Travel Reference
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LOWER WADI MUSA
The following hotels are located at the bottom end of town, within walking distance to the
entrance to Petra.
Mövenpick Hotel$$$
( 2157111;
www.moevenpick-hotels.com
; s/d JD155/170; )
This beauti-
fully crafted Arabian-style hotel, 100m from the entrance to Petra, is worth a visit simply
to admire the inlaid furniture, marble fountains, wooden screens and brass salvers. Petals
are floated daily in the jardinière, a roaring fire welcomes winter residents to the Burck-
hardt Library (a lounge on the upper floor) and there's a pleasant ambience on the roof
garden in summer. As the hotel is in the bottom of the valley, there are no views but the
large and super-luxurious rooms all have huge windows regardless. The buffet breakfast
and dinner are exceptional.
HOTEL
Petra Moon Hotel$$
( 2156220;
www.petramoonhotel.com
;
s/d/tr JD60/70/90; )
Behind the
Mövenpick Hotel, this friendly establishment is run by two brothers, who have poured
major investment into this once modest hotel, transforming it into a luxurious complex of
modern rooms, sumptuous bathrooms, and a rooftop swimming pool and barbecue area
with splendid sunset views. The now-elegant pillared foyer remains a great meeting point
for visitors to Petra, and readers' letters indicate that this is fast becoming the hotel of
choice.
HOTEL
Petra Palace Hotel$$$
( 2156723;
www.petrapalace.com.jo
;
s/d/tr JD90/ 120/165; )
Located on
the main street, 500m from the entrance to Petra, this attractive and well-established hotel
- with its palm-tree entrance, big bright foyer and helpful management - is an excellent
choice. A whole suite of new rooms opens on to the outdoor swimming pool. The lively
bar and restaurant are also drawcards. Up to 30% discounts are available in the low sea-
son. This establishment also runs the Rock Camp near Little Petra.
HOTEL
Crowne Plaza Resort Hotel$$$
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