Retaj Hotel  

On Amman’s busy Zahran Street at the 5th Circle — a handy base in the Zahran district. Address: 180 Zahran Street. A short drive from Abdali Boulevard and Rainbow Street and close to Jordan Gate Towers, Al Baraka Mall and Avenue Mall.

A compact three-star hotel with 48 individually decorated rooms that blend practical comfort with a local pulse. Rooms include air conditioning, refrigerators/mini-bars, LCD TVs, safes and desks. Private bathrooms come with tubs or showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

24-hour front desk and concierge, a 24-hour fitness center, terrace with city views, banquet/event space, laundry and dry-cleaning, tour desk and a doctor-on-call service. Complimentary Wi-Fi keeps you online; free onsite parking is provided and valet is available. A roundtrip airport shuttle runs for a surcharge.

A 24-hour business center, meeting and event rooms and a banquet hall make this a solid pick for meetings. Wired internet is available for an extra charge, with dry-cleaning and concierge support on hand.

Alaina Restaurant & Cafe and an on-site coffee house serve local and international dishes. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Room service is available during limited hours and a bar is on site for after-hours relaxation.