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About the Hotel

Ankawa Main Road, Mar Yousif Str, Darga Roundabout, Erbil, Iraq, 0
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Close to Syriac Heritage Museum
Great
8.1
/10
4.7
4.1
/5

Featuring a deck and an indoor pool, the 5-star Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa Erbil lies 3.2 km from the Jalil Khayat Mosque. Located a few steps from the Syriac Heritage Museum, the hotel has an à la carte restaurant as well as a sauna and a sundeck onsite.

Location

You'll need 10-minute drive to Erbil International airport. Plus the Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa Erbil is about 10 minutes by car from the Sami Abdulrahman Park.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Hadiab Park, located 0.6 km away. There is the ancient Citadel of Erbil 15 minutes by car from this business hotel.

Rooms

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa has 95 rooms, comprising a balcony and a sitting area. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, along with a mini fridge bar, tea and coffee making equipment, are offered. Bedrooms come with extra long beds or couch beds. Bathrooms, equipped with a bidet, a roll-in shower, and a separate toilet, also feature hair dryers and dressing gowns. Staying at this accommodation, guests can enjoy views of the garden.

Eat & Drink

Kemanci Meyhane restaurant offers Turkish cuisine while Queen serves the best Italian cuisine. A poolside bar is available on site. You can visit a restaurant situated close by and taste Mediterranean cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Guests can benefit from a traditional Hammam, a Jacuzzi, and locker rooms at the Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa. There is a fitness area at this Erbil hotel. A meeting room and a business centre with conference facilities and a laptop safe are available for those travelling for business.

Must-do experiences

  • Savor the traditional kebab at Tigris Restaurant for an authentic taste.
  • Visit the Erbil Citadel, a UNESCO site, for stunning city views.
  • Explore the vibrant Qaysari Bazaar for local crafts and spices.
  • Don't miss the Kurdish Heritage Museum for unique cultural insights.
  • Try the sweet baklava at Kebab Street for a delightful treat.
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Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Twin Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
295 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Suite
2 persons
540 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.1/10Review score

General

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard tables
  • Aerobics

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair
  • Children's menu
  • Kids club

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Ankawa Royal Hotel & Spa Location

Ankawa Main Road, Mar Yousif Str, Darga Roundabout, Erbil, Iraq, 0
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Ankawa Main Road, Mar Yousif Str, Darga Roundabout, Erbil, Iraq, 0
Nearby
Museum
Syriac Heritage Museum
1700 ft
Restaurants
Shawarma Corner
1800 ft
Ainkawa Opposite to American Consulate
Fuul W Hummus
2800 ft
Ainkawa
Getting around
City Centre
Erbil8 min  ·  3.0 mi
Airports
Erbil International (EBL)11 min  ·  4.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:30-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Breakfast
At the hotel Ankawa Royal & Spa guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi
Number of floors:
7
Number of rooms:
95

Reviews and Ratings

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Review score
Based on 76 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
87%
Recommend
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
8.1/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Location
8.5/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 258 reviews
8.1/10
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