Moevenpick Resort Spa Dead Sea, Jordan

The Cranley Report®: Moevenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea

Moevenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea, Jordan

Hotel Address

Sweimeh,
Dead Sea Road
P.O. Box 815538
11180 Amman
Jordan

Cranley Rating

Moevenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea

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Hotel Summary

Category	Resort Hotel
Awards Won	2006 Annual Grumpy Gourmet Awards Winner of Best Spa in Jordan 2005 MENA Travel Awards Zara Spa - Golden Award Winner for Best Spa in the Middle East and North Africa

Hotel Opened	1999
Refurbishment	Extra rooms and suites, an additional pool, restaurant, Kids Club and other new facilities were added in 2007

Cranley Summary

The Moevenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea Hotel is located on the north-eastern shore of the historic Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth and is approximately a forty minute drive from Amman's Queen Alia International Airport. The resort has Arabic inspired architecture with many of the guest rooms being part of a two storey village complex, designed in the style of old Jerusalem, with streets and external stairs. The 358 guest rooms and suites are luxuriously decorated and equipped with modern amenities and all have a terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens, Dead Sea or Mount Nebo. Al Saraya Restaurant and Al Khayyam Bar and Al Hana Lounge are situated in the main building, whilst three other restaurants & a café bar are located in the village square. The hotel has state-of-the-art conference and banqueting facilities and its Zara Spa is one of the largest and most advanced spas in the Middle East, offering an extensive range of treatments. The hotel has three main swimming pools, one of which is heated and an unheated children's pool, as well as a private pool and a Jacuzzi for Premium room guests. There are also tennis courts, a gym and a private beach.

Hotel Location & Layout

Location Description

The Moevenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea is located on the north-eastern shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. It has its own man made beach and swimming pools as part of what is a very extensive self contained resort complex. The nearest attraction is the Baptism Site, the place of John the Baptist's settlement at Bethany beyond the Jordan, where Jesus was baptised or the city of Madaba, which is famous for its mosaics and Mount Nebo, which is a sacred mountain overlooking the Dead Sea, is not too far away. Queen Alia International Airport at Amman is 70 kilometres away.

Airports
Distance	70 km
Airport Transfers	Taxi transfers available Hire Car

Cities and Sights
Distance	280 km
City/Sight Transfers	Taxi transfers available Hire Car

Layout Description

The resort is located just off the main road at a tranquil spot on the Dead Sea. The resort has 358 guest rooms and suites and an array of restaurants and bars. The rooms and suites are spread between the main building and comfortable guest bungalows, each with a terrace or balcony, overlooking the landscaped gardens or the Dead Sea itself. One restaurant and the main bar are located in the main building, whilst all other food and beverage outlets are in the resort grounds towards the sea. Zara Spa, the tennis courts, the gym and the swimming pools are all in the grounds away from the main building.

Lobby & Guest Relations

Open Hours	24 Hours
Languages Spoken	English, Arabic and other languages are spoken
Payment Methods	All major international credit cards and cash accepted
Foreign Exchange	Open 24 Hours All major currencies exchanged
Taxis Arranged	The hotel will arrange taxis with Hertz Rent A Car
Tours Arranged	Excursions can be arranged and organised through Hertz Rent A Car located in the resort lobby. Typical excursions are those to the historic site at Petra; to Jarash, a well preserved ancient Roman town; to Madaba, a city famous for it's mosaics and to Wadi Rum, where hikers face a challenging climb of the massive cliffs.

Guest Relations	Standard Services
Concierge Services	Standard Services
Medical Facilities	There is a Therapy Centre located near to the beach, which receives guests who are using treatments for medical reasons. It is open daily from 08:30 to 17:00. A night nurse is available from 17:00 to 08:00 the next morning.
Parking	There is a complimentary car park, with uncovered parking located in front of the resort's entrance.

Cranley Comment

The elegant hotel lobby area has marble and mosaic floors, is decorated in soft neutral shades and has architrave arches throughout. From the main entrance the reception desk is located on the right, with the main lobby lounge seating area directly opposite, adjacent to the Al Khayyam Bar. Leading off the reception area are elevators to guest rooms, the business centre and a library. From the main hotel entrance and turning left, there is a Hertz Car Hire desk leading into the entrance of the hotel's large meeting and convention centre, which has its own lobby, restaurant, elevators, meeting and ballroom areas and guest rooms.

Shops & Amenities

Description

Souk Zara is located in the Village Square and has three sections, selling a variety of local souvenirs and gifts, bathroom products, cosmetics and sun lotions, as well as useful items such as camera batteries. Open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.

