InterContinental Amman (Jordan) by IHG
A well-located Amman base offering comfortable, modern rooms and standout Lebanese dining at Bourj al Hamam.
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InterContinental Amman offers a comfortable stay with modern, well-appointed rooms and attentive service in a walkable neighborhood. Guests praise the dining at Bourj al Hamam and restful beds with down pillows. However, multiple reviewers encounter persistent bathroom problems, particularly showers that leak onto the floor and drain poorly. 310
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What travelers noticed
- Rooms are clean, modern, and well appointed, with guests sleeping soundly on comfy beds and down pillows. 3
- Housekeeping and pool staff are attentive, prompt, and accommodating throughout the property. 1093
- The central location is widely appreciated for being an easy, walkable base compared to other hotels in Amman. 4
The catch
- While dishes like the poolside Eggs Benedict and meals at Bourj al Hamam get high praise, other guests found the food mediocre and disliked the coffee. 310
- Reviewers loved the great water pressure and plush bath towels, yet several encountered showers that leaked onto the floor and drained slowly. 310
Who it's for
- — Walkable neighborhood exploring in Amman
- — Fans of Lebanese dining at Bourj al Hamam
- — Travelers wanting modern rooms and plush bedding
Skip it if
- — Guests frustrated by leaky shower stalls and poor drainage
- — Travelers who prioritize top-tier morning coffee
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Score breakdown
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Bathroom
92Location
91- “the location of the hotel is outstanding yes love walking around the neighborhood” 70:07
- “Although this is a larger international hotel, it's still one of our favourites. It offers great value and has an excellent location compared to many of the other hotels in Amman, which are often located within the business district.” 4
Room
89Service
91Bed & Sleep
91Value
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-31
Where it sits
InterContinental Amman (Jordan) by IHG and the 2 other hotels we cover in Amman. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
What’s nearby
Landmarks and transport around InterContinental Amman (Jordan) by IHG. Distances are straight-line, so walking times are approximate.
- The Jordan Museumمتحف الأردن — 20 min walk · 1.6 km
- Jordan Archaeological Museumمتحف القلعة — 5 min drive · 2 km
- Citadel Hillتل القلعة — 5 min drive · 2.1 km
- Nymphaeum — 5 min drive · 2.2 km
- Roman TheaterRoman Theatre — 6 min drive · 2.5 km
- Odeon — 6 min drive · 2.5 km
- Queen Alia International AirportAMM — 27 min drive · 26.7 km
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 6 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 613 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 94
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 613 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
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- 1 mention
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 64 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Up in the room, the decor was showing slight wear - minor spots on the carpet and walls and a design scheme that probably seemed more of the moment in the late 20th century.” 10
- “And everything feels new and fresh. Our room was clean and extremely well appointed.” 3
- “A bedroom with a huge comfortable bed and fantastic bedding.” 16
- “Upgraded from Sea View Balcony King to a 1-bedroom Prestige Suite. Extraordinary 180 views of Gulf of Aqaba.” 3
- “Anyways, for the stay I secured a very large suite on the fifth floor. The type of suite that my dreams are made of!” 16
- “Nicely appointed room. Clean. Comfy.” 3
- “After exploring Petra for a day I arrived at around 8pm and checked into my room that had a beautiful view.” 6
- “The room had a fantastic balcony where I would sit and watch the sunrise.” 6
- “Upgraded to a 1-bedroom suite, which was spacious for sure, but also very dated.” 3
- “We were taking like three showers a day lol - just because of how nice it was. We also had a spacious walk-in closet. Spectacular city views.” 3
- “On the other hand, I was never anything less than comfortable here, and felt particularly content sitting at night in the soft light, sipping a Jordanian red wine and flipping through a magazine, while behind me through the window, a sweeping view of the city presented itself.” 10
- “Spectacular city views. Loved the room. Everything you'd expect from a new Ritz Carlton.” 3
- “We were taking like three showers a day lol - just because of how nice it was. We also had a spacious walk-in closet.” 3
- “Everyday was something new. I don't think I seen the same thing twice in terms of main course foods. I don't think I have ever had sushi in an executive lounge, but I had it at the Ritz in Amman. The Chef really puts time and effort into making sure you have an enjoyable experience.” 9
- “The TripAdvisor reviews for Sun City are overwhelmingly 5 star. Can't say I get it. The food was just meh (especially compared to the Petra Marriott the night before).” 3
- “Gave it a family-owned almost B&B vibe. We ate Mandi in the Bedouin tent and I'm serious when I say it was a top-5 meal for us all time. Maybe top 3. Just next-level panoply of flavor.” 3
- “The Chef really puts time and effort into making sure you have an enjoyable experience.” 9
- “Food was not very good. Rather limited selection too.” 3
- “The service was great, the seating was very comfortable not to mention the food was on another level! You can start your day for breakfast in the lounge or on the beach level where most of the hotel guests will be. Both are fantastic it just depends on what you're interested in.” 6
- “I dined alone one night at Bourj al Hamam, the hotel's excellent Lebanese restaurant, and was more or less ignored by other patrons.” 10
- “Out of all the places we stayed, their coffee was the worst. Not sure what's going on there.” 3
- “After they extract the Zarb from the ground, there's a mad buffalo herd rush to the buffet, which was very unpleasant. Tour busses full of loud groups.” 3
- “Breakfast buffet at Al Manara was fine. Not great. Not awful. Just sorta ticked the box.” 3
- “My suite had access to two different breakfast locations. One is obviously in the executive lounge on the eighth floor and the other is on the ground floor in the lobby. Both breakfasts were very extensive and tasted great.” 16
- “The lounges at the Intercontinental hotels always seem to be fantastic. The service was great, the seating was very comfortable not to mention the food was on another level!” 6
