Petra Hotels

It's the service that counts

Advantages: clean, not too big, affordable
Disadvantages: prices given exclude tax, so you have to bear that in mind

...and I stayed in the Marriott hotel in Petra for one night in March 2005. It's situated up the hill but as long as you hire a taxi to get you there it's not a problem, moreover, you get nice views. The hotel is quite small but has most things a guest would expect in a five-star hotel. They have two restaurants, a bar, sauna, steam-room, outdoor pool. Our check-in was easy, they found our booking and gave us the keys. I have to point out that the reception ...
...The room wasn't overlooking anything spectacular - it was facing a road. The good thing was we didn't hear any traffic noise. Our room was quite well furnished - two double beds, a bedside table, dressing table, TV, two arm-chairs, wardrobes. The bathroom was clean too, with usual toiletries supply and a hairdryer. The sink was blocked though, which happens at every other hotel I stay in. After we unpacked our bags we headed straight for the sauna ...

Yelena 02.05.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Marriott Hotel, Petra

Great Location - bad timing

Advantages: Prime location, excellent access to sites, lovely roof terrace
Disadvantages: bit expensive when you add the 26% tax onto everything, renovations, lack of secure parking

...you would expect from the Movenpick brand, the little ice cream parlour that is accessible both in the hotel and via a small windown on the outside houses some delightful Swiss ice cream, worth a visit whether you are staying at the hotel or not. The roof terrace bar/restaurant is also worth a visit, either for sundowners, or for a night cap and a shisha. However, even in July, I was feeling quite cold in just shorts and t shirt up on the roof. All ...

barryjnr 15.09.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Movenpick Resort, Petra