Kempinski Hotel Amman, Jordan

The Cranley Report®: Kempinski Hotel Amman

Kempinski Hotel Amman, Jordan

Hotel Address

Abdul Hamid Shouman Street
Shmeisani
Amman
Jordan

Cranley Rating

Kempinski Hotel Amman

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Hotel Summary

Category

Hotel

Hotel Opened

2005

Cranley Summary

The Luxury Kempinski Hotel Amman is located in the hub of Amman's corporate and financial district. With it's avant-garde design the hotel stands twelve stories high and has magnificent views over the City from all 278 spacious rooms including 22 suites and 2 Executive floors. The hotel offers a wide variety of cuisine options ranging from International Buffets including local speciality dishes in the hotel's Coffee Shop, Italian in Via Appia, with an integrated piano-bar and separate function room and Caballeros offering four separate concepts, restaurant, bar, night club and cigar lounge. The hotel has a large Entertainment Centre, heated Swimming Pool, fully equipped Gym and a Spa. The Business Centre, five Meeting Rooms and Ballroom are located off the main Lobby and offer extensive, managed state-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Kempinski Hotel Amman is strategically located in the heart of the Shmeisani area, the hub of the corporate and financial district of the city. The hotel is well situated for business, dining and entertainment. The airport is approximately thirty minutes drive depending on traffic, the city centre fifteen minutes and the shopping district approximately ten minutes away. In close proximity the Citadel and Roman Amphitheatre 9kms, Madaba and Mount Nebo 20kms, Dead Sea and Baptism sight 52kms.

Airports
Distance	45 km
Airport Transfers	Taxis at the airport The Hotel has an agreement with Hertz for transfers & car hire

Cities and Sights
Distance	320 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi Tour Agent Car Hire

Hotel Layout

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Layout Description

Kempinski Amman is a City Centre Business hotel standing twelve stories high with magnificent views over the city. On the ground floor of the hotel is the lobby with check-in desk, guest relations desk, lobby lounge and cafe, The lobby area gives access to the business centre, banqueting facilities and the high speed elevators to all floors. The main hotel restaurant is located on the mezzanine floor with Via Appia and Caballeros restaurants located on -1 and -2. Guest rooms are on levels 1-8 with the Executive Floors on level 7 & 8 and the Executive Lounge on Level 7.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English and Arabic
Payment Methods	All major credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	Foreign currency exchanged
Taxis Arranged	Called from a taxi pool
Tours Arranged	A range of tours can be arranged via the concierge desk.

Guest Relations	Hotel has a agreement with Hertz for transfer and car hire
Concierge Services	Standard services
Medical Facilities	A doctor can be called in with thirty minutes notice.
Parking	Complimentary valet parking.

Cranley Comment

The entrance lobby is stylishly laid out with white marble and large glass windows creating a feeling of space and a bright open environment. It features a check-in desk, a guest relations desk, seating area and leads into Le Cafe Lounge. The Business Centre and Conference facilities are off the main lobby area. The glass high speed lobby elevators are located to the right of the reception desk.

Shops & Amenities

Cranley Comment

The Hotel at present has no shops or amenities.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	12
Total Rooms	278
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	93
Total Staff	306
Staff per Room	1.1

Check-in Time	15:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check-out according to availability. Contact the Front Desk
Smoking Rooms	171
Room Service	24 Hours
Laundry Service	07:00 to 23:00
Unique Features	Internet access through the television & wireless keyboard.

Club or Executive Facilities

The Kempinski Amman has two Club Executive floors located on the 7th and 8th levels with access to the Executive Lounge located on the 7th floor with views over the City. The Lounge is open from 07:00 to 23:00 offering continental breakfast buffet from 07:00 to 10:30, lunch and evening snacks served between 12:00 and 19:00 along with alcoholic beverages until 21:00. The lounge is comfortable and private and offers free access to the Internet, private television and a variety of magazines and newspapers.

Cranley Comment

The Kempinski Amman has 278 rooms including 22 suites all with large windows with a view over the city. Located on eight floors the rooms are equipped with modern amenities and all have high speed internet access. Decorated in pastel shades and colour co-ordinated soft furnishings, the rooms are bright an airy.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard	10	City	Satellite television 100% cotton over-sized bath towels High Speed Data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Desk Easy chair	1 Adult	28

Cranley Comment

There are ten Standard Rooms located on the first eight floors, two of which are fully equipped for the physically challenged. The light airy corridors lead to the guest rooms which are carpeted and decorated in pastel shades complimented with colourful soft furnishings. The rooms have single beds, an easy chair, desk and television. The large windows make the rooms bright and airy and all have a view over the city. All rooms have high speed internet access and modern amenities. The bathrooms have a shower over the bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior	144	City	100% cotton over-sized bath towels High speed data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Visual messaging service through an interactive Satellite television system	2	28

Cranley Comment

Superior Rooms are located on levels 1 - 8 and are approached via bright and airy corridors with some looking over an inner atrium to the lobby level. The rooms are furnished with king or twin beds, easy chair, table, desk and satellite television. The rooms have a small passageway with cupboards and bathroom leading off it and are decorated in pastel shades with colourful soft furnishings. The rooms have large windows with a breathtaking views looking over the city, modern amenities and high speed Internet access. The bathrooms all have shower over the bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	102	City	100% Cotton over-sized bath towels High Speed Data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Visual messaging service through an interactive	2 Adults	38

