Visiting Petra from Eilat, any hotel suggestion?
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The Petra Forum Hotel (Intercontinental chain) is, as far as I'm aware, the closest hotel to Petra and therefore best from a location viewpoint. It's situated right next to the wadi (by which you enter Petra). I can't remember exact cost but somewhere around $70 per night. They have a web site and do special rates. Hotel will arrange horse rides (and therefore arrange price of horse ride, which saves you a lot of hassle with bargaining). The guys who lead the horses do expect a tip at end of day. You need, at least, one full day to see Petra. I was there for just short of two days and I'd have liked more time.
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We are staying at the Petra Movenpick this fall after much research. The Forum and Movenpick are both very close to the entrance to Petra (our room has a view of the hills of Petra), but several people both on this site and friends rate the Movenpick #1. Neither are cheap - you'll have to stay in town further from site to get that. Hate to say this here, but check out the Lonely Planet guide book on Jordan/Syria. They give many hotel choices in 3 price ranges. Happy travels.