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Landmark 1966 property reopens under IHG flag
InterContinental Grand Ankara has opened in Türkiye, marking IHG Hotels & Resorts’ brand expansion in the country’s capital. The opening follows an extensive transformation of the former Grand Ankara Hotel, which originally launched in 1966.
Located in Ankara’s diplomatic and business district, the hotel offers proximity to landmarks including the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Anıtkabir and Ankara Castle, while Esenboğa Airport (ESB) is a 40-minute drive away.
The property features 342 rooms and suites, alongside Luxury Apartment Suites designed for extended stays, complete with fully equipped kitchens and expansive living spaces.
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Dining venues include LOQQANTA 06, led by Gault&Millau award-winner Chef Emre İnanır, and The Lobby Bar. Wellness is anchored by a 1,500-square-metre spa featuring indoor-outdoor pools, while event facilities include three ballrooms for up to 1,200 guests and 15 meeting rooms.
Ufuk Demir, General Manager of InterContinental Grand Ankara, said: “We aim to position InterContinental Grand Ankara not only as a place to stay, but as a destination that captures the rhythm of the city and becomes a reference point for gastronomy and social life.”
The property becomes the second InterContinental hotel in Türkiye, joining InterContinental Istanbul. Globally, the brand operates more than 240 hotels across 70 countries. Recent additions include InterContinental The Red Sea Resort on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island, which opened in 2025.
IHG is also set to debut its luxury lifestyle brand Kimpton in Dubai in 2026, with a new hotel in Business Bay offering access to key landmarks, including Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.
For more information, visit ihg.com