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5 Best Stays - Jordan
In our "5 Best Stays" articles, we highlight our picks of the accommodation which we really love in each of the categories. So, whether you are looking for a Sustainable option, Luxury, Boutique, Iconic or something a little more Quirky, we have some great properties for you to explore. Here's our pick of the best for a low season break in Jordan...
ICONIC
RITZ CARLTON, AMMAN
Perfect for the most discerning clientele, the Ritz Carlton takes Jordan’s luxury hotel scene to a whole new level. Opening in May 2022, this new hotel will feature 194 elegant guest rooms and 34 suites. With both indoor and outdoor pools, a huge spa, and its own hair salon, the property is designed to be light, contemporary, and super opulent - you’ll find sumptuous fabrics, fresh flowers, marble bathtubs and chandeliers throughout. https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/middle-east/amman
Ritz Carlton Amman
SUSTAINABLE
FEYNAN ECOLODGE, DANA BIOSPHERE RESERVE
If you’re imagining the perfect desert idyll, you’ll find it at the remote and magical Feynan Ecolodge. Jordan’s first ecolodge, there are just 26 rooms here, and the lodge is designed using the principles of the caravanserais on the ancient trading routes of the Middle East. Solar power is used to provide electricity, and Feynan’s remote location means it is perfect for star gazing. Because of the solar power there is enough electricity to light the bathrooms and a few of the public areas, but at night the rest of the hotel is lit up by hundreds of candles! Learn more: https://www.audleytravel.com/jordan/accommodation/feynan-lodge
Feynan Ecolodge
QUIRKY
BUBBLE LUXOTEL, PETRA
If you’ve ever seen The Martian with Matt Damon and fancy a few nights of otherworldly indulgence, you’ve found the place, but you won’t be required to grow your own potatoes! Located to the north of Petra and tucked away in a mars-like location, you’ll be accommodated in what can only be described as bubbles, with panoramic views of the landscape. There’s a bedroom (which has white panels for privacy) and attached living area with floor to bubble-ceiling transparency! You’ll also have your own jet pool and deck – it doesn’t get much better. Check out Bubble Luxotel: https://petrabubble.com
Bubble Luxotel, Petra
BOUTIQUE
MA’IN HOT SPRINGS, DEAD SEA
Just a short drive from the Dead Sea, and you’re transported into a paradise-like world of waterfalls and lush greenery, framed by mountains on both sides. Designed with Asian and Arabian influences, there’s cosy wooden furniture, beautiful pendant lights, and plenty of places to relax. Speaking of which, the jewel in the crown here is the spa. Fed by the hot springs which flow from a volcanic source, there are several waterfalls with pools at the bottom. Simply lounge beside the pool, swim, or indulge in a massage with waterfalls providing the most relaxing background soundtrack. Stay at Ma’in Hot Springs: http://www.mainhotsprings.jo
Ma'In Hot Springs
LUXURY
MOVENPICK, PETRA
When it comes to Petra, location is key – and it doesn’t get much better than this. The Movenpick is located right across from the entrance to the magical ancient city of Petra. The rooms are classically designed with traditional Jordanian touches; but the real highlights (apart from the location) are the shared spaces. There is a beautiful rooftop terrace with views across the valley, a restaurant and bar decorated intricate Arabesque marble and gold inlay, a marble-lined spa, and a lovely rooftop pool which (trust us) will be very welcome after a day of walking through the ancient city. https://www.movenpick.com/en/middle-east/jordan/petra/resort-petra.html
Movenpick Petra
