Title: International Hotel Ulaanbaatar - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # International Hotel Ulaanbaatar Hotel in Ulaanbaatar with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/2544a6e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Korean cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/0bf52f77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/bf61225d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/9fb87247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/a28bac19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies International Hotel Ulaanbaatar welcomes travelers downtown with daily manager's receptions and happy hour at Lila Restaurant. Guests can explore the vibrant city center or enjoy amenities like dry cleaning, luggage storage, free WiFi, and multilingual staff. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Bar - 24/7 front desk - Breakfast available - Laundry - Housekeeping - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 24 - Nov. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 25 - Nov. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=93001267&PinnedHotelID=93001267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Standard Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/54c5e24e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating LED TV - 172 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/4695e365.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating LED TV - 237 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/cabb31ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating LED TV - 280 sq ft - City view - Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ![Family Apartment | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/7d731ce5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating LED TV - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Mountain view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ![Luxury Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/05586d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Suite ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Private indoor hot tub Air conditioning Heating - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93010000/93001300/93001267/87a80280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, City View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Soundproofed Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Heating LED TV - 344 sq ft - 1 bedroom - City view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUlaanbaatar-Hotels-International-Hotel-Ulaanbaatar.h93001267.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUlaanbaatar-Hotels-International-Hotel-Ulaanbaatar.h93001267.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C47.91720%2C106.94295&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bdjpdG2vBIXu1vkTDL7lsNq2C04=) Ikh Toiruu Road, 15 khoroo, Bayanzurkh, 64, Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, 11000 #### What's nearby - Ulaanbaatar City Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Sükhbaatar Square - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - National University of Mongolia - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Terelj National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Mongolia National Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km #### Getting around - Ulaanbaatar Station - 21 min drive - Ulaanbaatar (UBN-Chinggis Khaan Intl.) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace - ‬4 min walk - ‪Papa Cafe - ‬4 min walk - ‪Hazara North Indian Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪Cup Chicken - ‬4 min walk - ‪Anu Ujin - ‬5 min walk ## About this property ### International Hotel Ulaanbaatar Hotel located in Downtown Ulaanbaatar A grocery/convenience store, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at International Hotel Ulaanbaatar. The on-site family restaurant, Lila Restaurant, features Korean cuisine and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Continental breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop - ATM/banking services, an elevator, and concierge services - A water dispenser, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 64 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers - 41-inch LED TVs with premium channels - Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78470000/78466600/78466586/945292f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Millennium Plaza Hotel Downtown Ulaanbaatar - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.4 Very good 61 reviews CA $92 CA $108 total includes taxes & fees Nov 25 - Nov 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=78466586&PinnedHotelID=78466586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Coffee shop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107200000/107194100/107194099/e683c1da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ulaanbaatar Hotel Downtown Ulaanbaatar - Parking included - Free WiFi - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Food and drink - Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Free daily manager's reception ### Restaurants on site - Lila Restaurant ### Things to do - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Grocery/convenience store - High chair - Laundry facilities - Separate in-room dining area - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Grocery/convenience store - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Water dispenser ### 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 ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 1 accessible parking space - Elevator (40 inch wide door) - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high) - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Down comforter ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 41-inch LED TV with premium cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Separate dining area - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Electrical adapters - Heating - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone - Separate sitting area - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 4 for children - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per day - Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 Cashless transactions are available Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar International Hotel Ulaanbaatar Hotel International Hotel Ulaanbaatar Ulaanbaatar International Hotel Ulaanbaatar Hotel Ulaanbaatar ## Frequently asked questions ### Is International Hotel Ulaanbaatar pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at International Hotel Ulaanbaatar? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at International Hotel Ulaanbaatar? > Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is International Hotel Ulaanbaatar located? > Located in Downtown Ulaanbaatar, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of International Intellectual Museum and Ulaanbaatar City Museum. Dunjingarav Shopping Mall and Lenin Statue are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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