Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
If you're just visiting the capital, then it's best to be based either in Jebel Amman, where
there's a range of top-end and midrange accommodation close to downtown; or in down-
town itself, where most of the budget options are located. The five-star hotels compete fa-
vourably with others in the region and represent reasonable value for money. The
midrange options include wi-fi, air-conditioning and satellite TV and are usually tucked
into quieter suburbs away from the noisy main streets. The budget hotels downtown vary
considerably in cleanliness and facilities but all those recommended here sport clean lin-
en, at least a fan, and friendly, experienced management. In addition, most can arrange on-
ward connections. All the hotels listed here include breakfast in their room rates unless
otherwise indicated.
DOWNTOWN
HOTEL
Jordan Tower Hotel$
( 4614161;
www.jordantoweramman.com
;
48 Hashemi St; male & female dm
JD9, s/d/tr with bathroom JD20/32/38; )
A wonderful new addition to downtown
accommodation, this warm and friendly hotel (probably the only no-smoking hotel in Am-
man) is run by a Jordanian man and his British wife. Rooms are bright and snug with flat-
screen TVs though the bathrooms are small. The location is a winner: you couldn't be
closer to the key sights without offering beds in the Forum! With a fantastic view of the
Roman amphitheatre from the roof terrace (where smokers can take a puff with impunity),
a cosy
majlis
designed as a place to relax on cushions in front of the TV, and a big, bright
and homely reception-cum-lounge area, this could be just the place to rest up for a few
days before the exertions of a trip around Jordan. The helpful, English-speaking manage-
ment can facilitate this with a number of popular day trips and transport options that start
from around JD15. All tours include English-speaking drivers and there are daily depar-
tures to the most popular destinations.
Palace Hotel$
( 4624326;
www.palacehotel.com.jo
; Al-Malek Faisal St; s/d/tr JD14/20/25, s/d/tr with
bathroom JD25/30/40; )
The Palace has offered good-value budget accommoda-
tion for many years and its location in the heart of King Faisal St can't be bettered. Some
of the basic, airy rooms even have tiny balconies from which to enjoy the bustle of down-
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