Aqaba
This Hilton franchise has become an instant Aqaba landmark, if only for its location. Rooms and service are of the expected high standard, though the…
Must-see hotels in Jordan
Dana
A warm welcome is assured at this hotel, run by the Sons of Dana, a local tourism cooperative. Deservedly popular, and the oldest established hotel in…
Amman
An enormous complex with hundreds of rooms and suites as well as restaurants, bars, clubs, swimming pools and its own mall, the Grand Hyatt is truly a…
Aqaba
Set back from the Corniche you can sit in bed at this slick hotel and enjoy the sea views. Some rooms are an odd shape, but the furnishings and stone trim…
Amman
Halfway between Jebel Amman and downtown (so you'll keep fit), this hotel has big rooms that have been recently renovated to very welcome effect. There’s…
International Arab Divers Village
Jordan
Up the hill from the coast and with great views across the Gulf of Aqaba from the rooftop terrace, this homely establishment attracts those with a serious…
Aqaba
An excellent midrange hotel with a great location close to all the action. Rooms are generously sized and well kept, and those at the front have pleasant…
Aqaba
Unpretentious but reliable hotel just off the main thoroughfare in Aqaba, with helpful staff and comfortable spotless rooms. Rooms facing the side street…
Little Petra
A 10-minute walk from Little Petra (signposted off the approach road), this camp is in Siq Al Amti, hidden in a spectacular amphitheatre of sand and hills…
Little Petra
Signposted along a track off the road to Little Petra and tucked discreetly into a hillside, this relaxed and good-value camp looks particularly magical…
Dana
Perched at the edge of an escarpment, this wonderful camp is run by a hospitable local who knows the area ‘because’, he says, ‘it runs in my blood’. The…
Dana
Free transfers to/from the main road, a quirky warren of small, unheated rooms called ‘Flying Carpet’ and 'Crazy Camel', leafy courtyards, a majlis (Arab…
Amman
Under new management in 2017, this stylish new hotel occupies a good spot in the downtown scene. Rooms are well-finished in crisp white with good fittings…
Jerash
The only hotel in Jerash boasts a spectacular location overlooking Hadrian’s Arch. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terraces, boasting a panoramic view…
Amman
This huge drum of a hotel is an Ammani landmark, especially at night when it's lit by a coloured light show. A favourite of visiting sheikhs and…
Jordan
This B&B has lovely rural views from a shared guest lounge, and the comfortable rooms have plenty of country-style flourishes. It’s a good place to relax…
Wadi Musa
This new hotel, whose owner has worked in Italy, reveals a European character in its choice of black-and-white decor. Surprisingly for the region, there…
Jordan
This is a handy option for an early morning visit to the castle, as it's located just 1km down the road. There’s a comfortable lounge area in the foyer,…
Wadi Musa
Located some way out of town, this hotel features large rooms with sunset views, and an attractive lobby and restaurant (buffet lunch or dinner JD10) with…
Wadi Musa
This newly renovated hotel has luxurious rooms, decked in stylish stone tiles with split ceilings and marble sinks in the bathrooms – almost boutique for…
Madaba
Don't be put off by the slightly dusty lobby; this central hotel has cosy, modern rooms, many with balconies. The hotel has been designed with ecofriendly…
Wadi Musa
Located 500m from the entrance to Petra, this attractive and well-established hotel, with its palm-tree entrance, big bright foyer and helpful management,…
Amman
Formerly the Heritage Hotel, Jabal Amman offers convenient accommodation just off the amenities of Rainbow St. Compact, subtle and modern, it's a useful…
Wadi Musa
Popular with European tour groups, this hotel was designed for the package tourist with its cavernous corridors, unsubtle touches and an abandoned ship…
Wadi Musa
The rooms at this hotel are decked out with thick carpets and some have balconies with good views over the town and surrounding landscape. There's a…
Amman
Popular budget hotel in downtown Amman. Rooms are pretty basic (wi-fi is only in the common areas), and things could be cleaner, but the fridges are a…
Amman
This long-standing shoestring option has basic and quite dark rooms and a bit of a grungy entrance, but there’s a big bright lounge area that acts as a…
Jordan
This hotel, with a spectacular view of the castle, has some lovely features including a stylish lounge around a central gas fire. The rooms are simple but…
Madaba
This well-kept, central, family-run hotel has bright and spacious rooms. Some have balconies overlooking lively Yarmouk St, but windows are double glazed,…
Wadi Rum
A well-run midrange camp with hot showers, lots of snug seating areas and good buffets, this camp is popular with tour groups, especially as it’s easily…
Amman
The Toledo offers a quality experience on the cusp of the top-end sector, even more so since the hotel got a complete refit in 2015. Modern rooms with…
Aqaba
Spreadeagled across the main road, this stylish hotel has a palatial interior decorated with mosaics and Moroccan lamps. The huge pool and beach complex…
Dead Sea
This excellent resort with a series of epic pools stretching down to the beach will appeal to families, as its access to the Dead Sea is quicker and…
Karak
This homely family-run establishment has plenty of personality. Each of the nine rooms is unique, with quirky decoration. Unexpectedly, stairs lead to a…
Wadi Musa
On a hill at the bottom of Wadi Musa, near the entrance to Petra, this hotel with its distinctive pink exterior features modern rooms, big bathrooms and a…
Madaba
With grand views of St George’s Church and beyond, this family-run hotel couldn’t be more central. The prize draw, apart from the welcome, is the glorious…
Amman
In the leafy Jebel Lweibdeh area, the cosy B&B-style Canary feels a million miles from the chaos of downtown. The rooms are more comfortable than…
Jordan
This busy little hotel boasts a gorgeous garden terrace of flowering jasmine, grapevines and roses – enjoying your meals here will be a highlight of your…
Madaba
Reopened in 2016 after a complete refurbishment and under new management, this central hotel punches well above its price range, with modern, comfortable…
Dead Sea
The Crowne Plaza feels more like a small town, with several blocks of rooms circled around the immense central pool area and great facilities for kids…
