On a hill in north Jordan and other Jordan Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

There's no hotel at all in Jerash, but check out the Olive Branch Hotel - probably the best hotel in north Jordan. It's 5 kms from Jerash and less than that from Ajloun.

It's a 3 star hotel with swimming pool etc on a hill with a great view and with hiking trails around it.

Unique Qualities: Very popular with Jordanians for short breaks and also with groups. Book ahead. You need a car or a taxi to get here.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Website: www.olivebranch.com

If the budget will stretch to it, the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort hotel is totally geared to pleasure. With a private stretch of beach on the Dead Sea you take your salt scrub and mud pack (and obligatory photo of you floating on the water) or you can opt for a similar treatment in the luxurious spa. Ask for a room on the pool side - the view is better and here are lovely deep balconies from which to enjoy the gorgeous sunset before you head off to the bar or one of the many restaurants for dinner.

One small word of warning - weekends can be very busy, the hotel is usually full then, but if that is the only night you have, avoid the north sea-side rooms if you want a good night's sleep -the disco is on that side!

Unique Qualities: There are several restaurants and bars to choose from, 3 swimming pools and a beautiful spa. One pool is salt - the Dead Sea can get choppy in the late afternoon, making "swimming" unpleasant.

The rooms are spacious and very comfortable - it's exactly as you would expect a 5 star hotel to be. What makes it different from a thousand other similar resorts is the Dead Sea itself. There isn't another place on earth like it.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: Dead Sea Highway
Directions: The northern end of the Dead Sea, about 35 km from Queen Alia International Airport.
Website: http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/QMDJV