The 7 Best Luxury Hotels in Amman

Up on the roof: At the W Amman, the WET Deck crowns the building: a pool with a bar, DJ sets and panoramic views over the west of the city, open in the warm season. Its design nods to the Roman Theatre.W Amman · AbdaliAmong the greenery: At The St. Regis Amman, the pool terrace lies sheltered by plants, with cube-shaped cabanas to rent. The Fairmont Amman opens its outdoor pool from May 1, with views across the hills. At the Signia by Hilton Amman, the outdoor pool comes with Kyra Pool Bar & Grill, serving Mediterranean dishes and live entertainment. If sunbathing is high on your list, these are the luxury hotels in Amman to look at.

The Dead Sea in the spa: At the Fairmont Amman, the Fairmont Spa occupies 2,200 square meters on the third floor. You will find a Turkish and a Moroccan hammam, vitality pools, sauna and Jacuzzi, plus a room for Dead Sea mud treatments. The signature treatment includes a massage on a floating bed. The spa welcomes guests aged 18 and over.Fairmont Amman · Fifth CircleTreatments and a relaxation pool: At The Ritz-Carlton Amman, therapists work with ESPA products in six rooms, couples included. A relaxation pool, steam room, sauna and quiet lounges round it off. At the W Amman, the AWAY Spa offers massages, facials and quick fixes, along with sauna and steam room.

Hammam and whirlpool: The Zara Spa at the Grand Hyatt Amman has a Moroccan bath, separate saunas for ladies and gentlemen, steam rooms and whirlpools, open daily from 6 am to 10 pm. At the Signia by Hilton Amman, the spa has nine treatment rooms, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Around the Third Circle, prices begin with 116 € at the InterContinental Amman and 141 € at the Grand Hyatt Amman. In the new center, the W Amman costs from 124 € and the Signia by Hilton Amman from 147 €.

On the Fifth Circle, the Fairmont Amman starts at 156 €; above it sit The Ritz-Carlton Amman from 314 € and The St. Regis Amman from 429 €. Free rooms and current prices for your dates appear in the hotel list below.

With every booking: Breakfast for two, the chance of an upgrade and, whenever the hotel can arrange it, an early check-in and a late check-out come with your stay at all seven hotels. At the Grand Hyatt Amman, the upgrade is granted at booking where available, though never all the way to a suite.

Credit: You travel with US$100 for your hotel bill at The Ritz-Carlton Amman, the Fairmont Amman, the Signia by Hilton Amman and The St. Regis Amman. At the Grand Hyatt Amman it is US$50, at the InterContinental Amman US$50 for food and drinks, redeemable in the restaurants. Five of the seven hotels greet you with a small welcome gift.

From when: The benefits kick in on the first night, except at the Grand Hyatt Amman, which asks for two nights.

Programs: You earn points at all seven hotels: Marriott Bonvoy at The Ritz-Carlton Amman, The St. Regis Amman and the W Amman, ALL (Accor) at the Fairmont Amman, IHG One Rewards at the InterContinental Amman and World of Hyatt at the Grand Hyatt Amman; the Signia by Hilton Amman adds double Hilton Honors points. Because we book straight at the hotel's own rate, you collect points and status nights just as with a direct booking, and your status is recognized.

Amman through the year: Spring and fall bring mild days, ideal for the Citadel, the colonnaded streets of Jerash and a side trip to the Dead Sea; if you travel in these weeks, reserve your 5-star hotel in Amman well ahead. Summer days are warm and dry, evenings up on the hills are pleasant, and the rooftop terraces and outdoor pools are open. Winter is cool and quiet, the season when the spa and the indoor pool come into their own.

How long to stay: Two to three nights cover the Citadel, the Roman Theatre and the old town. With excursions to Jerash or the Dead Sea, add one more night, and for Petra we suggest a separate overnight stay on site.