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the most expensive on the block, there is an aged grace here not found at other top-end
properties. A great favourite for local weddings, complete with traditional drumming, and
with excellent Jordanian and Lebanese restaurants, and quality craft and antique shops,
this is as good a place as any for an introduction to local city culture.
Caravan Hotel$
( 5661195; caravan@go.com.jo; Al-Ma'moun St; s/d/tr/q JD22/28/33/38; )
Almost
opposite the King Abdullah Mosque, the Caravan Hotel is something of a travellers' insti-
tution with a quiet side street location near downtown. The big clean rooms have a bright
aspect and en-suite toilets and showers. If you detect a family-feel to this friendly hotel,
that is because it's very much a family affair. The owner, Abu Charl, is the father of the
owner of the ever-popular Mariam Hotel in Madaba. With 45 years experience helping
travellers, the Caravan also offers a comprehensive transport service with English-speak-
ing drivers. It costs JD3 for a taxi to the north bus station.
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Hisham Hotel$$
( 4644028;
www.hishamhotel.com.jo
;
Mithqal al-Fayez St; s/d from JD65/76;
)
This delightful hotel in a leafy embassy district of Jebel Amman is an excellent choice if
you're looking for a hotel removed from the hustle and bustle of the city while still within
easy reach of downtown. The rooms are comfortable with flat-screen TVs and minibars,
and are brought to life with small, personal touches. The family atmosphere, attractive de-
cor and convivial Seven Barrels bar make this a frequent haunt of discerning travellers.
Toledo Hotel$$
( 4657777;
www.toledohotel.jo
; Umayyah bin Abd Shams St; s/d/tr from JD70/80/90;
)
The Moorish-style Toledo offers a quality experience on the cusp of the top-
end sector. Modern rooms with soft and subdued lighting boast business-friendly amenit-
ies, and the bathrooms are pleasingly spacious. The big draw of the hotel, however, is the
ornate foyer with its Moroccan-style tiles and keyhole arches and free wi-fi access.
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Hotel Le Royal$$$
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