Petra Hotels

Edom Hotel, Petra: Great Location

The Hotel Edom is not 3 star as advertised. When you check in there is a worried scrabble through a pile of paperwork but they found our booking. The foyer is ok but the rooms are tired. One afternoon the hot water went off but when we complained, it came back within the hour. However we had a small balcony, useful for drying washing. Breakfast buffet is fine.

The best thing is the location, a two minute walk from the Petra Visitor Centre, shops and restaurants right outside. I would not have wanted to stay in the centre of Wadi Musa, a 20 min uphill walk.

When you are in Petra, you are out sightseeing so all you need is a bed for the night.

Crowne Plaza Petra: petra

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Address: PO Box 30, Petra / Wadi Musa, Jordan
• Phone: 00962779638638
• Related to: Casino and Gambling, Budget Travel, Romantic Travel and Honeymoons
• Written December 15, 2009

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Petra Gate Hotel & hostel: the best place to stay in Petra

Nasser ,The owner, is a wonderful host, friendly and helpful, giving rides to Petra and directions to shops and cafes owned by locals. And his trekking advice for Petra was spot-on - the hikes he recommends are not in the guide books and led to a morning of solitude inside Petra, not another person sight for hours, just ruins. The evenings spent unwinding with him and other guests were very pleasant, and Nasser is not a bad oud player, either.

Unique Quality: The rooms were clean, the water in the shower hot, and all requests were met quickly with a smile from the staff. Breakfast was cheap and easy, coffee and tea fresh and hot. The three nights spent with Nasser were the highlight of our two-week trip through Jordan. Time and money well-spent.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Address: Near The housing bank and same street to Petra
• Phone: 962 32156908
• Website: www.petrahotel.8m.com
• Related to: Budget Travel, Arts and Culture
• Written September 7, 2009

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El Rasheed Hotel: Good Value in New Rooms

For a budget hotel / guesthouse, El Rasheed is a good value compared to some of the other choices around the main circle area in town. The newly refurbished rooms are air conditioned, clean and quiet. Bathrooms are a little out dated still but overall this was the best value for the money we found. We went for 2 nights and stayed a week. Mohammed the manager will help you with anything you need. Particularly he advised on the clean restaurants and steered us away from the tourist trap places. He listed items we wanted to buy with prices locals pay rather than the tourist prices and where to buy things like bottled water, snacks etc at half the price or more.

Unique Quality: This section of town is farther away from the tourist side. Better prices on everything and Brothers Internet is across the street with good connection speeds to support Skype and video streams.

Movenpick

As we already had our hotel booked for the whole week across the border we came to Petra only for a day trip and didn't stay over night, but if we would, maybe we would have chose this hotel.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Written August 7, 2009

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Petra Moon Hotel: A Negative Impression

I booked a room at this hotel about two months before my visit. Two days before I left South Africa, my room/reservation was reconfirmed by the hotel.
The positive about this hotel is the location, extremely close to Petra entrance.
On my arrival, I was informed that they do not have a room for me, but I will have to go to El Rashid.

Although I was not very happy, I had no other option. On my arrival at El Rashid, they were not aware of me being sent there from Petra Moon. They were not sure as to the rates I have to pay etc.

On my way to Petra, I went to Petra Moon Hotel to discuss my unhappiness with the manager. He had no explanation as to why I did not get the room I reconfirmed about three days ago. He promised me then 50% discount (=30JD), and daily transport from Wadi Musa down to Petra.
When I checked out at El Rashid, the manager was not aware of the discount. After phoning the manager at Petra Moon, I got10 JD discount (they are cousins).

So, I cannot recommend this hotel at all.

• Opinion of Price: N/A
• Related to: Budget Travel
• Written May 24, 2009

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Crowne Plaza Resort: Getting rid of the sand

We stayed one night in this resort. We arrived at 15.00 and were allowed to keep the room until 14.00 next day. This gave us the opportunity to visit Petra in afternoon and in the morning and swim off the dust on returning at about 19.00 and 13.00. (The heated swimming pool - with a view - closes at 20.00h). The views from the rooms are interesting. Very friendly people.

The resort is a two minute walk from the visitor center.

We dined in the restaurant. The buffet wasn't very special - a lot of groups, but still many dished suffered from a long stay - but the a la carte was very good, and just as expensive. The chicken, the lamb as well as the salmon. The wait was long, but well worth it.

Made a reservation through the telephone, one day before arrival.

Unique Quality: The swimming pool, illuminated at night.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Address: Wadi Musa, Jordan, Petra 00000
• Website: www.petra.crowneplaza.com
• Written May 17, 2009

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Petra Inn.: Fairly good but falling apart.

Petra Inn is in most ways your average tourist hotel, but it is a bit tired in some ways.
The bothrooms were falling a bit apart in some of the rooms and the hotel is a not very well lit and a bit of a dark place.
The staff was very nice though, especially at the restaurant and i would go back there again even if it wouldn't be my first choice.

Unique Quality: Good location.

• Opinion of Price: about average
• Address: Petra St. | Wadi Mousa, Petra / Wadi Musa 155
• Phone: +962 777 326 109
• Related to: Archeology, Historical Travel, Family Travel
• Written April 19, 2009

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The Edom Hotel: Excellent service and friendly staff

Though breakfast was basic this is a nice 3-4 star hotel - the rooms are clean, very comfortable and at a really good standard.

I got a good deal staying here for the night via the guys in my tip for Jordan Inspiration Tours - www.jit.com as they were friends of a friend who arranged a meet up with them so they got me a good discount - as with other places around Jordan and a good price for a rental car - so look them up as well and see what they can do for you to go seen and enjoy Jordan

Unique Quality: Good gift shop with an interesting range of souvenirs and items for sale - I was able to choose a selection of postcards I was happy with for only 6 postcards for 1 dinar - stamps also for sale - with a helpful guy working there.

Internet available in a side room in the lobby. Still regret not taking my laptop with me to Jordan - wifi was pretty much everywhere!

A hammam with sauna and massage was available for 20 dinar.

24 hour professional reception with security.

• Opinion of Price: more expensive than average
• Related to: Road Trip, Historical Travel, Adventure Travel
• Written October 26, 2008

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