Cranley Comment

The Moevenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea has limited on-site shopping, with Souk Zara, which sells a selection of souvenirs and gifts being located in the village square of the resort. Hertz Rent a Car runs a shuttle bus from the resort to Amman and back, (charges apply) where supermarkets, banks, shops and the hospital can all be found. The journey is approximately 45 kms.

Rooms, Suites & Villas

Number of Floors	3
Total Rooms	358
Elevators	3
Rooms per Elevator	119
Total Staff	651
Staff per Room	1.8

Check-in Time	15:00
Check-out Time	12:00
Late Checkout	Late check-out subject to availability at an additional charge
Smoking Rooms	268 smoking rooms. The whole of the second floor in one part of the main building and the whole of the third floor in another part, are designated as non-smoking floors.
Room Service	Full menu served 24 hours a day
Laundry Service	Laundry collected before 10:00 is returned same day Express service is available between 08:00 to 21:00 at additional cost

Cranley Comment

The Moevenpick Resort and Spa Dead Sea has 358 rooms and suites ranging from Standard, Superior, Deluxe, Premium and Beach Rooms, to Village Suites, Executive Suites, Beach Suites and a Royal Suite. There is also a Royal Villa. Four Deluxe rooms are equipped for 'Special Needs'. All rooms have self controlled air-conditioning and heating, satellite TV, direct dial phone, chargeable broadband internet access, hair dryer, mini bar and a room safe. All rooms with the exception of the Premeir room can have an additional bed added to allow a third adult to stay in the room. Decorated in warm natural colours and luxuriously furnished, all rooms have balconies with views of either Mount Nebo, the Dead Sea, hotel gardens or swimming pool. The rooms and suites are spread out among the main hotel building and guest bungalows.

Type of Room, Views & Facilities

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Standard	90	46 Sea 44 Mountain	Air Conditioning Balcony Bathroom amenities Bathtub/shower Bidet Satellite TV Ceiling Fan Complimentary Coffee and Tea Direct Dial Phone Electrical Adapters Hair Dryer High Speed Internet Mini Bar Modem Data Port Power Converters upon request Safebox Desk with lamp and electric socket Voice Mail	3 Adults	28

Cranley Comment

Standard Rooms are located in 'Yamouk' in the main building and the rooms have either a king bed or two twin beds, easy chair and table, work desk, TV and chargeable broadband internet access. All rooms have balconies with either sea view or mountain view. Some of the seaview rooms have their view partially obstructed by a new hotel next door. The rooms all have marbled floors and are decorated in cool pastel shades giving a spacious, light and airy atmosphere. The en suite bathrooms have a shower over the bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Superior	73	Sea	As per the Standard Room.	3 Adults	29

Cranley Comment

Superior Rooms are located in 'Zara' in the main building or in the northern village part facing the neighbouring hotel. The rooms have either a king bed or two twin beds, easy chair and table, work desk, TV and chargeable broadband internet access. All rooms have balconies or terrace with sea or garden view. The rooms all have marble floors and are decorated in cool pastel shades giving a spacious, light and airy atmosphere. The en-suite bathrooms have a shower over the bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Deluxe	137	69 Valley 68 Garden	As per the Superior Room with the added benefit of: Extra space	3 Adults	30 - 35

Cranley Comment

Deluxe Rooms are located in the two storey bungalows in the village, which is designed in the style of old Jerusalem with streets and external stairs. The rooms have either a king bed or two twin beds, easy chair and table, work desk, television and chargeable broadband internet access. All the rooms have a balcony with a view over the valley or garden area, marble floors and are decorated in cool pastel shades giving a spacious, light and airy atmosphere. The en suite bathrooms have a shower over the bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Premium	24	Swimming Pool	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of: Full Size Mirror Private Pool and Jacuzzi Separate walk-in shower	2 Adults	35

Cranley Comment

Premium Rooms are exclusively reserved for adults and children are not allowed. Located in a secluded area of the two storey village and designed in the style of old Jerusalem, the guest rooms have their own sizeable private pool and Jacuzzi. The rooms all have balconies, look over the private pool and have king beds (except four rooms with twin beds), sofa or easy chair, table, desk, Satellite TV and chargeable broadband internet access. Rooms are decorated in soft shades, have light marble floors and exude comfort and privacy. The en suite bathrooms have a separate walk in shower and bath.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Village Suites	7	Garden	As per the Deluxe Room with the added benefit of: Separate Shower Sofa Bed Separate bedroom Additional bathroom	3 Adults	61

