The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
Amman, Jordan
Zahran
Vibe
Old-world glamour sets a measured pace, where manicured formal gardens and refined gathering rooms buffer against the bustling Fifth Circle.
“Polished sandstone citadel”
Accommodations feature 400-thread-count linens, featherbeds, deep marble soaking tubs, and dedicated Club Lounge concierges.
Art Deco-inspired tower architecture opens to inlaid marble floors, sculpted ceilings, and custom crystal lighting.
Dead Sea salt wraps, ESPA facials, a mosaic outdoor pool, and the city's largest indoor Jacuzzi.
At the Fifth Circle on Zahran Street, a short drive from Abdali and downtown Amman.
“Still, the atmosphere evokes old-world grandeur, from the Art Deco-style facade and gorgeously manicured formal gardens to the opulent lobby with its marble inlaid flooring and glittering crystal chandeliers.”
Rooms
Sand-toned carpets and Dead Sea blue accents complement sculpted ceilings, tufted headboards, and spacious marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
“with its towering sandstone-colored facade and art deco-inspired architecture, The Ritz-Carlton, Amman stands apart from the hospitality crowd.”
Wellness
Unwind with Dead Sea mud wraps in the spa, or swim across the mosaic outdoor pool and Amman's largest indoor Jacuzzi.
Eat & drink
Roberto's serves Italian classics from the twentieth floor, while The Founder's Room pairs rare whiskies with a glowing fireplace.
The neighborhood
Set on the Fifth Circle along Zahran Street, the property sits a short drive from Rainbow Street boutiques and historic downtown Amman.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.