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Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea

Dead Sea Road P.O. Box 941806, Sweimeh, Jordan, 11194
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The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea lies gracefully in the Jordan Valley and on the shores of the largest spa in the world situated at the lowest point on earth. The Dead Sea, at 400 meters below sea level, is unique for its ozone–rich air, mineral water and ultra-violet filtered sunshine. Large conference and banqueting facilities are available, including a Grand Ballroom with a capacity of up to 800 guests, an Auditorium for 182 guests and several Meeting Rooms. The Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea offers three luxurious enclaves set amidst gardens dotted with lagoons, waterfalls and private pools, where ancient olive trees mingle with bamboo palms, providing guests with absolute privacy in a serene and exclusive setting.

Venue Details

ChainKempinski Hotels
BrandKempinski Hotels
Built2007
Renovated2023
Total meeting space4,714 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms345
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Conde Nast Traveler: One of The Top Five Resorts in The Middle East 2015. One of The Top Ten Resorts in The Middle East 2013. Prestigious Travel & Leisure Magazine: One of the World’s Best 500 Hotels 2011. Word Spa Awards: Jordan’s Best Hotel Spa 2015

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
EarthCheck Certified
Sustainability level: Certified Silver

Certification body: EarthCheck

Issued: 6/4/2025 Expires: 6/4/2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
4,714 sq. ft.
Largest room
9,429.2 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
15
Second largest room
2,400.4 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Seating capacity
600
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Business Centre 1
Business Centre 2
Inanna Terrace
Business Centre 3
The Sacrament Ballroom

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
345
Suites
97

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 41.13 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking

Local Attractions

Dead Sea Panorama
Dead Sea Panorama
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15 kms
Maeen Springs
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20 kms
Loot Cave
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Mount Nebo
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Baptism Site
Baptism Site
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The Wadi Mujib Gorge
The Wadi Mujib Gorge
Recreation
40 kms
Ancient City of Jerash
Ancient City of Jerash
Historical landmark
40 kms
Once one of the ten great Roman cities. The ancient city of Jerash was restored from beneath the sands and is considered to be one of the best preserved Roman cities in the world. The Jerash Festival is held annually in July, morphing Jerash into one of the world’s most spectacular cultural events.
The Lost City of Petra
The Lost City of Petra
Historical landmark
62 kms
The world wonder, is considered to be Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. This rose city is almost completely carved into the mountain by the Nabataeans - An ancient Arab civilization that settled here more than 2000 years ago. Petra is a must-see, and is less than a 3 hour drive from the hotel.

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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

​Pets not allowed, outside catering not allowed

Additional details

Awarded as one of the best 500 hotels in the world and the best in Jordan, and as per the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. World Luxury Spa Awards 2019 by Luxury Hotel Awards Jordan's Best Hotel Spa 2019 by World Travel Awards World Spa Award -2018 - Jordan's  Best Hotel Spa 2018  World Luxury Spa Award 2018 - Luxury Wellness Spa - Country Winner: Jordan   Luxury Wellness Spa - Jordan 2017 – by World Luxury Spa Awards. Jordan's Best Hotel Spa 2017 – by World Spa Awards

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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