Jordan is well equipped with five and four star hotels throughout the country. Hotel and restaurant prices are controlled by the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Supply. Government rest houses with sleeping and dining facilities are located at key tourist sites throughout Jordan. Five star hotels are operated by local groups and well known international chains such as Intercontinental, Marriot, SRS, Forum and Trust house Forte. Food And Drink Eating well is part of the Jordanian tradition, and there are many fine restaurants that offer a wide selection of authentic Arabic food at reasonable prices.
Hotels offer a mixed menu of Arabic and continental cuisine.
Locally produced beer, wine and spirits are available throughout the country, as are imported drinks. The local drink that is popular with Arabic dishes is arak, an anise flavored liquor that is mixed with water and ice. Communications Excellent direct telephone, fax, telex communication is available internationally. Arabic and English Jordanian newspapers, as well as foreign publications, are available at many newsstands. Postage stamps can be purchased at hotels and post offices.