Hotel Kent Ani

Hotels
8.1 (248 reviews)
Bakircilar Cad. Hapi Mevki No:72 , Kars , TR

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent central location (near stations and sights)
Good/full breakfast buffet
Comfortable beds/acceptable price for many guests
Cons:
Repeated cleanliness issues (stained sheets, dirty showers, rooms not cleaned)
Smoking smell in some rooms
Basic/dated rooms and occasional plumbing/shower problems
Missing/broken in-room items (kettle, cups) and inconsistent housekeeping
Occasional parking confusion (reported both available and non-existent)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Multiple guests reported stained sheets, visibly dirty rooms, uncleaned showers/tiles and rooms not serviced during stay; smoking smell reported in several rooms.
Service
9.3
Consistently praised: friendly, helpful and attentive staff; owners/staff organised taxis, parking and provided good assistance to guests.
Location
9.4
Very central location noted repeatedly — close to train/bus stations, sights and restaurants; convenient for sightseeing and transport.
Room Quality
6.4
Mixed to negative: dated furniture, basic rooms, occasional plumbing/shower issues and reports of rooms being untidy or showing wear.
Amenities
7.2
Breakfast buffet praised, hot water reliable, but some rooms lacked basics (broken kettle, no cups/tea, water not replenished) and shower fixtures inconsistent.
Value for Money
8.1
Generally seen as acceptable or good value by several guests (one explicitly said price acceptable), balancing pros (location, service) against cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast repeatedly praised (several mentions of very good/best breakfast), though a few guests noted limited variety or average breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall positive guest experience driven by excellent location and very helpful staff, despite recurring cleanliness and some room-quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-15 01:39

Property Description

Central Location and Castle Views
Hotel Kent Ani, centrally located in Kars and less than 2 km from Kars Castle, offers rooms with stunning castle views. The wide windows in all rooms provide a picturesque setting, with some rooms featuring seating areas for relaxation.

Complimentary Services and Local Dining
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily buffet breakfast, and 24/7 lobby tea/coffee at Hotel Kent Ani. Benefit from discounts at nearby restaurants offering local dishes. Additionally, the hotel provides a free shuttle to Kars Bus Terminal for convenience.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
With amenities like heating, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, your comfort is ensured. Explore the ancient city of Ani, just 46 km away, or reach Kars Airport within 6 km easily. Book your stay at Hotel Kent Ani for a memorable experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: KSY

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 248 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 6.4
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Peter • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Very lovely room with a lovely host.

Cons:

The muezzin is quite loud and will wake you up. However, it's just for maybe 5 minutes.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Gueorgui • solo_traveller • gb
6
Overall good.
Pros:

Lovely staff, always to help.
The hotel is located very central.

Cons:

It didn’t find it clean enough.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Kadrush • solo_traveller • xk
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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mohammad • family_with_children • az
4
Pros:

Personal guler uzlu ve yardimci

Cons:

Fiyata gore kotu
Tam orta bir hotel

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly good value, central hotel, but bring your own blanket!
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff, good humoured about my mixup over dates. Very convenient central location. Good Internet

Cons:

Heating didn't work. None of the friendly staff really spoke English but that is eastern Turkey for you and I don't speak Turkish so...

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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SergeyDmitriew • family_with_children • ru
8
Pros:

В принципе нормальный номер, но уже подуставший. Завтрак шведский стол, но простой, без излишеств.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Desruol • solo_traveller • fr
3
correspond pas au attente, plumes d’oiseau dans la salle de bain
Pros:

la localisation par rapport à la gare de bus et de train
le personne bien veillant qui m’a renseigné sur les horaires de bus

Cons:

la chambre était sale il y avait des plumes d’oiseaux dans le lavabo et la salle de bain
ne correspondait pas au photo du site
la chaise était terriblement sale
pas d’eau chaude

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Vasilii • solo_traveller • am
7
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Dariusz • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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KIYOSHI • solo_traveller • jp
10
コスパよし
Pros:

スタッフが親切、アニ行きバス停まで連れて行ってくれた
早く出る時、朝食、7時から前の準備中でも、食べさせてくれた。地元チーズと蜂蜜とスープが美味

Cons:

きにはならなかったが、禁煙室はえらべなさそう

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Italo Mario • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Posizione centrale, si affaccia su una zona commerciale e davanti ai minareti della grande moschea di Kars(con le finestre chiuse non si sono sentiti gli adhan mattutini), a due passi dalle strade principali dove sono presenti tanti locali e ristoranti.

