JD. 2,5 per person. (Jordanian dinars)
Unique Qualities: Accomodation in Jordan is pricier than in Egypt or Syria, and even budget places can be as expensive as mid range places in Egypt (like Dahab) or Hama (Syria). Anyway, in Amman I stayed at GRAND HOTEL BAGHDAD where a spacious room with a small balcony costed JD. 2,50 per person (US$3,60). No rooms have private bathroom, but the shared ones are acceptable and clean, hot water is reliable an all-day round and there's the possibility to use the kitchen to cook oneself (anyway, I always carry an MSR multifuel stove). The hotel was undergoing a general refurbishment, as the new owner (Osama) wanted to promote it as a traveller's budget hotel with good quality. There were rooms looking at inner alleyways at JD.2 per person. The management and personnel were extremely friendly and helpful, and being there was a real joy, as I had the opportunity to meet several Palestinians, Syrians and even a family of Iraqi refugees on their way to Sweden. We shared several nights looking at the TV news when combats between Israelis and Palestinians were at their height (March 2002), and seeing their reactions and opinions was unusual and interesting. For a South American like me, it was a real privilege to get that first hand impressions while sipping a tea. My stay there was a very nice experience, both with the hotel staff as well as with Middle Eastern guests.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Directions: Grand Hotel Baghdad is on Al-Malek Faisal street, close to the somewhat unfriendly (maybe they had a bad day,but...) Venecia Hotel and right across the street from Sabbagh Pharmacy. A taxi there from
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on Aug 26, 2002
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