Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan

From the hotel’s shore-side location next to the Dead Sea in Jordan, history can be felt all around in this enchanting setting.

Here, at the lowest point on earth 400 metres below sea level, this five-star property affords uninterrupted panoramic sea views across to the West Bank. The property is brilliantly located with easy access to some of the world’s most spectacular scenery, historic countryside, and sites of great cultural and religious significance, with the city of Amman just a 40-minute drive away.

Stylish and elegant, the Arabesque-style resort features an oasis of olive and palm tree gardens, lagoons, waterfalls and private pools. There are 345 lavish rooms and suites, each facing either out to sea or overlooking the Babylonia Garden, while the two exclusive Ishtar Villas offer superior privacy and luxury, each one connected to two beach chalets.

Spanning over three floors, the incredible Ishtar Spa by Resense is the largest spa in the Middle East, and features the Ishtar Baths, comprising of state-of-the-art facilities including the therapeutic Dead Sea pools. The extensive menu of treatments incorporates the healing properties of the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea, making a visit to the spa an absolute must. kempinski.com