Outlying Districts
Nefertiti Hotel, 26 Al-Jahiz St. (tel. 60 38 65), in Shmeisani off August 11 St. Bright rooms and soft beds. Checkout at noon. Singles JDS. 500. Doubles JD10.500. Extra bed JD4. Service charge 10%.

American Center for Oriental Research (tel. 84 61 17), across from Jordan University and up the hill from the 7-Up billboard; your 2nd right. Home base for field workers in Jordan: English and archeology spoken here. Southwestern-style lobby, cozy library, and coffee available all day. The only problem is the very inconvenient location. Arabic American lunch often includes brownies and pecan pie. Private showers (free) and laundry (US$4 per load). US$24 per person, students US$20. 3 meals per day included. Discounts for affiliates- Reservations recommended. Monthly rates available.