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Run by one of the most creative managements around, the Howard Johnson has turned into a social hotspot for affluent west-Ammanites, largely because of the Vinaigrette, its ultracool salad and sushi bar, and Nai, its underground Moroccan-style mezze bar. The hotel rooms are elegant, comfortable and kitted out with all that a businessperson or diplomat in town for a couple of days might need although the lack of any gym facilities is a minus.
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The Grand Hyatt Hotel stands in the shadow of Amman’s ‘twin towers’ (the Zara Expo Centre). From the exquisite chandeliers hanging down over the lobby to the Salam Kana’an paintings lining the corridors between the rooms, no expense has been spared to make this one of Amman’s smartest hotels. The variety of restaurants (Mediterranean, Arabic, Asian) and nightspots are on a par with any in the Middle East, but it’s taking a swim at dusk in the first-floor swimming pool with the huge floor-to-ceiling window that leaves all of Amman shimmering before you that really makes the experience.
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Jordan’s first five-star hotel and still a trendsetter and a major meeting place for the city with one of the busiest lobbies, day and night. The InterContinental has always been the first choice for journalists and international media covering events in the region and since the upsurge of business with Iraq, it has also positioned itself successfully as a serious business hotel and was the first hotel in Amman to offer wi-fi. Its three main restaurants, Indu (Asian fusion), Cinco de Mayo (Mexican), and Burj Al Hamam (Lebanese) are all either new or refurbished and offer topquality food.
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Located in the heart of Shmeisani, the hotel was built in 1987 but given a major facelift a couple of years ago when it hosted an Arab League Summit, so the meeting and conference areas are now top notch, it has meeting rooms that will seat up to 1,500 people and a press centre. No need to worry about what to eat as the hotel has nine restaurants it can serve up anything from international cuisine, sushi and Chinese to Latin American and Lebanese. Nightlife is catered for with Brews Night Club and a couple of bars. The pool and gym will satisfy fitness fanatics.
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The Four Seasons hotel chain likes to put itself at the top of the luxury chain and its Amman property is no exception. Located between the prestigious Sweifieh residential area and the Shmeisani financial district, every detail of the Four Seasons has been carefully tailored to create a general air of suave sophistication. The lobby floral displays alone are worth a visit and have set a trend among Amman’s five star hotel properties. The full-service spa combines nicely with the outdoor pool to take full advantage of the hotel’s dramatic hilltop location and presents a breathtaking view of the surrounding cityscape.
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