Best Dead Sea Resort: The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is the preeminent luxury resort option for the discerning traveler to Jordans Dead Sea. The resort is stunningly beautiful with multiple infinity pools, lush gardens, deluxe villas, and never-ending Dead Sea and sunset views. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is simply the best Dead Sea Resort for anyone looking for the ultimate stay in this magical area of the world.

Kempinski Dead Sea Pool View

We spent 3 days here and put together this Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea review to help you decide where to stay when visiting the famous Dead Sea!

Disclaimer:  Our stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea was provided courtesy of the hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and as always, all our opinions on the best Dead Sea resort and this Kempinski Dead Sea Hotel review are our own. Please note that some of the links in the below article are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, we earn a commission if you make a purchase. Click here for the full disclosure statement. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support us!

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Location

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is conveniently located right on the shores of the Dead Sea, in the main hotel and resort area of the Dead Sea in Jordan. The hotel zone is located in the northeast corner of the Dead Sea, with the most direct access to Amman.

The Kempinski is a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport, where all guests will arrive into Jordan. If you are driving from Amman, the driving time is closer to 1 hour.

Kempinski Dead Sea Architecture
Kempinski Dead Sea Flowers

The most popular way to get around Jordan for tourists is by car, as you will most likely be visiting the Dead Sea as part of a larger trip to explore the wonders of Jordan. The hotel offers complimentary and secure valet parking. RentalCars.com is a great site to use to compare all of the different rental cars available to find the best deal at Amman airport.

Another alternative is to book a private transfer from the airport to the Dead Sea through your hotel, so that you can arrive stress-free and without wasting any time when you arrive.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Arrival

When you arrive at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, you will first be greeted at the security gate and your reservation will be confirmed before you can reach the hotel. The grand driveway curves around the front of the hotel before you reach the entrance. The bellman will help you with your luggage and soon you will be in the large lobby area ready to check-in and enjoy the resort.

Kempinski Dead Sea Main Building

The lobby area is very large, and has lots of windows looking out towards the Dead Sea as well as an expansive outdoor seating area and terrace. The front desk staff will help you with the check-in formalities. We were quickly checked in and were then escorted to our room at the best Dead Sea resort.

As we arrived during COVID-19 times, safety precautions were in place such as hand sanitizers and staff were wearing face masks throughout our entire stay, as were most guests except when at the pool or dining at one of the restaurants at the Kempinski.

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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Rooms

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is an expansive resort, with multiple types of rooms and suites available. The main check-in building houses a number of rooms and suites on multiple floors with a commanding view of the Dead Sea. In addition, there are smaller two-story buildings spread throughout the property, known as the Ishtar Village. They have access to multiple pools and amenities right outside their doorstep.

Kempinski Dead Sea Ishtar Lobby

During our time at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, we stayed in an Ishtar Deluxe Room, located on the ground floor in the Ishtar village, with access to a semi-private pool. The room was expansive with a lot of useable space. As you enter the room, there is a complete wardrobe area and bathroom to your left. The bathroom features a large tub, as well as rainfall shower in a circular room.

Further into the room is the comfortable king-size bed, as well as a large desk for working, and a sitting area near the patio entrance. Just outside the doors of the room was another sitting area as well as access to a semi-private pool amongst the beautiful gardens of the resort.

Kempinski Dead Sea Rooms
Kempinski Dead Sea Patio

Inside the room you will also find a kettle for tea and coffee as well as a mini-bar and plenty of water bottles.

In addition to the luxurious rooms and resorts on offer, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea also offers three uber-luxury Royal Villas for those wanting the ultimate in luxury, privacy, and personalized service. These exclusive experiences are another reason why the Kempinski is the best Dead Sea resort.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Amenities

What makes the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea the best Dead Sea resort is the absolutely stunning resort grounds. The expansive resort is full of beautiful architecture, infinity pools, lush gardens, and direct views of the Dead Sea. To top it all off, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is located right on the shores of the Dead Sea, so you can easily walk down to the water to float and enjoy the Dead Sea.

The circular infinity pool is the anchor of the resort area, with beautiful views, plenty of loungers, the nearby Akkad Grill, and a special light show in the evening. Once the sun goes down the pool is lit up in different colors, creating a beautiful illusion. On the northern edge of the Ishtar lobby you will find half of the Ishtar Villas as well as a beautiful lazy river and more areas to sunbath. The southern side of the main pool includes additional Ishtar Villas and the associated semi-private pools.

Kempinski Dead Sea Lazy River
Kempinski Dead Sea Pool

The large Ishtar lobby building is located here as well, with restaurants and other services located in the floors above. Just below, you will find an additional infinity pool, outdoor terraces, and the Italian restaurant.

