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Kempinski Ishtar (5*)

Highly commended by the international hospitality industry, the Kempinski Ishtar, located at the Dead Sea, is one of a kind. With 117 rooms and suites with balconies, terraces or verandas, the hotel’s allure is not simply in its proximity to the Dead Sea. It is the chic design and architecture of the property and rooms that lends flair to a vacation. The restaurants, host to international fusions and trendy bar settings, are exciting and full of surprises. With endless views of the sea and the 9 swimming pools on the hotel grounds, some appearing to overflow into the Dead Sea, the hotel is unforgettable.

Overview

With its inspirational location, stunning Babylonian architecture and plethora of leisure, wellbeing and business facilities, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has rapidly carved a niche in the luxury travel market, attracting tourists from all over the world. Especially popular with the European market, the resort was praised at German-based World Hotel Awards, winning the New Hotel 2007 category based on guest satisfaction surveys. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, where ancient olive trees mingle with bamboo palms, providing guests with absolute privacy in a serene and exclusive setting. Designed in affectionate tribute to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea is built with local stone boasting 318 rooms and suites within a stylish Arabesque monument building that weaves clean and simple lines into an Arabian theme.

Deluxe

The Hotel offers 318 rooms and suites segregated into two parts: Ishtar Villas, opened on 1st May 2006. Offering a boutique hotel feel in this exclusive hideaway with unparalleled leisure facilities. There are 82 Ishtar Superior Rooms, 8 Ishtar Deluxe Rooms, 11 Ishtar Terrace Rooms, 6 Ishtar Suites, 4 Ishtar Spa Rooms, 4 Ishtar Beach Chalets and 2 Ishtar Royal Villas. The Main Hotel, opened in May 2007. Housed in a stylish Arabesque building. The Main Building has 137 Superior Rooms, 51 Junior Suites, 11 Executive Suites and 2 Penthouse Suites. All rooms and suites face the Dead Sea, feature a luxurious contemporary décor and a spacious outdoor balcony, terrace or veranda. All rooms and suites are complemented with state-of-the-art technology and luxury amenities. All rooms and suites offer amenities and facilities such as exclusive Luxury bathroom amenities, complimentary Mini Bar (soft drinks, beer, selection of snacks), and complimentary High Speed Internet Access.

Superior

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Junior Suite

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Kempinski Ishtar Restaurants

Culinary delights and the finest beverages await you at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea where food & beverage outlets are meticulously complemented with immaculate service and breathtaking views. Enjoy a mouth-watering buffet or an a la carte menu from a wide range of International and National cuisine indulgences prepared by our Award-winning team of chefs. Restaurants include The Codes for Asian cuisine, Sunset Terrace for classical cocktails, light snacks, and delightful brews, Kish Bar (piano bar) to savor a drink and a smoke a traditional Arabic pipe while catching a few tunes, and much much more at Akkad Pool Grill, Ashur Pizza & Grill, The Obelisk Restaurant, Sumerian Bar, and the option of In-Room Dining.

Kempinski Ishtar Activities

Traditional Arabian hospitality combined with natural beauty will thrill the sophisticated traveller. This small country enables the lovers of history, archaeology, nature and photography who seek more than just relaxation, to explore its wonders and enjoy truly memorable and inspirational experiences available nowhere else in the globe, including the Dead Sea, Amman, Jerash, Umm Qais, MAdaba, Mount Nebo, The Baptism Site, Mujib Nature Reserve, Dana Nature Reserve, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Red Sea.