Since English is not widely spoken in Ankara, the fact that 2 of the hotel staff did so was a great help. In addition, they were extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. One escorted me to the subway in order to buy a multiple-use ticket (there is no information on this I could see, not even printed in Turkish within the Subway (underground railway) area. I would have had no chance of getting this without their help.
Many small shops/supermarkets nearby and the hotel is 50m from the subway entrance and the same from bus stops taking you all over Ankara.
I did plan to hire a car/ bike/ bicycle but was advised against it by the locals. Having travelled the roads and watched the driving by bus I can only say it was good advice! DO NOT be tempted to hire a car.
PS free wireless internet was a great bonus - don't expect to get GoogleMaps or YouTube while there, however, they appear to be blocked. [Visitor from New Zealand]