The height of luxury at the world’s lowest point

Despite hosting the start of a major international recession, 2008 witnessed a surge in bookings for the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea’s most opulent accommodation, the Royal Villas.

As an increasing number of regional and international travellers opt for high-end luxury defined by space, authenticity, privacy and bespoke services, the award-winning resort is enjoying ongoing acclaim for its clever interpretation of intelligent luxury and leisure travel.

General Manager of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea Jordan, Bugra Berberoglu is forthright about the potential for boutique luxury components such as the Royal Villas within the greater scope of a resort property, saying “In this travel-savvy generation many guests are seeking a more emotive and experiential holiday that almost transports them to another world; where both their mind is stimulated and their body is pampered. This growing trend paves the way for the evolution of the hotel industry, in that we now seek to provide differentiated accommodation solutions that encompass the very best in space, design, amenities and on-demand services.”

Amongst a setting flanked by mountains, with uninterrupted views overlooking the breathtaking Dead Sea, the two Royal Villas are the hotel’s magnum opus; a masterpiece of design splendour encased in seclusion and bespoke luxury.

Inspired by the Babylonian era, a theme which runs throughout the entire resort, the two 476 sqm villas are spread over two floors, interspersed by a stunning internal courtyard featuring a mosaic-lined water-feature. Three elegantly furnished en-suite bedrooms each boast front row views of the nearby Dead Sea, as do the two spacious living rooms decked with panoramic floor to ceiling windows. A stylish and fully-equipped kitchen leads into a spacious dining room which can accommodate up to 12 guests, ideal for dinner parties or even top-end meetings.

Outdoors, guests can bask in the sunshine, dive into the sapphire-waters of the private heated pool, split as half plunge pool, half Jacuzzi, or unwind in the soft sands of their own secluded villa-front beach. Adding an extra-special touch to the entire experience, the villas also have a private wellness area, where guests can indulge in a complimentary massage upon arrival or enjoy in-room spa treatments from the resorts stunning Anantara Spa.

Attended by a private butler and personal chauffeur, villa guests will also enjoy VIP welcome kits, VIP bar, designer tea and coffee making facilities, Internet access, exclusive Dead Sea bathroom products, luxury turn-down service, use of iPods and laptops upon request, and if guests would like some more space for visiting family or friends, the Royal Villa can be connected to one of the neighbouring Ishtar Beach Chalets. Guests of the Royal Villa will also benefit from a complimentary chauffeur driven Audi A8 available 24 Hours during their stay.

“The villa is also the ideal solution for families that value privacy, space and exclusivity to spend quality time together. We aim to ensure the most memorable and comfortable vacation for each and every guest,” ended Berberoglu.

Follow in the passages of history amidst the beautiful sanctuary of Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea’s superlative Royal Villas, the quintessential Dead Sea experience.

To book or for further information visit Kempinski-deadsea.com.