Located a short drive from the entrance to Petra, The Marriott Hotel sits on the edge of a ridge overlooking the dramatic valley; the land falls steeply away from the hotel, and a vista of jagged mountains and deep canyons is enjoyed by most of the rooms. The rooms are modern in style, with touches that speak of Arab heritage: carved wood and geometric patterns in rich colours. As well as an excellent Italian restaurant, there is a bar and an Arabian restaurant, a spa, a swimming pool and even a small cinema.