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Starwood To Open Petra-Inspired W Amman In 2016

ASchechter — 2012-12-11T09:47:05-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/61268/Amman_Hotel_Starwood.jpg" class="top">Though Amman, the bustling, sprawling capital of Jordan, has plenty to offer in the way of sightseeing, cafes, outdoor markets, and shops, it's never exactly dazzled in the hotel department. Sure, a few upscale options exist (<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2012/7/18/33043/1208/hotels/What_Is_This_At_Le_Royal_Hotel_In_Amman%3F">Le Royal Amman</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/intercontinental%20hotels">InterContinental Amman</a>, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/four%20seasons%20hotels">Four Seasons Amman</a>), but many are outdated and have difficulty attracting a younger, more discerning clientele. But that might be about to change, with the announcement yesterday of a 280-room <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/w%20hotels">W Amman</a>, set to open in 2016. According to <a href="http://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/15886-contractor-on-board-for-starwoods-w-amman/">HotelierMiddleEast</a>, work is scheduled to begin soon on the 36-storey, mixed-use tower. While the exact location in Amman is unknown, we're told the hotel will sit above eight levels of offices and high-end

The Biggest Attraction At Dana Guest House in Jordan? Killer Sunset Views

ASchechter — 2012-07-23T13:48:09-05:00

Recognized in 1994 as the country's first government-protected natural site, the Dana Biosphere Reserve is one of Jordan's most scenic, and sought-after, desert hideaways. And when it comes to lodging, you can't do much better than the Dana Guest House, located right in the heart of Dana village, overlooking Wadi Dana.

Though it's finishing up renovations that will double the number of available rooms, there are currently only nine rooms that make up the entire hotel.

Small, simple rooms with wrought-iron bed frames, a vanity, and a nightstand. But taking in the view at sunset from one of the private balconies allotted to each room has to be one of the most satisfying features about the place.

What Is This At Le Royal Hotel In Amman?

ASchechter — 2012-07-18T09:16:09-05:00

Le Royal Amman, which happens to be the second-tallest building in the whole city, has been catering to the wealthy and well-to-do of Jordan's capital since it opened in 2002. From the lobby, a 3-story boutique retail outlet, 3 cinemas, and 10 restaurants provide plenty of distraction, but there's also some stuff worth seeing inside the rooms.

Like this decadent bathroom feature, found in one of the hotel's two Royal Suites.

Stay At Petra Guest House, Drink A Beer At The World's Oldest Bar

ASchechter — 2012-07-16T09:01:17-05:00

One of the higher-end hotels located in Jordan's most-visited destination, the Petra Guest House has a few key amenities that keep tourists filing back year after year: private chalets, air conditioning and, of course, proximity to the ancient site itself.

But adjacent to the lobby sits Cave Bar, which claims to be the oldest bar in the world.

If It Actually Gets Built, The Star Trek Theme Resort Will Be the Ultimate Geek Hotel

juliana — 2011-08-04T16:50:55-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/startrekthemeresort.jpg" class="top"> Sorry Vegas, in a few years, no one will be holding their Star Trek conventions in your town anymore. No, instead they will beam themselves to the new Star Trek Theme Resort being built in Jordan. <a href="http://www.hotelsmag.com/MembersOnly/webNews/details.aspx?item=25663">Hotels Mag</a> reports that construction on the $1.5 billion theme park and resort will start early next year and when it's completed in 2014 will include four hotels. Four! Details are scant on what else the project, known as the Red Sea Astrarium, will include but there is mention of a Star Trek-themed "space-flight adventure." Also King Abdullah II is apparently a Trekkie, having made a cameo appearance on Star Trek: Voyager in 1995. Ahh...so that's what it's going to