I love that there's a distinction between CIP and VIP at Esenboga in Ankara, which is kinda…read morehilarious but it's true. Basically letting you know that you're only commercially important because you have money/airline points and not very important. Regardless, directions to CIP are fairly straightforward but you really gotta follow the signs, some of which might seem a bit confusing though if you mess it up you can always do another loop without much time loss since the airport isn't too big. The parking lot in front of CIP lounge is not the cheapest but I guess it's average for Turkey. It's free I think for the first 10 mins or so, so if someone is just dropping you off then it shouldn't be an issue. It's always quite busy and filled with cars but we've never had an issue finding a spot before. There's no place to sit inside before security, which is literally right at the entrance when you walk in. There are some spots to sit outside if you're early and want to spend a bit more time with loved ones before saying goodbye. Once through security there's plenty of seating available. With COVID they put signs on certain seats in an effort to block them and ensure 6 feet distance between guests. They used to have an OK selection of drinks, food but again with COVID they'd made a few changes and only available options were now in cans/plastic bottles for drinks and individually wrapped/packaged for food. Which sucks in terms of selection but obviously is really good in terms of safety/cleanliness. Bathrooms are clean so that's always a plus. The best part about Turkish airport lounges for business/first class is you don't have to worry about walking to your gate ever because they will take you there directly by bus. It's awesome. They announce flight numbers and city when the bus for that specific flight comes by the lounge. You hop on the bus and are directly taken to your plane - not even the gate. If traveling business or first class would definitely recommend just waiting here instead of at the gate.

Although Ankara has been "planned" quite terribly under the current mayor, if you do want to spend…read moresome time up in the clouds in a place reminiscent of Top of the Hub at Prudential, Boston or the top floor of the Marriott in Downtown San Francisco, this is the place to be. Friendly staff that are mostly graduates of Bilkent University's Department of Tourism and Hotel Management. Harun is an excellent server and bar tender.

Great accommodations! Attentive and friendly staff anticipates the needs of guests! Beautiful and…read morerelaxing spa!