 days in istanbul
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The entrance approach was under whelming particularly with suitcases . Clearer sign post at eyelevel from road would have helped. No natural light to rooms at 1st floor with windows frosted over

    The location was fantastic and the staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast on the roof was a great start to the day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    9.0
    Stunning view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are compact, but that’s a compromise worth making for the stunning view, central location and extremely good value for money.

    Great little hotel, comfortable rooms, quiet despite being in the heart of the old city, right next to Sultanahmet tram stop. Stunning view from rooftop cafe - at breakfast, throughout the day and especially in the evening at prayer call time. Just amazing - worth the cost of the room alone. Good mix of fare for breakfast buffet + freshly cooked omelette. SAKIR was a star - so helpful, kind and diligent. Definitely recommend it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Great location, amazing view from the terrace!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Window is facing a narrow alley, so there is not much of a view, but this was not a major issue. Would stay at this property again!

    Located in Sultanahmet - Istanbul`s Old town. Lots of places to eat and shop nearby. Major sights of Istanbul are just a short walk away. Amazing view over Istanbul from the terrace. Good breakfast. Free coffee and cookies served in the afternoon. Good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    A touch of Istanbul
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Situate near everything. Sure It was a good Surprise. The view from the terrace Is absolutely gorgeous. Reception absolutely helpful. Sure will be there next time in Istanbul

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    Gorgeous rooftop terrace and excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls are very thin and there was a large group of people in the room next to ours that kept us up all night every night. Not the property’s fault but nevertheless ruined our experience.

    Great location, with a gorgeous rooftop terrace to enjoy breakfast from. Friendly staff and great communication from the property from booking to stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

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