If you continue down the pathway below the infinity pool you will soon reach the beach of the Dead Sea. The water level of the Dead Sea has dropped considerably since the resort was initially built, so they continually have to recreate the pool area, however what you will find is a group of lounge chairs, cabana hut, and a friendly staff member explaining the best way to soak up all the healing benefits of the Dead Sea.

Kempinski Dead Sea Beach Walkway
Kempinski Dead Sea Beach

The best way to enjoy the Dead Sea is to first go and float in the water and enjoy the unique experience of floating above the highly salty water. Then you cover yourself in special Dead Sea mud and sit and let it dry for 10 minutes. Once dried, you can go back into the water to wash it all off. Next up is a sea salt exfoliating scrub with salt harvested right here at the Dead Sea. Finally, you can rinse it all off at the outdoor shower, and enjoy the incredibly soft skin you will have! This will be one of your most memorable experiences at the best Dead Sea resort.

Uphill from all of this area is the main lobby where you check-in and enter the resort. Here you will find additional restaurants, meeting rooms, the fitness center, and an additional pool. The resort also has a tennis court, kids club, and the largest spa in the region at nearly 110,000 sq ft (10,000 sq m).

Kempinski Dead Sea Kids Pool

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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Dining

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has a number of dining options available. This variety and selection is important at the best Dead Sea resort as outside the resort areas at the Dead Sea, there are limited other facilities.

The main restaurant which is open every day for breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner is Obelisk. The morning breakfast buffet is extensive with many different options from Western hot breakfast items to fresh salads, to pastries, and a full selection of Middle Eastern items. Obelisk also serves a lunch and dinner buffet, both of which are just as big as breakfast! There is indoor as well as outdoor seating available on the terrace.

Kempinski Dead Sea Bar

Located at the lower infinity pool edge, Ashur Pizza & Grill Restaurant offers some of the best views of the resort with outdoor seating directly in front of the infinity pool, where you can also watch the setting sun. The view is absolutely stunning, and definitely worthy of the best Dead Sea resort. The restaurant focuses on pizza, as the name implies, but also a number of other Italian specialties, including a large selection of Italian wines.

Kempinski Dead Sea Restaurant View
Kempinski Dead Sea Terrace

In the upper building, Rehan serves up delicious Lebanese food for dinners only. Enjoy some of the best regional specialties in a more upscale dining setting.

During the day, food and drinks are served poolside at the Akkad Pool and Grill with a diverse international selection available. And for afternoon or evening drinks with a view, the Sumerian Terrace is open at the top of the Ishtar building with a large outdoor seating area to take in the beautiful warm weather of the Dead Sea region.

Of course, room service is also available 24 hours a day when hunger strikes at that late night hour, or if you prefer to enjoy a meal in your room.

Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Conclusion

The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is the most luxurious resort on the shores of Dead Sea in Jordan. You won’t be disappointed with the stunning and expansive resort grounds, more pools than you can count, and of course unforgettable memories floating in the Dead Sea! All of these factors make the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar the best Dead Sea resort! We recommend anyone stay at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea that values a beautiful resort, numerous pool options, and a variety of dining choices every night.

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Italian Flair at the Grand Hyatt Amman – A Hotel Review

The Grand Hyatt Amman is a popular luxury hotel centrally located in Amman. Though hotel offers resort-like amenities, top-notch dining options, and a beautiful view of the seven hills of Amman. The Grand Hyatt Amman is the perfect choice for anyone looking to stay in a great location in Amman, and who enjoys great food and hotel amenities.

We spent 3 days here and put together this Grand Hyatt Amman review to help you decide where to stay when visiting Amman!

Grand Hyatt Amman Pool View

Disclaimer:  Our stay at the Grand Hyatt Amman was provided courtesy of the hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and as always, all our opinions on this Grand Hyatt Amman hotel review and what to do are our own. Please note that some of the links in the below article are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, we earn a commission if you make a purchase. Click here for the full disclosure statement. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support us!

Grand Hyatt Amman Location

The Grand Hyatt Amman is conveniently located in Amman, close to the main tourist sights, popular malls for shopping and dining, and is easily reachable by car. The hotel is located on the western end of an area known as Jabal Amman, which also includes the popular Rainbow Street.

The Grand Hyatt Amman is just over a 30 minute drive from Queen Alia International Airport, where all guests will arrive into Jordan.

Grand Hyatt Amman City View

The most popular way to get around Amman for tourists is by car, as you will most likely be visiting Amman as part of a larger trip to explore the wonders of Jordan. The hotel offers complimentary and secure valet parking. RentalCars.com is a great site to use to compare all of the different rental cars available to find the best deal in Amman.

Alternatively, taxis are also available at Amman International Airport for about 15 to 20 JOD ($21 to $28 USD), but be aware that they only accept JOD cash. The easiest way is to book a private transfer from the airport to Amman, so that you can arrive stress-free and without wasting any time.