Cranley Comment

The Village Suites are located in the village and have a bedroom with balcony, en suite bathroom, living room with balcony, small hallway with cupboard space and a further bathroom. The bedroom has a king size bed (except one Suite which has two separate beds), easy chairs and table, Satellite TV, desk and fitted cupboards. The bedrooms are decorated in soft pastel shades, with colour coordinated soft furnishings and have washed woodwork in pale green shades. The lounge area has marble floors and comprises two double sofas, coffee table, easy chairs, Satellite TV and chargeable broadband internet access. The balconies look out to the gardens and the Valley.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Executive Suites	6	4 Sea 2 Valley	Air Conditioning Self Controlled Heating System Broadband internet access Cable TV VCR Stereo Ceiling Fan Tea/Coffee making facilities Hairdryer Workdesk with lamp Direct dial phone Mini Bar Safe For Laptop Bathtub/shower Separate shower WC Bidet Bathrobe Bathroom Amenities Bathroom phone Balcony	3 Adults	71

Cranley Comment

These luxury suites are located in 'Zara' in the main building, where they have a breathtaking view of the Dead Sea or in the village with view over the valley. The suites all feature a large balcony. They are decorated in light pastel shades and have marble floors. The bedroom is furnished with a king size bed or two twin beds, wardrobes, Satellite TV and wooden Middle Eastern Furniture. There is a separate living room, tastefully designed in a modern Oriental theme, that comes with TV, CD player, chargeable broadband internet access, sofa and easy chairs. The bathroom has a bath with a separate shower and there is also a guest toilet.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Suite	1	Sea	As per the Executive Suite with the added benefit of: Considerably more space Additional furniture items Dressing room Jacuzzi Guest bathroom	3 Adults	100

Cranley Comment

The Royal Suite is situated on the 2nd floor in the Yamouk section of the main building. It has a balcony running along the entire suite, with magnificent views of the Dead Sea. The Suite has marble floors with Arabic rugs scattered over. The large bedroom has a king size bed with a feature carved arabesque headboard, easy chairs and a television. There is a dressing room, en-suite bathroom with bath, jacuzzi, walk-in shower and complimentary amenities. The lounge area is beautifully decorated, with soft furnishings in rich gold fabrics on sofas and chairs and mother of pearl inlay on wooden Middle Eastern furniture, complementing the cool pastel shades of the room. It also comes with TV, CD player and chargeable broadband internet access. There is a small hallway with a guest bathroom off it.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Beach rooms	16	Sea	Air Conditioning Self Controlled Heating System Broadband internet access Flat screen TV VCR Stereo Ceiling Fan Tea/Coffee making facilities Hairdryer Workdesk with lamp Direct dial phone Mini Bar Safe For Laptop Bathtub/shower Separate shower WC Bidet Bathrobe Bathroom Amenities Bathroom phone Terrace	3 Adults	40

Cranley Comment

The new Beach Rooms are built on different levels, in the new Wadi Rum section close to the beach and offer guests superb views of the Dead Sea. Each room has its own terrace, ranging in size from 20 square metres up to 130 square metres. 12 of the 16 Beach Rooms have king size beds, whilst the others have two twin beds. All of them are furnished and decorated in a modern contemporary style and include a flat screen TV and have chargeable broadband internet access. The Oriental style bathrooms are equipped with a separate shower as well as a bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Beach Suites	3	Sea	As per the Executive Suite, with the added benefit of: SpaciousTerrace	3 Adults	80

Cranley Comment

The three new Beach Suites are in an imposing position, in the new Wadi Rum section near the beach, where they have superb views of the Dead Sea. All are equipped with large terraces, with a minimum size of 150 square metres. The bedrooms are furnished with king size beds, flat screen TV and include décor in pastel colours. The living area has a modern look, with contemporary furniture and makes use of bright colours. All suites have chargeable broadband internet access. The Oriental style bathroom is spacious and has a separate shower as well as the bathtub.

Type	No.	View	Facilities	Max. Occupancy	Size m2
Royal Villa	1	Sea	As per the Beach Suite and Beach Rooms, with the added benefit of : 24 hour butler service Private car with driver Private pool and terrace with an approximate size of 2000 m2.	15	310

Cranley Comment

The Royal Villa is located on the first level of the new Wadi Rum section and occupies a superb seaview position overlooking the Dead Sea. It comprises one Beach Suite and four Beach Rooms and has an original design. The en suite bathroom in the Beach Suite is open plan and is situated behind the bedroom. The Royal Villa has modern contemporary furniture throughout, with hi-tech equipment such as flat screen televisions and it has chargeable broadband internet access. The Royal Villa features a huge, exclusive terrace and has its own private pool. The total size of the terrace and private pool is approximately 2000 square metres. There is 24 hour butler service and guests have the benefit of a private car with driver.

Restaurants & Cafés