- “I definitely cannot forget to mention that they also offer some fantastic restaurants on premise.” 16
- “Breakfast buffet at Al Manara was fine. Not great. Not awful. Just sorta ticked the box. Out of all the places we stayed, their coffee was the worst.” 3
- “The food was just meh (especially compared to the Petra Marriott the night before).” 3
- “Service was so fast. Morning room service coffee delivered in under 5 minutes (I've waited 35 minutes at Four Seasons).” 3
- “Good water pressure, but shower didn't drain well, which I hate. And it leaked onto the floor, which I also hate.” 3
- “Bathroom mostly felt like a campground. Or at least what I imagine a campground is like.” 3
- “The shower, however, was like a pressure washer, which I loved.” 3
- “Huge, plush bath towels. Best towels I've ever had in a hotel?” 3
- “And everything feels new and fresh. Our room was clean and extremely well appointed. Shower was huge. Rainfall shower head was absolutely luxurious. We were taking like three showers a day lol - just because of how nice it was.” 3
- “Rainfall shower with great pressure.” 3
- “To finish it all off a magnificent bathroom with a huge bathtub and shower. Perfection!” 16
- “Bathroom a little dated. Good water pressure, but shower didn't drain well, which I hate. And it leaked onto the floor, which I also hate.” 3
- “Shower was huge. Rainfall shower head was absolutely luxurious. We were taking like three showers a day lol - just because of how nice it was.” 3
- “And there were some quirks, like a shower that leaked onto the bathroom floor outside of it, a comforter that was slightly too small for the otherwise very comfortable king-sized bed, and not quite enough closet space for two people, one of whom had a good amount of business attire to keep wrinkle-free.” 10
- “But to me: Bathroom mostly felt like a campground. Or at least what I imagine a campground is like.” 3
- “And some little, thoughtful touches make a big difference: American power outlets next to the Jordanian ones, for example, and gloriously large bath towels.” 10
- “But I can see having a nice time if that's what you're into. Also note they have exterior hallways to the rooms, so that sucks in the summer.” 3
- “Staff, of course, just absolutely all over it. Definitely the best pool staff I've ever experienced.” 3
- “The staff are accommodating. The Ritz in Amman gives you that family feeling!” 9
- “I met a lot of staff members and they were all very helpful and gave me great service. All of these great personal encounters tend to stick with me and leave a happy feeling in my heart.” 6
- “I had an amazing time at the St. Regis. The service is absolutely top notch, and the beds were so comfortable.” 9
- “Infinity pool over the lagoon was awesome. Pool staff great. We had one dedicated pool day and loved it!” 3
- “The views from all around the property are spectacular. Pool very nice. People are just beyond sweet. Gave it a family-owned almost B&B vibe.” 3
- “Daily housekeeping was prompt and good. Concierge was proactive and helpful.” 3
- “Very fast and prompt service team too.” 3
- “Daily housekeeping was prompt and good.” 3
- “From the time we walked in, these folks were *extra attentive.* Everyone just going out of their way to find out if we needed anything - and deliver on every request.” 3
- “Let me just say: This place has over-the-top service. Characteristic of the best Ritz Carltons.” 3
- “The staff throughout the InterContinental Amman are flawless in their work, from housekeeping to the concierge to the restaurant hosts and waiters to the staff of the Club InterContinental.” 10
- “Let me just say: This place has over-the-top service. Characteristic of the best Ritz Carltons. From the time we walked in, these folks were *extra attentive.*” 3
- “The views from all around the property are spectacular. Pool very nice. People are just beyond sweet.” 3
- “Concierge was proactive and helpful.” 3
- “The food was just meh (especially compared to the Petra Marriott the night before). Service also meh.” 3
- “Needed more pillows, and they arrived in two minutes lol. They regularly had like 6-7 valet attendants lined up. We could get our car in under a minute.” 3
- “The staff is fantastic very friendly and they will bring you exactly what you need to be the most productive.” 16
- “Although this is a larger international hotel, it's still one of our favourites. It offers great value and has an excellent location compared to many of the other hotels in Amman, which are often located within the business district.” 4
- “the location of the hotel is outstanding yes love walking around the neighborhood” On camera70:07
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 11 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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Sources
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- 17Looking for an actually clean hotel in Amman (Under €70/ ...reddit.comForum thread2026-02-24CurrentRead originalreddit.com
- 9Amman recommendations : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-09-28Recent7 quotes used
“Everyday was something new. I don't think I seen the same thing twice in terms of main course foods. I don't think I have ever had sushi in an executive lounge, but I had it at the Ritz in Amman. The Chef really puts tim…”
Read originalreddit.com - 4The InterContinental Jordan Hotelaudleytravel.comReview site2024-03-13Ageing2 quotes used
“Although this is a larger international hotel, it's still one of our favourites. It offers great value and has an excellent location compared to many of the other hotels in Amman, which are often located within the busin…”
Read originalaudleytravel.com - 3Ritz Carlton Amman + 6 other nights in Jordan AMAreddit.comForum thread2023-09-10Ageing55 quotes used
“Daily sushi was good, but pretty basic.”
Read originalreddit.com - 10The InterContinental Hotel Amman: Long-Earned Glamourflungmagazine.comReview site2017-01-10Ageing8 quotes used
“Up in the room, the decor was showing slight wear - minor spots on the carpet and walls and a design scheme that probably seemed more of the moment in the late 20th century.”
Read originalflungmagazine.com - 6Intercontinental Hotel Review (Aqaba, Jordan)pierreblake.comReview site2016-04-01Ageing5 quotes used
“I met a lot of staff members and they were all very helpful and gave me great service. All of these great personal encounters tend to stick with me and leave a happy feeling in my heart.”
Read originalpierreblake.com
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