Picolo recommends · Hotel in Amman, Jordan
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
A newer luxury hotel in west Amman where the pool sits among terraces and the rooms are big enough to unpack a whole Jordan trip.
Late afternoon, the terraces around the pool fill with long shadows and the city spreads out in pale stone below. This is one of the more recent arrivals among Amman's luxury hotels, and it shows in the generous rooms and the calm, polished feel.
The hotel sits in the western part of the city, away from the old centre. That makes it a quiet place to land before Petra and Wadi Rum, or to recover in afterwards, with a spa and several restaurants under one roof.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
We picked it as our Amman base because it does comfort without fuss. Large rooms, a proper spa and views across the city make it a good bookend for a road trip through Jordan.
You will not walk to the sights from here. The Citadel, the Roman theatre and downtown all mean a taxi ride, so it suits travellers who want rest more than street life on the doorstep.
What you get
- Outdoor pool framed by terraces
- Large spa
- Several restaurants
- Spacious rooms
- Views over the city
A day at The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
- Morning
- Breakfast with the city still hazy below the windows.
- Midday
- A taxi to the Citadel and the Roman theatre downtown.
- Afternoon
- Back to the pool terraces while the heat peaks.
- Evening
- Dinner on a rooftop in Jabal Amman as the lights come on.
Location
West Amman, Amman, Jordan
Open in MapsQuestions about The Ritz-Carlton, Amman
Is The Ritz-Carlton, Amman close to downtown?
No. It is in the western districts, so plan on a taxi to reach the Citadel, the Roman theatre and the old souks.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Amman have a spa?
Yes, there is a large spa, along with an outdoor pool surrounded by terraces.
Is The Ritz-Carlton, Amman a good stop before Petra?
Yes. It works well as a comfortable first or last night in Jordan, before heading south by car or after returning from the desert.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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