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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea has announced the opening of its impressive main building will take place in May 2007.
The imposing new main building will add 201 luxurious rooms and suites to the existing facilities and complete the resort's accommodation offering.
Housed in a stylish Arabesque building, the new accommodation includes 137 Superior Rooms, 51 Junior Suites, 11 Executive Suites and 2 Penthouses; ideal for leisure and business travellers alike. All rooms feature a luxurious contemporary décor and a spacious outdoor balcony with unobstructed views over the famed Dead Sea.
The 201 new rooms and suites join the existing 117 within the exclusive Ishtar villas, which opened in May 2006, to make up a total 318, all of which face the Dead Sea and each with their own unique style. The complete resort experience will encompass luxury amenities, superb leisure and wellness facilities, culinary excellence and world class service.
"After months of preparation and finishing work, we're delighted to open this eagerly anticipated part of our property, presenting the best of the ancient world in a modern context. We now look forward to welcoming guests seeking the ultimate in relaxation, luxury and history," said Duncan O'Rourke, Regional Director & General Manager, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea.
In addition to the new rooms and suites, the hotel will also open two new dining outlets including an Asian inspired restaurant 'The Codes' in May, and a grill restaurant and bar in the following months. By the end of 2007 there will be a total of nine dining and lounge venues, serving an exquisite selection of ethnic and international cuisines and refreshments.
Featured in Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2007 and cited as Jordan's 'Resort of the Year' in the 2006 Grumpy Gourmet Award, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar is already being recognised as the premier resort destination in the region.
During 2007 the resort will also open a Grand Ballroom, for up to 800 guests, extensive meeting facilities and an auditorium seating 228 people, a bowling centre, tennis courts and 10,000 m2 of holistic wellness facilities at the Anantara Spa, which will be the largest in the Middle East.
Inspired by ancient Babylonian architecture, the hotel is built in carved Jerusalem stone and features gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools. Ancient olive trees and bamboo palms provide guests with absolute privacy in a serene and exclusive setting.
While relaxation and wellness are the main attractions at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, its strategic location offers guests a plethora of adventure-related activities, including Wadi excursions, mountain biking and horse riding, perfect for an adventure-filled holiday for the entire family or incentive groups.
Situated 70 km Southwest of Queen Alia International Airport and 55 km Southwest of Amman, the capital city of Jordan, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar is the second Kempinski property in the country with a third hotel to debut in 2008 in Aqaba.
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