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( 5517280;
www.oceanhotel.com.jo
;
Shatt al-Arab St, Umm Utheima; s/d from JD77/
100; )
Located in the western suburbs, far from the hustle and bustle of the down-
town area, the Ocean Hotel is a good choice if you want peace and quiet and a flavour of
everyday life in the capital - on the wealthy side of town. The best way to get here is by
taxi. Rooms are warm and inviting as opposed to chic and luxurious but the opulent lobby
with its oriental carpets lifts the hotel into the top-end category. Wi-fi is available for JD3
per hour or JD10 per day. The hotel encompasses the cavernous, almost legendary Diwan
al-Sultan Ibrahim Restaurant, regarded as one of the best Lebanese dining venues in the
capital.
Le Meridien$$$
HOTEL
( 5696511;
www.lemeridien.com
; Al-Malekah Noor St, Shmeisani; r from JD120;
)
For those vital first impressions, the Le Meridien is grand and stylish. While it
primarily targets business travellers, the hotel is considerably more affordable than the
competition, yet still manages to win guests over with its flawless rooms and world-class
service. Like other hotels in this up-market category, the Meridien has a private gym,
swimming pools and health spa.
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Eating
Amman has a wide range of eating options, with budget places concentrated in downtown,
while the more upmarket restaurants serving Arab and international cuisine are concen-
trated in Jebel Amman, Shmeisani and the western suburbs. If you fancy taking the local
approach to choosing a dinner venue, then promenade Rainbow St in Jebel Amman, Cul-
