Following a rousing debut that saw the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea recording high occupancy rates within months of its unveiling, the region’s newest resort paradise achieved another major feat when it was declared Jordan’s Resort of the Year in the 2nd Annual Grumpy Gourmet Awards.
“This is a great honour, given the first-rate quality of the competition. And coming as it does barely a few months of our launch, this is a fantastic reward for all the hard work and dedication that we have put into making the hotel the best in the region for relaxation, luxury and wellness,” said Duncan O’Rourke, General Manager and Regional Director, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea.
Tourists from around the GCC and Europe have made the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea their resort destination of choice, because of its unparalleled wellness and leisure offers. Its proximity to one of the most fascinating natural wonders of the world, the Dead Sea, which is known for its rejuvenating properties, has drawn the fancy of tourists from in and around the region.
“All 114 rooms and suites throughout the resort are Ishtar-style Villas inspired by the glory days of Babylon, and offer spectacular views of the Dead Sea. They have been furnished with a vast array of amenities, including exclusive Dead Sea bathroom commodities; complimentary mini bar, newspaper and high-speed internet and wireless access; designer tea and coffee-making facilities; as well an on-call butler service, among many superior benefits,” added O’Rourke.
Boasting the longest private beach in Jordan, Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea also features eight outdoor fresh water swimming pools including a kid’s pool, all within a few steps from the rooms and suites of the hotel.
The hotel’s Executive Chef, Jeffrey Vella, was also a finalist in the Chef of the Year category. “It is interesting to note that Grumpy Gourmet does not accept nominations. With a tough panel of critics, consisting of two ex-Michelin and two professional diners, Grumpy Gourmet conducts the reviews of all restaurants and hotels in Jordan. And they do the review at least twice! So just to be considered a finalist is a great accomplishment. and we are confident of being nominated again next year.” continued Vella.
Established in 1995, Grumpy Gourmet is the leading supporter and critic of the region’s finest from the hospitality industry. It began giving away the highly-coveted Grumpy Gourmet Awards last year as part of its commitment to recognise service and quality standards in the hotel and restaurant industry in Jordan.
Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea boasts a variety of exceptional restaurants and casual cheek bars that have brought a new level of culinary sophistication to the food and beverage industry in Jordan. “Our Food & Beverage outlets serve tempting international cuisines and a vast array of wines and beverages meticulously complemented with immaculate service and breathtaking views,” ended O’Rourke.
