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There aren't many hotels you stay at when you're on the road that truly feel like home... At least, that's what I thought until I stayed at the Petra Moon Hotel in Petra, Jordan this summer. HIGHLIGHTS Petra is a legendary town with fascinating people, beautiful landscapes and a rich history, so you want to stay in a place that gives you the best opportunity to experience all that. Of course, you also want to stay someplace where you can get straight to adventuring without having to drive far just to reach the entrance to the Lost City. The Petra Moon Hotel is just a mere 300 feet from the visitor's entrance and is a mid-range hotel so it's affordable for families. We arrived at the hotel before check-in, so we normally wouldn't be allowed to enter. The staff was very kind, welcoming us in early and answering all our questions. Our room was ready in about 10 minutes, and someone brought us (and our bags) up. ROOMS The room was so great, especially because of how roomy it was. This is perfect for when you're a family and want to be able to move around, store things, etc. without feeling confined and as if you don't have enough space. We had a queen-sized bed and two twin beds, a large sofa with a table/footrest, a flat screen TV, big bathroom, lots of cabinets, mini-fridge and microwave. I relaxed in the sofa a lot and felt like I was in an Airbnb rather than a typical hotel room. It's the little things that count, and Petra Moon went the extra mile to do those little things. They asked us at the front desk what country we were from, and when we got to our room, the cable box for the TV was programmed for that country, with the corresponding channels all set up. POOL After exploring Petra for hours in 96 degree (36 Celsius) weather, we were hot and tired. So it was amazing to be able to jump straight into the pool and hang out there until sundown. The pool is on the rooftop of the hotel and overlooks the canyons that surround Petra. It's a very unique and beautiful view to have. There's also a lounge area to read or rest. The hotel offers clean towels in the pool area, and we had the pool all to ourselves while we were there. Swimming was a great way to cool off and have fun as a family. We watched the sun set amongst the canyons from the water, which was a wonderful experience. It also made the perfect backdrop for pictures! AMENITIES A full breakfast buffet is included! Plus, there are brand new restrooms right next to the pool! This was so convenient. I don't know about you, but I always find it annoying to have to leave the pool, then go all the way back downstairs while dripping water all over the floor and the elevator just because I need to use the restroom. DINNER We rarely eat dinner at hotels, but the Petra Moon hotel offers a barbeque dinner on the gorgeous terrace for a reasonable price, so we stayed and ate there. The ambiance was great: people happily chatting, call-to-prayer echoing through the canyons from the nearby hill-top town and the smell of barbecue wafting towards us... The shish kebabs, vegetables, hummus, tabbouleh, bread, and other dips were very good, and the service was great. The only thing that was somewhat annoying was the weak wifi from the room, but it was a minor issue. BREAKFAST The next morning, we arrived to breakfast a bit late, but the waiters immediately sprung up to welcome us and get everything ready for us. Everyone worked hard to make breakfast as pleasant as possible, and the woman who made the crepes was a pleasure to chat with. There were lots of choices, and even I ate my fill, which means a lot since I'm not a big breakfast-eater. It was hard to leave this hotel where the staff felt like friends and the accommodations were spectacular. The Petra Moon Hotel truly offers a more welcoming environment than big-chain hotels, and gives you the traditional experience of residing in the historical town of Petra. The views are incredible, food delicious and the memories countless. If you're visiting Petra and planning on staying anywhere in that area, I would absolutely recommend this hotel! Disclaimer: I was not hosted at the Petra Moon Hotel, nor did I receive any discount for my stay. All opinions are 100% mine Feel free to ask any questions about the hotel or our stay! Or let me know your favorite hotel below.
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