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6 Instagrammable and Luxury Hotels in Jordan (with prices)

6 Best Instragrammable and Luxury Hotels in Jordan (with prices – 2024 Update) “Welcome to Jordan! this country is as much yours as mine” said a local stranger to me on the street. Jordan’s country slogan is: “I am Jordan, the land of hospitality.” After traveling to more than 60 countries, I can confidently say that I have never experienced the kind of warmth and welcome that I received in Jordan. You can read more about my experience here. I wanted to experience everything Jordan has to offer, and I’m not just talking about food. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I love unique hotels, regardless of how many stars they have. Jordan has a lot to offer in terms of hospitality, with options available in all price ranges. Here are some of Jordan’s best and most Instagrammable hotels, including luxury, boutique, and budget hotels. Please note that while I do my best to include the average price for each room, this information can change depending on the season and occupancy. Before finalizing your itinerary, double-check through the links provided or directly on the property websites! Also, make sure to visit my Instagram and check out my story highlights from Jordan, where I give tours of all the different hotels we stayed in, from bedouin camps to luxury properties! And with that said, let’s jump into the most Instagrammable hotels in Jordan. This point contains affiliate links from which, at no extra cost to you, I may earn a small commission. 1. Four Seasons Amman The Four Seasons Hotel Amman sits on top of the highest of Amman’s seven hills. It is an elegant building made out of a light-colored stone in one of the most prestigious areas of the Capital city. With an opulent lobby, excellent dining options, an indoor and outdoor pool, and panoramic views of Amman – the Four Seasons is an Instagrammable hotel in Amman, Jordan! The property is newly renovated: the rooms & suites have floor-to-ceiling windows, updated in-room technology, and beautiful sandy nude, gray, and gold tones. As with all Four Seasons properties I’ve stayed in, the hotel features stunning artwork and crafts made by local artisans which is a nice touch! The hotel also boasts what many say is the best restaurant in the city, La Capitale Brasserie. My travel buddy Jerome, who is half-French, loved it. The steak frites & the burrata were my favorites! Rates can start at around ~$200 per night. Book the Four Seasons Hotel Amman here 2. Petra Bubble Luxotel Arguably, the most Instagrammable hotel in Jordan is the Bubble Hotel. A trip to Jordan would be incomplete without staying in at least one “bubble” hotel. The concept is exactly as it sounds: three bubbles blown up with air make up the two bedrooms and bathroom of the 20 suites on the property. Each suite is situated on a large sun deck that also has a hot tub and chairs. The property is perched on the mountainside, overlooking the breathtaking panoramic view of the Petra mountains in the distance. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price, and there is also a free shuttle that can take you to the Petra visitor center. The experience in the bubble was definitely unique and had both positives and negatives. The “rooms” are quite spacious, and I love that there is a living area with a big couch separate from the bedroom. The rooms come with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds. There is an air conditioner and a heater, and depending on the time of the year you go, you may experience both weather extremes. During the day, it gets very hot, so the staff covers the bubbles with thick cloths. You likely won’t spend much time there during the day since you’ll be exploring Petra, so it won’t be much of a bother – it just doesn’t look very nice. At night, it can get quite cold, and since the air is always on to keep the bubbles blown up, the heater comes in quite handy! Rates start at around ~$315 per night half-board. Book the Petra Bubble Luxotel here 3. Wadi Rum Bubble Luxotel / UFO Hotel The sister property of Petra Bubble Luxotel also offers similar accommodations in Wadi Rum. In addition to the bubble rooms, they have rooms designed to look like UFOs. The UFO room at the Bubble Luxotel in Wadi Rum is one of the most Instagrammable rooms I’ve ever stayed in! UFO rooms, which are quite common in hotels in the Wadi Rum region, are standalone hard-shell rooms (they are not inflatable). The property is situated in the midst of the mountains in the Wadi Rum desert, just outside the protected area. Upon arrival at the hotel, you have to park your car in a designated lot, and then a 15-minute shuttle takes you to the front desk. The property is very secluded, and it is not easy to come and go as you please. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price. Unlike the bubbles, the UFO rooms have one bedroom with either a king-sized bed or two twin beds. The room is quite spacious; however, the main downside is that there is no door to separate the bathroom. There is a divider that separates the living room area from the bathroom; however, there is limited privacy. The UFO rooms do not have a hot tub on the deck, but there is a hammock as well as chairs and a table.as well as chairs and a table. Rates can start at around ~$285 per night half board at the UFO Room and $315 in the Bubble Room. Book the Wadi Rum Luxotel here 4. Sun City Camp Wadi Rum Sun City Camp is a beautiful property located in the heart of the Wadi Rum Desert. As I mentioned in my detailed blog post about Jordan, Wadi Rum is a vast area, but only a portion of it is designated as the “protected area.” The protected area and the

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