Jordan expects even more visitors for its 'Wonder of the World'

With its prime location, the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Amman is an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers wishing to discover the city's local attractions.

"After the announcement of Petra being one of the new Seven Wonders of the World, Jordan looks forward to receiving a great number of visitors looking to discover the country's local attractions," said Thierry Bertin, Area Director of Marketing - Middle East, Hyatt International Hotels and Resorts.

"We always believed the ancient city of Petra was a special attraction, now we are ecstatic that it has reached the fame of being part of the world's wonders," added Bertin.

The hotel runs tours to the ancient city of Petra on a daily basis along with other local attractions including the Roman City of Jerash, the Wadi Rum desert landscape and Aqaba, the local town bordering the Red Sea.

Petra, which means 'stone' in Greek, is nestled between in a great rift valley south of the Dead Sea. For seven centuries, this architectural wonder dissolved into a mystic legend only known to the local Bedouins. The Nabateans -Arabs during pre-Roman times - carved this wonderland of temples, tombs and elaborate buildings out of solid rock. The best time to visit this historical marvel is during the early morning and late afternoon when the sandstone rock glows red.

Grand Hyatt Amman offers guests a luxurious experience while discovering Jordan's famous sites and sounds. The hotel boasts of 311 rooms and suites, 50 Luxury Residential Apartments including three top class restaurants, and all day delicatessen for sandwiches, cakes and pastries.

The hotel recently completed the final phase of renovation with the openings of the new Grand Club Lounge in May this year following the successful introduction of the hotel's cutting-edge venues, 32º North, The Lounge and The Terrace.

Grand Hyatt Amman also offers a Club Olympus Fitness Center with indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as Sauna, Steam Rooms and massage services.