Mina Hotel

Mina hotelli oli suljettu. Asuin Golden Tulip hotellissa. Olisi ollut mukavaa tietää etukäteen!

This hotel has plenty going for it, even though at first sight it might seem a bit austere and rundown. There seem to be renovations going on everywhere. (Roof terrace and restaurant for example). Swimming pool was closed the afternoon I arrived, but open next day and a welcome refresher in the hot days of summer. Friendly welcome at reception desk, lobby is not much on looks, but spacious and clean, fast elevators, good WiFi. Large room, balcony with seaview, huge double glazed sliding doors. Too hot in daytime, but in the evening a pleasant place to watch Aqaba come alive after dark. Airco and WiFi in room, very comfortable bed, huge walk-in shower, fridge, water kettle, safe. All the amenities working great. Breakfast large selection, mostly Jordan style (which I prefer), great coffee. Friendly welcome by mr Najib. All the staff I met are very friendly and eager to please, doing a great job. The location is perfect, in walking distance of the restaurants and shops. Also plenty of diving outfits close by.

As I said, in some places you see chipped paint or old fixtures. Constant renovation seems to be going on - without hinder during my stay - and everything I found in perfect working order. Hopefully the roof terrace and restaurant will reopen, should be a great spot with amazing view. And the only thing I missed at the breakfast was maybe some fresh fruit and cereal.