Cranley Comment

Deluxe room are located on the fifth to the sixth floor. They have a small hallway walking into a spacious room with either king size or twin beds. The rooms are decorated in light shades and have colourful top quality soft furnishings including easy chairs, table TV and desk area. The rooms are bright and airy with large windows overlooking the city. The marble bathrooms are equipped with large sinks and spacious bath with shower over.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suite	16	City	100% Cotton over-sized bath towels High Speed Data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Visual messaging service through an interactive	2 Adults	72

Cranley Comment

The 16 Executive Suites are located on floors one to eight and have a small marble floor hallway. The rooms have good sized lounge and a separate bedroom. The rooms are decorated in a pastel shade and luxuriously furnished with colour co-ordinating soft furnishings. The lounge includes a sofa and easy chair, a round dining table that seat four people and cupboard space. Each lounge is equipped with a flat screen television and DVD player. The bedroom has a king sized bed, armchair, writing desk and TV. The marble bathrooms are spacious and have a shower over the bath. The Suites have the facility of a connecting room.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Panoramic Suite	4	City	100% cotton over-sized bath towels High speed data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Visual messaging service through an interactive	2 Adults	80

Cranley Comment

The suites are located on floors three, four, five and six. Each suite includes a sitting room and a separate bedroom surrounded by tall windows giving a spectacular view of the City of Amman. The room is entering through a marbled hallway with the lounge area having a two seater sofa, easy chair, television and cupboard space. The large bedrooms are decorated in pastel shades and have opulent soft furnishings and include a king-sized bed, centre unit with flat screen television and DVD player, dining table, six chairs and cupboard space. The spacious bathrooms have separate walk-in shower units and bathtub. For guests requiring additional space, an extension room is available. These rooms are enclosed with an outer door for added privacy.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Ambassador Suite	2	City	100% Cotton over-sized bath towels High Speed Data port Fully equipped minibar Individually controlled air conditioning In-room private safe Non-allergenic pillows Visual messaging service through an interactive DVD player Dinning table for eight guests Additional sofas and chairs Walk-in shower	2 Adults	97

Cranley Comment

The Suites are located on the seventh and eighth floors. The rooms are the largest in the hotel and include a spacious living room and separate bedroom. The marbled hallway with wooden display units and guest bathroom leads into the dining area which has a rectangular dinning table and seats up to eight guests. The lounge area accommodates ten guests and is decorated in pastel shades with luxurious soft furnishings which include sofas and chairs, desk, flat screen television and DVD player and dual phone lines. Surrounded with tall windows the rooms are bright and airy with a spectacular view over the city. The bedroom has a king-sized bed, easy chair and television. The large marbled bathroom has a separate walk-in shower and bath. For guests requiring additional space an extension room is available. The rooms are enclosed with an outer door for added privacy.

Restaurants & Cafés

Number of Restaurants

Restaurant Comments

The Kempinski Amman offers guests a wide choice of international cuisine in their six restaurants and cafes. The main restaurant Le Cafe is located on Mezzanine level and serves buffet and a-la-carte. Le Cafe Lounge is in the lobby area and opens 24 hours a day serving snacks and a-la-carte. L'Appia Italian Restaurant serving Italian food is located on level -1. Caballeros is located on level - 2 is a Cuban Restaurant. Strikers entertainment centre has a small cafe serving light meals and beverages. Kempi Cafe off the lobby area is the hotel Cake shop and serves coffee, sandwiches and cakes by their award winning pasty chef. The Pool Terrace serving Fish Market, Oriental Mezza and Grill and BBQs during the summer months.

Le Cafe

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	100
Opening Times	Breakfast 06.00 to10.30 Lunch 12.00 to 15.00 Dinner 19.00 to 24.00
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking area
Children’s Facilities	High chairs Children's menu Children under 6 complimentary
Breakfast Options	International breakfast buffet

Cranley Comment

Le Cafe is the main restaurant on the mezzanine level serving international buffet, local specialities and a-la-carte. It is a long L shaped bright open restaurant with most of the tables looking down into the marble and glass lobby area. There is a long service station for the buffet and at the far end on the stairs there is live entertainment during the evening. Le Cafe is bright and airy and gives a feeling of spaciousness. There is a special menu for children.

Le Cafe Lounge Lobby

Restaurant Type	International
Restaurant Capacity	Total 50, 30 inside and 20 outside during the summer
Opening Times	The Cafe Lounge is open 24 hours
Dress Codes	Smart casual

Air-Conditioning	Yes
Smoking Policy	Designated smoking area
Children’s Facilities	High Chairs Children's menu
Breakfast Options	A-la-carte

Cranley Comment

The Cafe Lounge is located on lobby level and has a terrace outside used only during the summer months. Decorated with rattan furniture and ceiling to floor windows, the lounge is bright and airy. There is a snack menu and a-la-carte and during the summer, there is live entertainment and hubbly bubbly served outside. The lounge looks out to the heated swimming pool.

Via Appia