The Amman Rotana is one of the biggest hotels in the city, with 411 rooms on Black Iris Street in the Abdali district, a modern shopping district. It has a seasonal outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a full-service spa, a gym, a sauna and a steam room, several restaurants, a coffee shop, a gift shop and a banquet hall. Abdali Mall is about a seven-minute walk away, and the King Abdullah I Mosque is around thirteen minutes on foot, so you can explore the district on foot while the Citadel, Rainbow Street and downtown are a short ride. Parking is included and valet parking is free, which suits guests who rent a car.
Location and getting around
Abdali is a central, well-connected part of Amman, and the hotel is about a two-minute drive from the Abdoun Bridge and within a couple of kilometers of the Parliament. Queen Alia International Airport is about forty-eight minutes away by road, and an airport shuttle can be arranged on request for a fee per person. For the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the downtown souks, take a taxi or a ride-hailing app, because the hills make walking tiring in the heat.
Rooms and facilities
With 411 rooms there is a wide choice, including king and twin rooms, city-view rooms, rooms with club lounge access and suites, up to a royal suite and a crown suite with a boulevard view. The hotel has a Green Key sustainability certification. The outdoor pool is seasonal and open in daytime hours, so check it for your dates, and the spa, sauna and steam room are good for recovering after long days of sightseeing.
Breakfast arrangements vary by rate, so check what is included when you book. Check-in begins in the afternoon and check-out is at noon, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee, subject to availability. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
Business travelers and conference guests, families who want a pool and plenty of room choice, and first-time visitors who prefer a central, modern district with shopping and cafés on the doorstep. Because the hotel is large, it can be lively at event times, so light sleepers should ask for a higher floor. If you prefer an old-town atmosphere, look at a smaller hotel closer to the Citadel and downtown.
Making the most of a stay
Begin with a stroll through Abdali Boulevard in the cool of the morning, use the middle of the day for the pool or the spa and head to Rainbow Street or the downtown restaurants for dinner. The central location also makes the Rotana a convenient starting point for day trips to Jerash, the Dead Sea and Madaba, which your concierge can help to arrange.
Why stay here
- ✓Seasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Gym
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Several restaurants and a coffee shop
- ✓Banquet hall
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Is the Amman Rotana close to Abdali Mall?+
Yes, Abdali Mall is about a seven-minute walk, and the King Abdullah I Mosque is around thirteen minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, there is a full-service spa, plus a gym, a sauna and a steam room.
Is parking available?+
Yes, parking is included and valet parking is free.
