ABDOUN HOTEL
Client: Al Wadi Company for Hotels & Investment Co.
Location: Amman – Jordan
Services Provided: Concept Design & Schematic
Total Built-up Area: 31,700 sq.m
Construction Cost: US $ 25,000,000
Starting Date: 1996
Completion Date: 1997
About
THE PROJECT
A five star hotel located in the Abdoun suburb of West Amman. It consists of a six-storey building including: 1) two basements for back of the house services as well as parking garage for 100 cars, a ballroom for 240 people, and nine cinemas. 2) a ground floor for public functions such as reception areas, cocktail lounge, restaurant, and retail shops. 3) first, second and third floors include 158 bedrooms. The various functions of this hotel are grouped around two courtyards, one act as a drop of plaza, and the other is used as an extension of public functions on the ground floor. The architectural image is derived from traditional sources of masonry architecture in the region, while relation to the contemporary context.