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Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Ankara City Center with 2 restaurants
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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Exterior
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Living room
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed
Grand Suite, 1 King Bed
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
Noktali Sokak No 1, Kavaklidere, Ankara, Ankara, 06700
  • Karum Shopping Mall
    3 min walk
  • Arjantin Street
    4 min walk
  • Kugulu Park
    8 min walk
  • Ankara (ESB-Esenboga)
    42 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Premium bedding
  • 110 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Sofa bed - queen
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ankara

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara places you in the centre of Ankara, connected to the convention centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Karum Shopping Mall and Arjantin Street. Highlights at this luxury hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .A pampering day can include Swedish massages and sports massages along with reflexology and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Solfege, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, outdoor tennis court and sauna. 14779 square feet (1373 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a children's swimming pool and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .You'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Kizilay Square and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Anitkabir with a stay at this 5-property class Ankara City Center hotel.

What's nearby

  • Kugulu Park - 8 min walk
  • Tunali Hilmi Caddesi - 10 min walk
  • Embassy of the United States - 2 min drive
  • Kizilay Square - 3 min drive
  • Anitkabir - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • 15 Temmuz Kizilay Millî Irade Station - 3 min drive
  • Millî Kutuphane Station - 5 min drive
  • Ankara (ESB-Esenboga) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sheraton Lobby Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nusr. Et Steakhouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafemiz - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dr. Tea Co. - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara

Luxury hotel connected to the convention centre in Ankara City Center with 2 restaurants
Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara offers its guests a kids' pool, an indoor pool, an outdoor tennis court, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 14779 square feet (1373 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A sauna, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Ankara hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 14779 sq ft of conference space
  • 1373 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2011
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara offers 91 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include dressing gowns, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Ankara hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include sports massages, Swedish massages and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, German, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: TRY 220 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Scalini Cafe
  • Solfege

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (14,779 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub (110 centimetre high)
  • Grab bar near toilet (72 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (110 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Rooftop garden
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 12 2024 to October 14 2024 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 300.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately TRY 220 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 300.0 per night

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

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 3415

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay 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.

Property is also known as

Lugal Ankara
Lugal Luxury Collection
Lugal Luxury Collection Ankara
Lugal Luxury Collection Hotel
Lugal Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara
Lugal A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara
Lugal, A Collection Ankara
Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara Hotel
Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara Ankara
Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara Hotel Ankara

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

As of 15 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara on 15 Dec 2024 start from NZ$335.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like Swedish massages.

Does Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara have a pool?

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara features a health club, an indoor pool and a steam room. All guestrooms come with premium bedding, 24-hour room service and espresso makers.

What makes Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara.

Is Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and children's meals, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara is a hit with families.

Does Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara serve breakfast?

Yeah, full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

No, Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lugal, A Luxury Collection Hotel Ankara Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 89 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cenk

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Rye Brook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Lugal is a high end property with a luxurious boutique feeling that I truly appreciated, It is not the first time I stay there and I now feel home each time i stay at the Lugal.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a fantastic place to stay with a relaxed and calm atmosphere. All the staff are great and offer help without any hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rahil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ISIL

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ozgur

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay as usual.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff we interacted with were incredibly attentive and friendly. We had no issues whatsoever.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Avsin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free late check out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paata

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay in Ankara
The staff are wonderful. They gave me an upgrade to a suite since it was available. everyone was super polite and super helpful. very clean. nicely located and walkable to shops and cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

S. MASOOD

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rosemary Makan Celine Hossein
Such a lovely & pleasant stay. Absolutely clean, especially during the pandemic with a baby & couldn’t feel safer. Excellent location with access to everything that you can imagine with an absolutely safe feeling. The staff was very respectively helpful 24/7. Their English was very fluent & they were extremely helpful in all matters; we had no problem at all. Would recommend anybody to this lovely unique hotel with a private & luxury experience. Definitely would come straight back to this beautiful hotel again with no doubt about it. Thank you so much & can’t wait to come back & see them all again. In one word, Excellent!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is falsely advertised. We were sold a suite we received a room I wouldn’t allow my dogs to stay in. The staff could not understand what our problem with a room could be from being dirty to the linen to the towels to the dirty bathroom to the shabby dirty coffee stained carpets. This was meant to be the luxury part of the Sheraton Hotel In Ankara that it is connected too sadly it was more like the Ibis version. We ordered room service and both were mysteriously going to the bathroom often the next day. We got stuck between what they class as a “spa” and the hotel elevator for 20 minutes because the key system supposedly has problems near cellphones in 2021. An experience would not be justice for this hotel maybe a nightmare but it would be being kind. Stay clear of this hotel is the politest tip I can give to any traveller. (This hotel upset us that much that we decided to give feedback for a change)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

AMNON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was good especially the kindness of the staff
Amazing stay, very kind staff, good evening lounge, during COVID 19 the swimming pool was closed but this is understood.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

umut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and friendly. Suite rooms were quite nice. We visited the hotel in Covid times meaning some of the amenities were not available. Overall very good and comfortable but a bit on the pricey side.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

AMNON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in all aspects
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Metin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not worth the extra rate! Total disappointment!
Total disappointment! A boutique style lixury hotel where you pay 50% more than her parent 5 star hotel does not change sheets and replace amenities; even if you asked for it. They swicthed off AC and suggested I open the windows. Sir, get back to your hotel school and come back refreshed! Pathetic! Embarrasing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury hotel attached to the Sheraton, but much quieter. The famous Nusrat Steak house is infront of the hotel, which was a very good.