Grand Hyatt Amman Arrival

When arriving at the Grand Hyatt Amman, you will first be greeted at the gate by security and your reservation will be confirmed before you can reach the hotel. The bellman will help you with your luggage and soon you will be in the expansive lobby ready to check-in and enjoy the hotel.

The lobby features one towering open area with glass windows that stretches many floors above, as well as a spiral staircase with a beautiful chandelier. The front desk staff will help you with the check-in formalities, and there is also a dedicated line for anyone with World of Hyatt elite status. We were quickly checked in and were then escorted to our room.

Grand Hyatt Amman Lobby

As we arrived during COVID-19 times, safety precautions were in place such as hand sanitizers and staff were wearing face masks throughout our entire stay, as were most guests except when at the pool or dining at one of the restaurants at the Grand Hyatt Amman.

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Grand Hyatt Amman Rooms

The Grand Hyatt Amman is a typical city-style hotel with all rooms in the floors above the ground floor and main amenities. One of the best parts of the Grand Hyatt Amman are the stunning views from the higher floors out over Amman.

During our time at the Grand Hyatt Amman, we stayed in a King View Guest Room, located on the seventh floor. The room has a clean contemporary design. As you enter the room, there is a wardrobe on the left, and bathroom with rain shower and full tub on the right. The room was large and featured a heavenly king-size bed, sitting area, and work area. The view did not disappoint, with direct sight of the beautiful King Abdullah I mosque and hills of central Amman.

Grand Hyatt Amman Room

Inside the room you will also find a kettle for tea and that first coffee in the morning, as well as a mini bar, and fully stocked water bottles.

Grand Hyatt Amman Amenities

The amenities of the Grand Hyatt Amman are superior to what you would typically find in a city hotel. The lobby area features a few small shops, as well as the lobby bar, 32º North and The Lombard restaurant, and opens onto an outdoor terrace.

Grand Hyatt Amman Terrace

One floor up you will find the Zara Spa area of the Grand Hyatt Amman which features a well-equipped fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, as well as jacuzzi tubs. They also offer spa services to make sure you are fully relaxed on your trip! The outdoor pool has the same beautiful views as the rest of the hotel of the hills of Amman.

Grand Hyatt Amman Pool

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The guest rooms are located on the floors above, with varying views of the city. Due to the Grand Hyatt Amman’s location being perched on top of one of Amman’s Seven Hills, there are great views from nearly every room. Below the lobby entrance level is where you will find conference and meeting rooms, as well as the underground parking.

Grand Hyatt Amman Dining

The Grand Hyatt Amman has a few on-site dining options available for guests, with the flagship new restaurant being the stunning beautiful The Lombard, specializing in Northern Italian cuisine.

The main restaurant which is open every day for breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner is 32º North. The morning breakfast buffet is extensive with many different options. There is a large section of Middle Eastern breakfast items, hot Western breakfast items, and a delicious spread of pastries and bread.  A la carte dining is available here for lunch and dinner, and the restaurant also frequently hosts special meals for holidays or other celebrations.

Grand Hyatt Amman Pastry
Grand Hyatt Amman Breakfast

The Lounge, lobby bar, is a great place to grab coffee, a drink, or light meal. Additionally, just outside is The Terrace, which is the perfect place to enjoy warm evenings in Amman. The Terrace is beautifully designed and also features a great view of the city and the beautiful King Abdullah I mosque.

Grand Hyatt Amman Terrace

The Lombard restaurant is a highlight and you should definitely plan to visit here at least once during your stay. Before you even drink or eat anything, you’re sure to be impressed by the beautiful interior design with an Italian flair and a number of different seating areas.

Grand Hyatt Amman The Lombard
Grand Hyatt Amman The Lombard

The alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks menu is extensive, and the food is impeccably prepared to immediately transport you to Italy. We are very critical of Italian food as creating great Italian food is one of our passions, and The Lombard exceeded our expectations in every way with standout dishes. All dishes were truly excellent, and be sure to save room for dessert! The atmosphere in the restaurant is great, and service was also excellent.

Grand Hyatt Amman Pizza
Grand Hyatt Amman Meal
Grand Hyatt Amman Dinner
Grand Hyatt Amman Italian Dinner

Of course, room service is also available 24 hours a day when hunger strikes at that late night hour, or you prefer to enjoy a relaxed meal in your room.

Grand Hyatt Amman Conclusion

The Grand Hyatt Amman is a popular hotel for anyone looking to visit Amman. It’s great location, beautiful views of the city, spa amenities, and top-notch Italian dining really set it apart. We recommend anyone stay at the Grand Hyatt Amman, whether you are visiting for vacation, work, or a mix of both!

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