Location
This excellent, luxury hotel was built in an Oriental style by the award-winning architect, Rasem Badran, and lies just 300 m from the cliff-top town of Petra. Enjoying fantastic views out over the northern part of the Great Rift Valley, this hotel lies some 220 km from Amman and about 100 km from Aqaba to which there are good bus connections (nearest stop lies just a short distance from the hotel).
Facilities
The hotel has 183 rooms and 30 suites, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. Check-in and check-out are possible at any time at the 24-hour reception desk. A safe, a currency exchange service, room service, a laundry service, a conference room, a business centre and a coin-operated laundry are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. There are also a number of shops that make for great strolling and browsing. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park.
Rooms
Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. A balcony is included as standard in some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 35 non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. Refreshing drinks at the pool bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub offer the perfect way to unwind. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sun terrace. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, table tennis and billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a steam bath, massage treatments and a solarium. Subject to charge: a beauty salon.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a breakfast room, a café, a bar and a pub. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Special culinary options, such as diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.