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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

5.0 of 5
Dead Sea Road | P.O. Box 941806, Sweimah 11194, Jordan
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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Sweimah
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Moscow, Russia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Tomorrow we will finish our stay in Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea. We stayed here four times but it was best one. The weather in May very warm and this year it was especialy pleasant. Tho weeks is the optimal time to restore your health and received the new energy. The deluxe room is comfortable and nice, the selection of... More

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New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

My spouse and I went to the this resort for a spa weekend over Valentine's day. The Valentine's poolside dinner of many courses was delectable, the staff attentive, although the super cheesy saxophone player wasn't helping the ambience. The spa is amazing, my spouse and I got a couple's massage in the same room, including a gentle and relaxing pregnancy... More

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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42 reviews 42 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

Service is a key component of what goes to making up a 5star resort, this place needs to sort it out! From the moment we arrived till we checked out service levels every where were mediocre at best, non existent more often. I am a Black tier level GHA member, and am used to a certain level of service. Lets... More

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cleethorpes
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9 reviews 9 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 NEW

This is a 5 star hotel and you can see why-- vast regal lobby, great pools, sunshine guaranteed and Dead sea floating with mud spa treatments. the staff were lovely and the pool patio room was lovely,,. the breakfasts were awful in the Obelisk( felt and looked like a British MOTO motorway service station).. the breakfasts in the Thai restaurant... More

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2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Spent only one night in the Kempinski Dead Sea Jordan, and wished I had planned my trip differently. Next time I'm spending more time at this hotel than at the other sites and places we have been. Rented a car from Amman airport and drove about 1,5 hours to Kempinski hotel, where we were greated by friendly staff and a... More

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Kiev, Ukraine
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

I have enjoyed staying with my family at several hotels in the Dead Sea Area and all of them have nice things to offer, while and sometime things can go wrong like internet problems, maintenance issues, not the exact expectation with the quality of food and service, but at Kempinski on the Dead Sea, where I stayed with my family... More

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KempinskiIshtar, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Mr. Faisal, Greetings from Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, We received your wonderful comments with great pleasure and appreciation and would like to thank you for sharing your feedback with us on Tripadvisor. We truly appreciate such comments that will help us not only maintain, but also improve our guest satisfaction. Best regards, The Management More

Amman
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

That was my second stay in this great hotel, the first one was last summer it was so beautiful thats why i came back. Very helpful staff, they just want to serve you, the team at the pools keep saying "we are here at your service, we need you to be happy" also at the reciption the same, smilling &... More

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KempinskiIshtar, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Mr. Waseem, Greetings from Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, We would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback about your stay at our hotel. We truly appreciate your comments which reflect our efforts in providing our guests with exceptional services and facilities. Once again, many thanks and we look forward to welcoming you back to our hotel.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013 via mobile

It is a pity that such a nice property has a poor level of service and not well maintained (shower leaks, doors r noisy, most TV channels are not clear ) !!! Definitely not a 5 star property! Still no wifi in room and even in public places network cuts all the time. Waiters are not friendly Receptionists are far... More

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KempinskiIshtar, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Zee71, Greetings from Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, We would like to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your stay at our hotel. Rest assured that you comments have been conveyed to the concerned to make sure such shortfalls are being handled with immediate effect. Your precious feedback is our way to uplift the hotel facilities and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013 via mobile

What a stunning view to wake up to ever morning - the beautifully Dead Sea looking across to Israel in the distance. The bedroom was great and the staff were extremely attentive - you can chose the scent of your room each day! Beds were turned down and the hotel slippers looked out beside the beds each evening. Breakfast was... More

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KempinskiIshtar, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Mr. Brown, Greetings from Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, We would like to extend our great appreciation for your nice comments about your previous stay at our hotel. We very much look forward to welcoming you back at our hotel very soon. Best regards, The management More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013 via mobile

What a great hotel. We are at the pool enjoying the best drinks. We just got a complimentary ice cream from the chef :) that is simply great service... Happy people wherever u look.., the breakfast is one of the best I saw so far! Rooms are amazing. If you are heading to the Dead Sea. It's the only hotel... More

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KempinskiIshtar, General Manager at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, responded to this review
May 8, 2013

Dear Mr. Marwan, Greetings from Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, We would like to thank you for your wonder comments regarding your previous stay at our hotel. It is our great pleasure to have hosted you and we very much look forward to your second visit in the near future. Best regards The management More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Main building(34)
  • Very good(26)
  • Infinity pool(21)
  • Breakfast buffet(14)
  • Middle East(10)
  • Italian restaurant(8)
  • Mini bar(7)
  • Thai restaurant(6)
  • Junior suite(6)
  • Soft drinks(6)

Additional Information about Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Address: Dead Sea Road | P.O. Box 941806, Sweimah 11194, Jordan
Region: Jordan > Dead Sea Region > Sweimah
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Romantic Hotels in Sweimah
#2 Luxury Hotels in Sweimah
#2 Family Hotels in Sweimah
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar gives you the opportunity to enjoy its riches where Queen of Sheba and Cleopatra once strived to unravel mystery. Situated gracefully on the shores of the largest spa in the world the Dead Sea, unique for its ozone-rich air, mineral sea water and ultra-violet filtered sunshine. Surely there is no region on earth where nature and history have more wonderfully conspired, where so exciting drama has obtained a so beautiful theatre. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Kempinski Hotel Amman
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Jordan

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