Personale super presente, disponibile e paziente(ad esempio ero sceso in ritardo per la raccolta degli ospiti per il viaggio ad Ani, la concierge ha tentato di trovare molte soluzioni alternative fino al ritorno del manager, il quale poi mi ha accompagnato di persona alla navetta)

Cons:

Odore di fumo per stanza e albergo. Consiglio di munirsi di frasario e/o traduttore che il personale parla solo Turco.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kseniya • couple • ru
1
Не рекомендую к проживанию, очень грязный номер, антисанитария.
Pros:

Вежливая девушка администратор на рецпшн. Это всё.

Cons:

Это был самый грязный номер в нашей жизни, в котором мы когда-либо жили. Фото говорят обо всем…
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Мы проехали на машине 5000 км и были очень уставшими, чтобы ругаться с администрацией и менять номер. Но то, с чем мы столкнулись, вызывает разочарование и ощущение неуважения администрации отеля к своим гостям. Вековая пыль ВЕЗДЕ, грязные окна, грязные пятна на постельном белье, чья-то жевательная резинка в тумбочке, в душевой кабине остатки грязи, её не мыли. На фото грязное полотенце с пятнами: это полотенце для ног, но оно черное не от наших ног, а от грязного пола, на который его положили. Также на полу лежали остатки фисташек, от бывших гостей. В номере не было полотенец и туалетной бумаги (принесли после того, как сходили на рецепшн и попросили дважды). В номере сильный запах никотина, прокурена вся мебель, подушки, одеяла. При заселении не уточнили - нам номер для курящих или нет. Отель с нежеланием принимает оплату по карте (только через «согласование с менеджером»). Перед отелем сложно припарковать автомобиль, все заставлено машинами. Пришлось долго крутиться, чтобы найти место.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sunset • solo_traveller • fr
8
Une bonne adresse !
Pros:

Hôtel bien situé, pratique pour accéder à la gare routière ou le château ou le centre ville ou l'arrêt de bus pour aller à Ani.
Le personnel est efficace pour aider les voyageurs et les renseigner.
Hall d'hôtel bien décoré et agréable.
Bonne boulangerie à une minute à pied de l'hôtel !

Cons:

Rien de spécial.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marian Cros • solo_traveller • tr
6
Pros:

Handy position and breakfast was ok.

Cons:

Very dated.Most rooms didn't have the advertised kettle.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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JR • couple • es
8
Hotel con cierto encanto en el centro de la ciudad
Pros:

Bonito edificio antiguo con cierto encanto en el centro de la ciudad. Parking gratuito. Puedes acercarte a pie a los sitios más interesantes de la ciudad. Desayuno correcto.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • ru
5
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Gerhard • couple • de
9
Good hotel with fair price
Pros:

Nice room, and very kindly stuff and owner. Very helpful for everything on tours and information

Cons:

No water cooker in room.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Dogukan • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
10
If you take the Dogu Express to Kars, make this the hotel you stay at. The breakfast was WONDERFUL!!
Pros:

The man at the front desk was VERY nice. The train from Ankara arrived VERY late and he was there waiting with a smile. I only stayed one night, but slept really well, had a fantastic hot shower and the breakfast was PHENOMENAL. Overall, I would book again if I ever return to Kars. Thank You.

Cons:

Nothing to complain about. Everything met or exceeded my expectation!

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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KAZUE • solo_traveller • jp
8
立地が良くリーズナブルなホテル
Pros:

立地が良く、Ani遺跡に行くためのバス停も近く、レストランやお店も徒歩圏内です。ホテルの設備は古いですが、滞在中に不便はありませんでした。またスタッフの対応も良かったです。チェックイン時間より早く着いてしまい、部屋の清掃が終わっていなかったのですが、すぐに対応していただき助かりました。

Cons:

特にありません。

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee