We stayed at this hotel for one night during an arranged tour of Petra and some trekking through the Wadi Rum desert. While I agree with the prior reviews that the hotel is a bit rough around the edges, the service from the staff and the hotel itself more than make up for the dated room furnishings. The biggest draw... more

We were looking forward to staying at the Taybet Zaman after a series of Four Seasons, Grand Hyatts and other hotels that look the same in each city around the world. The layout of the hotel is interesting, as a traditional Bedouin village, and the rooms are adequate. Our room was (mostly) clean and fairly comfortable - as long as... more

We had three nights but changed it to 2. The hotel concept is a good idea it being based on a traditional Bedouin village. But no money has been spent on it and in places - particulary the rooms are really decrepit. The view from our room throught he dirty windows was good. But I feel visitors to Petra would... more

The hotel is a lovely concept and could be something really special, but I understand that it was sold by Sofitel a while back and the new owners have clearly not spent a cent on the place. The restaurant was atmospheric and the food good by local standards, but the rooms were disappointing - a lumpy ancient mattress, curtains falling... more

This is a great concept for a hotel. Taybet Zaman is a former village converted in a hotel. The gardens, even small, are so beautiful... There is a pool, some shops (but they were closed) and a bakery.And a bar. The restaurant isn't particularly good. So if you can eat somewhere else, do it. We ordered some wine and we... more

What a magical, special place! This hotel was immaculate. The staff was uber-attentive and professional, polite. We loved this place so much that we extended our stay by one night at some inconvenience to ourselves. The shopkeepers were helpful and not pushy. The food was very good, with plenty of choices for everyone in our group. The swimming pool was... more

It was terrible All the hotel needs renovation The worst was the bathroom : old and dirty It was impossible to use the bath All the shops ( they call it the souk) was closed There is only a restaurant and no bar The pool is ridiculous, so small A man give you a towel which must be used from... more

We really loved staying here. It was a nice change from the business style hotels in Jordan where every room looks the same. The rooms are small rustic cottages, each one had it's own front door and inside it was decorated in typical Jordanian furnishings e.g. colourful rugs, tiled flooring etc. Because of the way the hotel is laid out,... more

We just returned from a visit to Wadi Rum and Petra (May 2007). We booked the trip through a Jordanian agent (Zaman Tours Wadi Musa) and as it was my husband's birthday I requested a "luxury" experience. We were met at the boarder with Israel by a pleasant driver who drove so fast that he got a speeding ticket! We... more