pros: -fairly clean -near the bus station -affordable -got a free upgrade from a double twin to a double twin en-suite with balcony (nice sunset view every night:) -free morning drop off to the Petra Archaeological Park (coming back is at least a 20 minute walk, uphill, you can get a taxi for one dinah, bargain with a smile) -near... More

I booked in for a week. It's not the Ritz but certainly a good budget option to staying long enough to see the historical Petra. It is about 2km to the entrance of Petra archaeological site itself and from there another 40 minute walk along the Siq to the Treasury Building and all the other sites. A taxi is only... More

I stayed at Orient Gate for 3 nights (5 - 7 Dec 2011). I made a booking via the hostel's website, which is very easy. I arrived at the hostel when its already dark, after a 9hr package ride from Amman (visiting many sites OTW). I was already tired then, but the hospitality that I received fr the hostel staff... More

This is an OK place to doss. We stayed one night but we had a difference of opinion with the manager on agreed rates. The rooms were OK with showers. If you have one night to pass in Petra and can't find something beter, this is OK, but I would look elsewhere first.

We stayed in the Orient for four nights while we were in Petra. It was clean, and being painted while we were there. We found all (but one, see below) of the staff very helpful, and I would be happy to recommend others to stay there. We had free transfers to Petra, but had to make our own way up... More

First, when we got to the hotel it was full, but we weren't notified of it until one hour later. The owner told us that we would be accommodated in a better and more comfortable place, which we would love, out of the hotel. After having waited for two hours (after a 7h trip), we were driven to an old... More