Sella Hotel, Petra

Advantages: The only positive thing is it's closeness to Petra itself
Disadvantages: Dirty, dusty,noisy.

...of the day. Meals were taken in a restaurant which was upstairs, with no lift access. We had to come down to reception and then climb this staircase. Not good, if you are disabled. The choice of food was minimal and not particularly well presented. We didn't try the bar ourselves, but some in our party did, and said that the beer worked out at around £9 a pint. The only thing going for this hotel is that it is within walking distance of the city of Petra and it stands on a main road where there are shops that you can purchase eats, drinks, etc. We were only there for 2 nights (thank goodness) and certainly wouldn't recommend it to anybody. Perhaps when they have finished the refurbishment ( Goodness knows when that will be. They work SO slowly) it might improve the place, but in my opinion there are plenty of other places to stay... Read review

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Advantages: stunning sites, wonderful walks, petra by night fantastic experience
Disadvantages: need to be pretty fit, hassle to buy things

...Stunning and magical, especially worth doing the walk in on the evening when the central area is lit up with hundreds of candle lanterns, and there is music and entertainment for visitors. During the day, climbing up to the top and looking down into Petra is also fantastic but not for the unfit! You also get quite a lot of hassle from local people trying to sell jewellery and stuff which can be trying after a while, but the actual place and all the sites more than make up for it. The walk in is quite long and hard going in places, and you will need to carry plenty of water with you. It photographs beautifully well, and the colours really are amazing.... Read review

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

...My husband 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 staff were extremely helpful and friendly throughout our entire stay. 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... Read review

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