Spanning 12 landscaped acres, Le Meridien Dead Sea is a 600 room resort, spa and convention centre is an oasis located on the shores of the Dead Sea. This unparalleled resort is surrounded by fascinating historical sites such as Massada (Herod's mountain fortress), the Qumran Caves (where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found), the Ein-Gedi Nature Reserve, and the ancient city of Jericho. The resort is sitauted an hour and a half's drive from Jerusalem and a two and a half hour's drive from Ben-Gurion International Airport. The hotel is located at the lowest place on earth on the west shores of the Dead Sea, overlooking a breathtaking view of the Judean Mountains. Comfortable 30 square metre rooms with a king size or twin beds. All rooms have individual air conditioning, in-room safe, minibar, hair dryer and offer the ultimate in luxury and contemporary design. Each room has a private balcony with a magnificent view overlooking the mystical Dead Sea and the Judean Mountains. Our restaurant and lounges consist of the following selections: Ein-Midbar - With exquisite views and inviting colours, this lavishly designed venue offers a wide range of à la carte items and exotic beverages. special health conscious items can be enjoyed as well as an extravagant selection of homemade cakes and pastries. (Open from 12:30pm to midnight). Bazar - A unique fusion of colour, sound and aroma. An open-air-street-market theme heightens the senses with themed buffet stalls displaying a colourful selection of ethnic delicacies - from the Middle East through to the Far East as well as the Caribbean (Open from 7:00am to 9:30pm). Olive's - Open nightly, the Olive's pub is the place to have a drink and enjoy live entertainment. It also serves breakfast lunch and dinner on certain/special occasions (Open from 8:00pm to 2:00am). And Splash - A cool poolside retreat complete with cold beverages, snacks, salads and summertime barbecues that is surrounded by lush greenery and spectacular views (Open from 12:00pm to 6:00am). Rejuvenation at the lowest point on earth - Mineralia Spa - the largest, most lavish spa in the Middle East. Pamper and soothe body and spirit with a complete range of time-honoured health and beauty techniques that utilise the world famous Dead Sea natural minerals and mud. Individualised programs are carried out under the supervision of highly skilled professionals. Made out of rich marble and neo-classic Roman design, facilities and services include a beauty centre, fitness complex, sulphur and Dead Sea mineral baths, jacuzzi, sauna, massage and Dead Sea Mud body masques. The on-site clinic at the hotel, under the supervision of a physician and skilled medical staff, offers post-operative care, examinations, consultations, physiotherapy and acupuncture. This spa features two freshwater pools, indoor and outdoor Dead Sea water pools (outside pool is surrounded by a large lawn with sun-beds, sun-umbrellas and two Jacuzzis), a private beach and sulphur pools. Twenty one treatment rooms provide the setting for qualified therapists to carry out diet and anti stress programmes and consultations, herbal treatments, hydrotherapy and a range of massages using hot stones, mud, sea-weed, Aloe Vera and Chiatzio. The spa also has two saunas – wet and dry, steam room, Jacuzzi and a pressure shower to refresh. Guests are able to purchase treatment packages according to their needs. Other sports and Leisure facilities on property include: 1 children's pool, 2 fresh water pools, 2 dead sea water pools (indoor & outdoor), 2 jacuzzis, 2 sulphur pools, 1 sauna and steam room, Solarium, Squash court, Private beach on the Dead Sea, Kids club and Entertainment group.